Craig Easton
| Date of birth | 26 February 1979 |
| Place of birth | Bellshill |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A hard-working and tenacious midfielder, Craig made a huge impact at Dundee United after making his senior debut in the 1996-97 campaign.
He was soon a first-team regular and made his debut for Scotland Under-21s in 1997 against Colombia, the first of 20 caps he was to win at this level.
However, he then suffered a dip in form until the arrival of new manager Alex Smith inspired him to produce more consistency and maturity in his performances.
Craig joined Southend United in July 2010 with a one-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee United | 31 Aug 1995 | 31 May 2004 | |
| Livingston | 01 Jun 2004 | 31 May 2005 | |
| Leyton Orient | 21 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Swindon Town | 10 Aug 2007 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Southend United | 16 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Dunfermline Athletic | 26 Aug 2011 | 31 Jan 2012 | |
| Torquay United | 26 Jun 2012 | 30 Jun 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Dundee United | Scottish FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Dundee United | Scottish League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1999-00 | Dundee United | Scottish Premier League | 22 | 10 |
1 |
4
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| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Dundee United | Scottish Premier League | 28 | 6 |
5 |
5
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2
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| 2001-02 | Dundee United | Scottish FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Dundee United | Scottish League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Dundee United | Scottish Premier League | 33 | 3 |
3 |
4
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| 2002-03 | Dundee United | Scottish League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Dundee United | Scottish Premier League | 23 |
7
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| 2004-05 | Livingston | Scottish Premier League | 24 | 7 |
3 |
7
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| 2005-06 | Leyton Orient | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Leyton Orient | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Leyton Orient | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Leyton Orient | League Two | 36 | 5 |
4 |
8
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| 2006-07 | Leyton Orient | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Leyton Orient | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Leyton Orient | League One | 29 | 1 |
1 |
8
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| 2007-08 | Swindon Town | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Swindon Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Swindon Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Swindon Town | League One | 40 | 6 |
3
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| 2008-09 | Swindon Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Swindon Town | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Swindon Town | League One | 14 | 9 |
2 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Swindon Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Swindon Town | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Swindon Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Swindon Town | League One | 2 | 10 |
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| 2010-11 | Southend United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Southend United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Southend United | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Southend United | League Two | 32 | 4 |
4
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| 2012-13 | Torquay United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Torquay United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Torquay United | League Two | 18 | 3 |
1
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 1999 | Dundee United v Dundee | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Aug 1999 | Motherwell v Dundee United | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Aug 1999 | Dundee United v Celtic | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 1999 | Dundee United v Ross County | W | 3-1 | Scottish League Cup | 2nd round |
| 21 Aug 1999 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Aug 1999 | Dundee United v Kilmarnock | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 1999 | Dundee United v Hibernian | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1999 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 1999 | Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 1999 | Dundee v Dundee United | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Oct 1999 | Dundee United v Motherwell | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 1999 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 1999 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 1999 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 1999 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 1999 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 1999 | Dundee United v Motherwell | W | 3-2 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 05 Dec 1999 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Dec 1999 | Dundee United v Dundee | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 1999 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Dec 1999 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | L | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2000 | Dundee United v Hibernian | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 2000 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish League Cup | Semi-final |
| 19 Feb 2000 | Alloa Athletic v Dundee United | D | 2-2 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round |
| 26 Feb 2000 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 2000 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | L | 0-1 | Scottish FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 15 Mar 2000 | Dundee United v Kilmarnock | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Mar 2000 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Apr 2000 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 2000 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 08 Apr 2000 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Apr 2000 | Motherwell v Dundee United | W | 1-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Apr 2000 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2000 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | L | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 May 2000 | Dundee United v Celtic | L | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 May 2000 | Dundee v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 May 2000 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Jul 2000 | Dundee United v Celtic | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Aug 2000 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Dundee United v Motherwell | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Dundee United v St Mirren | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 2000 | Dundee v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | L | 3-5 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2000 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Dundee United v Hibernian | L | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Motherwell v Dundee United | L | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Dundee United v Dundee | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | St Mirren v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | L | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Dundee United v Celtic | L | 0-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2001 | Dundee United v Motherwell | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Montrose v Dundee United | W | 0-2 | Scottish FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 31 Jan 2001 | Dundee v Dundee United | W | 2-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United | L | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Motherwell v Dundee United | W | 0-2 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round |
| 22 Feb 2001 | Dundee United v Alloa Athletic | W | 4-0 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Dundee United v St Mirren | W | 4-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Mar 2001 | Dundee United v Rangers | W | 1-0 | Scottish FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Rangers v Dundee United | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 2001 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | L | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Apr 2001 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 3-1 | Scottish FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 23 Apr 2001 | St Mirren v Dundee United | L | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Dundee United v Motherwell | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 May 2001 | Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 May 2001 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | W | 2-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Aug 2001 | Motherwell v Dundee United | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Dundee United v Kilmarnock | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Livingston v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | L | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Dundee United v Rangers | L | 1-6 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Dundee United v Dumbarton | W | 3-0 | Scottish League Cup | 2 |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | W | 3-2 | Scottish League Cup | 3 |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Dundee United v Hibernian | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 5-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Dundee United v Motherwell | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Dundee v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Dundee United v Livingston | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Dundee United v Celtic | L | 0-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2002 | Hibernian v Dundee United | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2002 | Dundee United v Forres Mechanics | W | 3-0 | Scottish FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Motherwell v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Dundee United v Dundee | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | St Johnstone v Dundee United | W | 1-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Dundee United v Kilmarnock | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Feb 2002 | Dundee United v Hamilton Academical | W | 4-0 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Livingston v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | L | 4-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Dundee United v Ayr United | D | 2-2 | Scottish FA Cup | 5th round |
| 03 Mar 2002 | Dundee United v Rangers | L | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 2002 | Ayr United v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Dundee United v Hibernian | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 2002 | Dundee United v Hibernian | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Dundee United v Motherwell | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Dundee v Dundee United | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Dundee United v St Johnstone | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 May 2002 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Aug 2002 | Partick Thistle v Dundee United | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Dundee United v Kilmarnock | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Celtic v Dundee United | L | 5-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2002 | Dundee United v Motherwell | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Dundee United v Dundee | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Aberdeen v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Heart of Midlothian v Dundee United | L | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Dundee United v Rangers | L | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Hibernian v Dundee United | L | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Dundee United v Livingston | L | 2-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Dundee United v Partick Thistle | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Airdrie United v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish League Cup | 3rd round |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Kilmarnock v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2002 | Dundee United v Celtic | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Nov 2002 | Livingston v Dundee United | D | 0-0 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Motherwell v Dundee United | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Dundee v Dundee United | L | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2002 | Dundee United v Aberdeen | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 2002 | Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United | L | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Dundee United v Hibernian | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2002 | Dundee United v Heart of Midlothian | L | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Livingston v Dundee United | L | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2002 | Partick Thistle v Dundee United | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | Scotland | Toulon Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Scotland | UEFA Under-18 | 3 |
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| 1997-98 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Scotland | Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Scotland | Under-21 Tournament | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 1999-00 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Scotland | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
1 |
2
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| 2001-02 | Scotland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 1996 | Scotland v Lithuania | D | 1-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 1 |
| 17 Oct 1996 | Scotland v Wales | W | 2-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 1 |
| 19 Oct 1996 | Netherlands v Scotland | L | 2-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 04 Sep 1998 | Lithuania v Scotland | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 09 Oct 1998 | Scotland v Estonia | W | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | Belgium v Scotland | L | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 18 Nov 1998 | Scotland v Belgium | D | 2-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 08 Oct 1999 | Scotland v Lithuania | L | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 9 |
| 28 Mar 2000 | Scotland v France | L | 0-2 | U21 | |
| 25 Apr 2000 | Netherlands v Scotland | L | 2-0 | U21 | |
| 01 Sep 2000 | Latvia v Scotland | W | 1-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 10 Oct 2000 | Croatia v Scotland | L | 3-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Scotland v Belgium | L | 0-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Scotland v Croatia | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 04 Sep 2001 | Belgium v Scotland | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.