Scotland, Poland in Nations League relegation battle after frustrating draws

Scotland 1-1 Ukraine, Poland 0-0 Wales

Scotland and Poland have been dragged into a relegation battle in the UEFA Nations League after both sides were held to frustrating draws in their respective matches on Tuesday.

Scotland held by Ukraine

Scotland needed a win to secure their place in League B, but they were pegged back by a late goal from Artem Dovbyk in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in Glasgow.

Lyndon Dykes had given Scotland the lead in the first half, but Dovbyk's equalizer in the 90th minute means Steve Clarke's side will now face a relegation play-off in March.

Poland held by Wales

Poland's hopes of promotion to League A were dented after they were held to a goalless draw by Wales in Cardiff.

The Poles had the better chances in the match, but they were unable to find a way past the Wales defense.

Relegation battle looms

Scotland and Poland will now face each other in a relegation play-off in March. The loser of that match will be relegated to League C.

Scotland will be favorites to win the play-off, but Poland will be hoping to avoid a second successive relegation from the Nations League.

Other results

In other Nations League matches on Tuesday, England beat Italy 1-0 to win Group A3 and qualify for the semi-finals.

Germany also qualified for the semi-finals after beating Hungary 1-0 in Group A3.