But Archie Gemmill's solo strike against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup has been officially supplanted as Scotland's best goal of the last 55 years. ‌Fans have instead turned to Scott McTominay's spectacular strike that set Steve Clarke's men on the way to the 2026 showpiece against Denmark last year. Fans have now voted the goal the best Scotland have scored since 1970. ‌The Scottish Football Supporters Association (SFSA) announced that 44% of fans had picked McTominay's as their favourite strike in the group's annual awards. The goal gave Scotland a 3-1 lead in a game they had to win by three goals to qualify.

Source: Express January 24, 2026 10:57 UTC