Barry Ferguson
| Date of birth | 02 February 1978 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
This influential midfield player joined the staff at Ibrox as a 16-year old in July 1994 and went on to make his senior Rangers debut in 1997.
Barry became a regular in the first team in 1998-99 and, after winning 12 caps at Under-21 level, he made his full debut for Scotland against Lithuania in October 1999.
The younger brother of former Rangers star Derek Ferguson recovered from a fractured pelvis in March 2000 when he was one of the few home-grown players to feature regularly for Gers.
Barry's transfer request was accepted by Blackburn Rovers in January 2005.
He joined Birmingham City in July 2009 with a three-year contract.
Barry joined Blackpool in July 2011 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2014 in May 2013.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers | 06 Jul 1994 | 29 Aug 2003 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 29 Aug 2003 | 31 Jan 2005 | |
| Rangers | 31 Jan 2005 | 17 Jul 2009 | |
| Birmingham City | 17 Jul 2009 | 22 Jul 2011 | |
| Blackpool | 22 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Fleetwood Town | 02 Nov 2012 | 03 Jan 2013 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Rangers | Scottish FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 31 | 4 |
5
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| 1999-00 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 10 |
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| 1999-00 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 30 | 2 |
9
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2
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 10 |
2
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 21 | 1 |
1 |
3
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 7 | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 22 | 13 |
2
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| 2002-03 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 14 | 1 |
1 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 21 | 2 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 13 | 2 |
1
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| 2009-10 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 5 | 2 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 37 |
7
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1
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| 2010-11 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 2010-11 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 35 |
1
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| 2011-12 | Blackpool | League Championship | 40 | 2 |
1 |
5
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1
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| 2011-12 | Blackpool | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Blackpool | League Championship | 19 |
1
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1
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| 2012-13 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Fleetwood Town | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Fleetwood Town | League Two | 6 |
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| 2013-14 | Blackpool | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Blackpool | League Championship | 18 | 1 |
3
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| 2013-14 | Blackpool | League Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2011 | Hull City v Blackpool | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2011 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Aug 2011 | Blackpool v Derby County | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Aug 2011 | Crystal Palace v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Sep 2011 | Blackpool v Ipswich Town | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Sep 2011 | Blackpool v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Portsmouth v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Sep 2011 | Coventry City v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Bristol City | W | 5-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Oct 2011 | West Ham United v Blackpool | L | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Doncaster Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Oct 2011 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Burnley v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2011 | Leeds United v Blackpool | W | 0-5 | League Championship | |
| 05 Nov 2011 | Blackpool v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2011 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Blackpool v Birmingham City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Dec 2011 | Blackpool v Reading | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Southampton v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Dec 2011 | Blackpool v Watford | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2011 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2011 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Blackpool v Coventry City | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2012 | Cardiff City v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 11 Feb 2012 | Blackpool v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 21 Feb 2012 | Blackpool v West Ham United | L | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 25 Feb 2012 | Bristol City v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 02 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Hull City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Derby County v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2012 | Peterborough United v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Blackpool v Leicester City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 24 Mar 2012 | Reading v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Apr 2012 | Watford v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2012 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Blackpool v Burnley | W | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 May 2012 | Blackpool v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 09 May 2012 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | D |
2-2 Agg: 2-3 |
League Championship Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 19 May 2012 | Blackpool v West Ham United | L | 1-2 | League Championship Play-Offs | Final |
| 12 Aug 2012 | Blackpool v Morecambe | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2012 | Millwall v Blackpool | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Sep 2012 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2012 | Blackpool v Middlesbrough | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Sep 2012 | Blackpool v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Hull City v Blackpool | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 06 Oct 2012 | Blackpool v Charlton Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2013 | Leeds United v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Feb 2013 | Blackpool v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Mar 2013 | Blackpool v Bristol City | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Birmingham City v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Mar 2013 | Watford v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Mar 2013 | Blackpool v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2013 | Blackburn Rovers v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Crystal Palace | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Burnley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Blackpool | L | 6-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Apr 2013 | Blackpool v Derby County | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 May 2013 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Aug 2013 | Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 05 Aug 2013 | Preston North End v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 10 Aug 2013 | Blackpool v Barnsley | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 17 Aug 2013 | Middlesbrough v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 24 Aug 2013 | Blackpool v Reading | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 31 Aug 2013 | Blackpool v Watford | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Sep 2013 | AFC Bournemouth v Blackpool | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Millwall v Blackpool | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Sep 2013 | Blackpool v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Yeovil Town v Blackpool | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 07 Dec 2013 | Derby County v Blackpool | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Dec 2013 | Blackpool v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Burnley v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2013 | Blackpool v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Dec 2013 | Blackpool v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Jan 2014 | Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2014 | Blackpool v Middlesbrough | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Jan 2014 | Barnsley v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 12 Apr 2014 | Leeds United v Blackpool | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2014 | Blackpool v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1995-96 | Scotland | UEFA Under-18 | 4 |
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| 1996-97 | Scotland | Toulon Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Scotland | Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Scotland | Under-21 Tournament | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Scotland | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Scotland | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Scotland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Scotland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Scotland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Scotland | Northern Ireland Milk Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 5 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Scotland | FIFA World Cup | 6 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Scotland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Scotland | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
2
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| 2005-06 | Scotland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Scotland | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 5 |
2
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| 2007-08 | Scotland | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 1 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Scotland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Scotland | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 1995 | Scotland v Estonia | W | 4-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 12 |
| 13 Sep 1995 | Lithuania v Scotland | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 12 |
| 19 Mar 1996 | Scotland v England | L | 0-3 | UEFA Under-18 | 2nd round group 6 |
| 23 Apr 1996 | England v Scotland | L | 3-0 | UEFA Under-18 | 2nd round group 6 |
| 26 May 1997 | Colombia v Scotland | L | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 27 May 1997 | Scotland v USA | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 29 May 1997 | Scotland v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 31 May 1997 | Portugal v Scotland | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 05 Sep 1997 | Scotland v Belarus | L | 0-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 4 |
| 10 Oct 1997 | Scotland v Latvia | L | 2-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 4 |
| 24 Mar 1998 | Scotland v Denmark | L | 1-2 | U21 | |
| 21 Apr 1998 | Scotland v Finland | D | 1-1 | U21 | |
| 18 May 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Scotland | L | 3-0 | U21 TOURNAMENT | |
| 20 May 1998 | Northern Ireland v Scotland | D | 1-1 | U21 TOURNAMENT | |
| 23 May 1998 | Italy v Scotland | L | 4-0 | U21 | |
| 05 Sep 1998 | Lithuania v Scotland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 18 Nov 1998 | Scotland v Belgium | D | 2-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 04 Sep 1999 | Bosnia and Herzegovina v Scotland | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 08 Sep 1999 | Estonia v Scotland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 13 Nov 1999 | Scotland v England | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 1st leg |
| 17 Nov 1999 | England v Scotland | W | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 29 Mar 2000 | Scotland v France | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2000 | Republic of Ireland v Scotland | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Latvia v Scotland | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 15 Nov 2000 | Scotland v Australia | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Scotland v Belgium | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Scotland v Denmark | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Faroe Islands v Scotland | D | 2-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Iceland v Scotland | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Scotland v Republic of Ireland | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Scotland v Iceland | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 19 Jul 2003 | Scotland v Paraguay | L | 0-1 | NORTHERN IRELAND MILK CUP | |
| 20 Aug 2003 | Norway v Scotland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 2003 | Scotland v Faroe Islands | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 10 Sep 2003 | Germany v Scotland | L | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Scotland v Lithuania | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 5 |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Scotland v Netherlands | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 1st leg |
| 19 Nov 2003 | Netherlands v Scotland | L | 6-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Scotland v Hungary | L | 0-3 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Sep 2004 | Spain v Scotland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Sep 2004 | Scotland v Slovenia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 09 Oct 2004 | Scotland v Norway | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Moldova v Scotland | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Italy v Scotland | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Scotland v Moldova | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Belarus v Scotland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Scotland v Italy | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 07 Sep 2005 | Norway v Scotland | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Scotland v Belarus | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 5 |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Scotland v Switzerland | L | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Scotland v France | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Ukraine v Scotland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Scotland v Georgia | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Italy v Scotland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 30 May 2007 | Austria v Scotland | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Faroe Islands v Scotland | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 12 Sep 2007 | France v Scotland | W | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Scotland v Ukraine | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Georgia v Scotland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Scotland v Italy | L | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group B |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Scotland v Argentina | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Netherlands v Scotland | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 9 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.