Many footballers signed up to fight in the war and as a result many teams were depleted, and fielded guest players instead.

However unofficial internationals featuring scratch teams representing Scotland continued.

Appearances in these matches are not, however, included in a players total international caps.

Scotland faced England in a wartime international on 8 February 1941 at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne in front of 25,000 fans.

This time Scotland suffered a 3–1 defeat, with their only goal coming from Alex Venters.