Wales, Scotland Suffer Women's Nations League Relegation After Controversial Defeats

Wales' women's football team has been relegated from League A of the UEFA Women's Nations League after a 1-0 defeat to Denmark in Odense, with Pernille Harder's early second-half goal sealing the result. The match featured controversy as Jess Fishlock's first-half effort appeared to have crossed the goal line but was not awarded due to the absence of VAR or goal-line technology. Wales had needed a win to avoid relegation and were further disadvantaged by the early injury of defender Mayzee Davies, which may also impact her participation in the upcoming European Championship. Despite regrouping and creating opportunities, including efforts by Fishlock and Ceri Holland, Wales could not find an equalizer. The defeat confirmed their bottom position in Group A4, marking their third loss of the campaign and resulting in their drop to League B. Scotland also suffered relegation on the same night after a loss to Austria, underscoring a difficult period for British women's football at the Nations League level.