Scotland will take on England at Hampden Park in a friendly match next year.
The ‘150th Anniversary Heritage Match’ will mark the first meeting between the two sides in 1872.
The friendly will take place on Tuesday, 12 September with a 7.45pm kick-off.
The original contest is recognised by FIFA as football’s first-ever international match, when 4,000 supporters packed into the West of Scotland Cricket Club in Glasgow.
Scottish FA president Rod Petrie: “We look forward to welcoming England to Hampden Park to celebrate one of sport’s oldest rivalries as we mark 150 years of Scottish football.
“Everyone who enjoys Scottish football today – in any capacity – owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of international football, in whose footsteps we are fortunate to follow.
“I have no doubt that this occasion will capture the imagination of the supporters and that they will provide the team with their full backing throughout our calendar of fixtures next year.”
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke: “This fixture is enshrined in world football’s history – the first-ever international football match – and I will be proud to lead our team out at Hampden as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of our national game.
A match not to be missed.
Scottish Football's 150th Anniversary celebrations will culminate in September 2023 with an anniversary Heritage Match between Scotland and England's Men's teams at Hampden Park.
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 2, 2022
“This next chapter of the oldest rivalry in football will be a special occasion for our players and fans, especially after the recent experience at Wembley during UEFA EURO 2020.
“We have an exciting UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying campaign ahead of us next year, along with promotion to UEFA Nations League Group A, and I’m sure playing England at Hampden Park will be a welcome addition to our programme of fixtures.”
The five-match package will be available for new Scotland Supporters Club members on Wednesday, 7 December.
Individual tickets for all five matches will be go on sale to members on Wednesday, 14 December.
Tickets will go on general sale on Wednesday, 11 January 2023. pic.twitter.com/zs27zSxIUX
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 2, 2022
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