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The visitors took a 19th-minute lead when Brian De Keersmaecker delivered a curling free-kick from the right and Nik Prelec timed his run perfectly to power a header past goalkeeper Radek Vitek from a central position just outside the six-yard box.

It was 2-0 in first-half stoppage time as a hotly-disputed corner from the right was cleared into the path of Przemyslaw Placheta, whose sweetly-struck left-footed shot from 25 yards found the top corner.

Anis Mehmeti matched Placheta’s effort with a brilliant right-footed strike from distance for City in the 53rd minute, which went in off the underside of the crossbar.

But the final minute of normal time saw De Keersmaecker send another free-kick into the box from the left and Greg Leigh claim the faintest of touches off his head as the ball curled past Vitek.

City were unchanged from the 3-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday in their previous game, but had to make a switch after just 15 minutes when centre-back Rob Atkinson was forced off by injury and replaced by George Tanner.

Oxford had made the faster start, with Prelec, making the first start of his season-long loan from Cagliari, denied by a smothering save by Vitek after five minutes. Sam Long fired over from distance as the Robins were hurried into passing errors.

Ross McCrorie headed over for the hosts and Emil Riis shot high and wide from a Mehmeti pass before Prelec broke the deadlock. But Vitek was in action again to save a Will Lankshear volley as Oxford continued to threaten.

Long produced a goal-saving tackle to deny Mehmeti a 26th-minute equaliser and Brodie Spencer cleared an inswinging corner off the line to the delight of Oxford fans. Then Riis shot wide when put clear by a Rob Dickie through-ball.

The dangerous Placheta caused City problems down Oxford’s right and it was fitting that he should have the final say of the first half with a stunning strike.

It was so nearly 3-0 after 51 minutes when Long leapt to meet a right-wing corner and saw his downward header hit a post before being cleared. Mehmeti’s wonder striker two minutes later came just in time to rouse Bristol City fans starting to doubt their team.

Adam Randell sent a shot fizzing inches wide in the 66th minute with the home side on top. Both managers then made multiple changes and one of Oxford’s substitutes, Stanley Mills, brought a diving save from Vitek with his first touch.

Home supporters in a 23,440 crowd did their best to lift City, but Oxford dug in impressively and were well worth the points, with substitute Leigh sealing victory at the death.

The award-winning artist is currently underway with his 'Big Ass World Tour', which includes two dates in London.

If you were lucky enough to get tickets to see Post Malone at Tottenham Hotspur, check the support act, timings and more below.

When is Post Malone in London?

Post Malone will be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for two nights, on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.

What time do doors open for Post Malone at Tottenham Hotspur?

If you want to head down early to soak in the atmosphere before the singers take to the stage, you can at 5pm when the doors at Tottenham open.

What is the setlist for Post Malone?

Texas Tea

Wow.

Better Now

Lemon Tree

Wrong Ones

Go Flex

Broken Whiskey Glass (instrumental)

Hollywood's Bleeding

I Fall Apart

Losers (with Jelly Roll)

Goodbyes

M-E-X-I-C-O

What Don't Belong to Me

Feeling Whitney

Never Love You Again (with Sierra Ferrell)

Circles

White Iverson

Psycho

Finer Things

Pour Me a Drink

Dead at the Honky Tonk

rockstar

I Had Some Help

Sunflower

Congratulations

What are the set times for Post Malone in London?

The official set times for Post Malone in London have not yet been confirmed.

But based on past shows, timings are expected to see the show start between 7.30pm and 8.15pm.

The show will end by 10.30pm.

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Who is the support act for Post Malone?

Post Malone will be joined by special guest Jelly Roll known for songs, Wild Ones, All My Life, Best For Me and Save Me.

What is the bag policy for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has a restricted bag policy and requires all bags to be less than A4 in size (21cm long x 30cm high).

Highgate resident, Fast Show, Gone Fishing and Harry & Paul star and Spurs fan Paul Whitehouse was joined by ex-footballer Gary Mabbutt at the opening of The Ghost of White Hart Lane.

The monologue, which runs at Jacksons Lane Theatre until Sunday (July 27) explores a father and son relationship alongside themes of grief and loss.

Scotsman John White was one of the 1960s' top footballers, whose skills for passing and ball control - and habit of turning up unexpectedly in the opposition penalty area - earned him the nickname 'The Ghost'.

He was capped 22 times for Scotland; was part of the1961 Tottenham Hotspur team that won The Double (The Football League First Division and the FA cup) and the 1963 team that won the European Cup Winners Cup against Atletico Madrid.

But his career was cut short in July 1964 when he was fatally struck by lightning aged 27.

John White's son Rob joined playwright Martin Murphy at the Highgate theatre.

Based on Rob White's book, the play explores his journey to discover the father he never met - with Cal Newman's performance praised by critics for its "incredible energy" and "poignant exploration of loss and resilience".

The play is supported by Tottenham Hotspur FC and had its premiere at the club's stadium followed by a month-long run at the last year's Edinburgh Fringe.

John White was posthumously inducted into the Tottenham Hotspurs

Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Scottish Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

The Women's EURO 2025 final between England and Spain will be shown in the lower foyer at Jackson's Lane Theatre before Sunday's show which will start late if the match goes to penalties.

The week-long visit by Bengaluru’s Kickstart FC included training sessions, nutrition workshops and a masterclass with Spurs legend Ledley King.

The partnership was set up when Ledley visited Bengaluru with Ossie Ardiles in 2023 to help train local coaches and players.

“You could see how passionate they were about football when I went out to India with Ossie,” Ledley said. “There are some good players so it’s about reinforcing the small details that make a big difference.

“They’re eager to learn. Coming here to these world-class facilities and working with our top coaches is going to bring their game to another level.”

One of the players was 16-year-old Vivek, who is having football trials later in the USA after training in India and hopes to get a place at an American college.

Vivek said: “I was jumping up and down on my bed when I first heard Tottenham were our partners because I would train at these amazing facilities.

“It’s been a tough journey — but I’ve worked hard to get where I am. I started playing football when I was 11.”

This is the second year Vivek has visited to Tottenham, having made a good impression in front of Ledley and the other coaches when he was just 15. The sessions this time have helped him before going on to his college trials in the US.

Kickstart FC co-founder Laxman Bhattarai said: “It has been amazing since we signed the partnership with Spurs, bringing Indian football to another level and getting our talented youngsters to a global platform.”

His club finished runners-up in the Indian Women’s League and is now using the Spurs partnership to develop women’s football in the India’s state of Karnataka.

The partnership is having an influence on the Indian football landscape, especially with Vivek an example of how it’s developing young players.

Tottenham Hotspurs’ Global Development team helps around 45,000 players and coaches a year worldwide, in schools and grassroots youth football clubs.

The Spurs foundation has set up the nine-week programme, which includes robotics and sustainability for the global transition towards green energy by helping youngsters develop skills in science, technology, engineering and maths.

It is working with Schneider Electric - a French multinational corporation that specializes in digital automation and energy management - to run workshops on problem-solving and critical thinking.

“We need to inspire talent from an early age to harness the global energy transition,” Schneider Electric’s UK president Kelly Becke said.

“Environmental change is equipping the next generation with skills to develop efficient energy for a sustainable future.”

The programme offers apprenticeships for school-leavers in the Tottenham area.

It is also aiming at working towards 100 per cent renewable energy for all electrical equipment at the White Hart stadium, which includes the world’s first electric karting facility.

At the stadium, HM King Charles will highlight the charitable efforts made possible by the collaboration between the football club and the National Football League (NFL).

The King will meet various community groups and businesses that have gained from the new stadium's opportunities.

Among these are students from the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET), a co-sponsored state-funded high-achieving sixth form prioritising local students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

He will also meet young people supported by The King’s Trust, a youth charity founded by The King as Prince of Wales in 1976.

Some of these young people participated in The Trust’s "Get into Security" programme with Tottenham Hotspur and are now employed at the stadium.

Before stepping onto the pitch, the King will meet Tottenham Hotspur FC women’s and men’s captains, Bethany England and Heung-Min Son.

He will also meet the longest-serving British NFL player, Efe Obada, and captain of Team GB Women's Flag Football team and NFL Global Flag Ambassador, Phoebe Schecter.

On the pitch, the King will observe a demonstration by young people partaking in The Huddle Project, a dual sport programme launched in 2023 by Tottenham Hotspur, the NFL, and Nike.

The programme provides access to free football and NFL flag activities, wellness experiences, and employment opportunities in Tottenham for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.

After the demonstration, King Charles will receive a replica of the club’s original golden cockerel statue from Tottenham Hotspur FC, and an American football from Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans from the NFL.

He will then invite those involved in the programme to participate in a group photo.

Before his departure, the King will join a Huddle Project activation workshop within the stadium.

This workshop will see young people design football jerseys alongside representatives from Nike, showcasing the employability aspect of the programme.

His Majesty's visit underscores the far-reaching impact of the partnership between Tottenham Hotspur and the NFL, extending beyond sport into significant community benefits.

The annual donation by Tottenham Hotspur was part of the Local Buyers Club’s Winter Toy Appeal to help young people and families in Haringey.

Players from the men's first team personally visited several youth centres across the borough to hand out the toys and spend time with the kids.

The club’s initiative marks a shift from their traditional Christmas toy deliveries, which were typically made to hospitals.

James Maddison and Brandon Austin were among the players who visited Project 2020, an off-road hub in Northumberland Park.

The pair joined in some light-hearted games with the children and toured the music studio, where regular workshops are held.

Maddison said: "It always brings me so much satisfaction and joy to see the smiles on kids' faces when we come down to local youth centres like these.

"I love Christmas and doing these events, meeting the kids, and being able to share in moments of joy during such a busy time of year."

Brennan Johnson and Alfie Whiteman attended the annual Christmas party at Somerford Grove Adventure Playground, an activity space designed by children from Tottenham.

Mr Johnson said: "Community is such an important part of the club so it’s really important we do stuff like this.

"The kids were so excited but we were really excited to see them too.

"They’re great kids and I’m just so happy to be involved."

Broadwater Farm Children’s Centre was also on the players' itinerary, with Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall participating in an arts and crafts session and a table tennis competition before handing out toys to the children.

Kulusevski added: "Spending time with the kids is so important, it is a big honour for me.

"Things like this are what really matter, putting smiles on faces before Christmas, it means something for us players too."

Archie Gray and Djed Spence visited Bruce Grove Youth Centre, engaging in activities such as pool, music, football, and table tennis before giving out surprise gifts to the attendees.

Mr Spence said: "It’s really good to be here and help those less fortunate.

"Christmas is a special time of year when you’re young and it’s great we can put some smiles on faces.

"What the youth centre does is really important, keeping kids off the streets and providing them with positive activities – it brings the whole community together."

Cllr Ajda Ovat, Haringey Council’s cabinet member for communities, who represents Northumberland Park, said: "I’d like to thank the Spurs players for taking time out of their busy schedules to support our young people, as well as Tottenham Hotspur for their generous donations to the Local Buyers Club’s Winter Toy Appeal.

"With the cost-of-living crisis affecting so many families across Haringey, this kind act of generosity will mean so much to our young people."

As part of its wider Christmas community support programme, Tottenham Hotspur has also made foodbank donations and delivered hampers to hospital staff.

The club is also the inaugural sporting partner of the Multibank Christmas Campaign, with players, staff and fans donating essential products to help tackle hygiene poverty in the community.

Sure thing - the buzz of the crowd, the throngs of people entering the stadium.

The thrill of the match, the joy of victory or the despair of defeat. Yes no problem!!

But for many grounds, match days are the only time you can spend a large chunk of your day at the stadium.

The magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is different.

We were going on a Friday to this modern icon of sporting arenas, which has been Spurs’ home since 2019.

It’s easily reachable on public transport, with our choice being the London Overground from Liverpool Street to White Hart Lane.

Our day’s schedule began with a unique experience - The Dare Skywalk.

This gives visitors the opportunity to walk up to the roof of the stadium for some spectacular views of the pitch and London skyline.

Myself and my wife were both a bit nervous about this aspect of the day but it turned out we had no reason to be.

You’re kitted up in safety harnesses and attached to a rail during the ascent to the golden cockerel on the roof.

We felt completely safe in our harnesses and you’re led in a group by an expert guide, who helps you into your safety gear and gives you some interesting facts at the top.

The views from the roof are special and although walking onto the semi circular platform by the cockerel is nerve wracking, it’s well worth it.

Admittedly we went on a very calm day weatherwise - it may be more anxiety-inducing when windy - but we absolutely loved it.

Thrill seekers can even add an abseil experience from the roof for an extra fee, though we didn’t do this.

Next, we went down to the F1 Drive experience.

F1 has partnered with the club to deliver this state-of-the-art karting attraction underneath the stadium.

We made a quick pit stop to grab food there before taking to the track.

The menu includes pizzas, burgers and pretzels but unfortunately the burgers were unavailable on the day.

Despite a fan’s favourite pizza promising pepperoni, beef and honey sauce, we were each provided with a standard pepperoni.

The pizza was nice enough, but in our eyes not worth the price. The eating area does offer some nice views of the track though.

Now to the racing itself.

Again no stone is left unturned beforehand. You are provided with a race suit, balaclava and helmet as well as a safety briefing voiced by Sky F1 commentator David Croft.

Although not regulars, we both love our karting and the track was a lot of fun to drive.

Each kart has a screen on it which is very cool - you can track your lap time and spot on the leaderboard.

A unique feature is the ability to give yourself a speed boost - via a drag reduction system (DRS) button and an energy recovery system (ERS) button.

This puts your motor racing brain into gear about where best to apply the boosts.

We had two 15-minute sessions and loved every second.

It is expensive compared to other karting experiences we have done and it’s questionable whether you get a significantly better time.

But be in no doubt that F1 Drive will give you some amazing thrills. There is also a shorter track for children to test their skills on.

The final part of our day was a tour of the stadium.

We were on the last timed slot of the day but there is normally no limit for how long you can spend.

We were advised 90 minutes but we spent more than two hours wandering around.

At the start, you’re given a short introductory talk and video before being provided with an audio guide.

This contains plenty of content for the tour and allows you to take on as much or as little information as you want.

The tour takes you to many areas behind the scenes of the stadium, including pitch side and the chance to sit in the manager’s incredibly comfortable heated seat.

The tour takes you on what is dubbed the player’s journey - including the dressing rooms, physio and warm-up areas and the interview spaces where they are quizzed by the press.

You even get the chance to visit hospitality areas and see the cavernous NFL dressing rooms - fit for more than 50 players!

There are guides on hand in each room to answer any questions and they were really helpful and informative during our trip around.

There are also plenty of great photo opportunities.

There are also options to do a stadium tour with a club legend or a heritage tour, in which visitors are taken on a guided trip around historic sites related to the club near to the stadium.

The Bears rallied to their fourth win of the NFL campaign on a day where Cole Kmet and Keenan Allen both managed two touchdowns apiece.

Rookie quarterback Williams, the number one pick of this year’s NFL draft, missed an opportunity for another touchdown to DJ Moore.

His pass was intercepted in the second quarter before his side cruised to victory.

When asked what he credited his performance to, the 22-year-old Williams said: “The offensive line, coaching, progress, leadership and the mindset of ‘keep going’ and I think us getting out there and believing in each other is what I credit it to.

“DJ was wide open. I didn’t put enough juice on it and the safety had an easy interception. I need to be better because that would have got everything going. We can’t have turnovers and that’s something I pride myself on, it affects the whole team and the momentum.”

Williams’ fine performance came after his two touchdown throw performance against the Panthers earlier this month.

The victory mounted pressure on the Jags, with Doug Pederson’s side suffering their fifth defeat of the campaign.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus spoke on Williams’ progression, adding: “It’s always great, right, because that’s consistency. You make the progress and you want it to be linear but it’s not always that way.

“I felt he and the football team took a step in the right direction by playing that complimentary football with him being able to distribute the ball. He did a nice job today.”

Kmet came in as an emergency long snapper following an injury to Tyler Scott during the match.

The 25-year-old tight end caught a 31-yard pass from Williams to claim the first touchdown score of the match.

“It was a great play concept,” Kmet told reporters.

“They presented a good defence for us to run that and we had a bunch of screens. My guy was blocked for a second there, gave a good fake and I was able to break a tackle and get into the end zone.”

The teenage player joined in light exercises at Tottenham Community Sports Centre, across the road from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in High Road.

His visit came after the programme was shortlisted for this year’s Sports Business awards.

“The work that Spurs does in the community is fantastic,” he said. “Helping the community is important for me — I always think I’d want my club to be there if a family member needed support.”

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The programme of physical activity sessions is run for people from the north London boroughs of Haringey, Enfield and surrounding areas who have had a cancer diagnosis in the last five years.

It runs one-to-one and group sessions as well as online, tailored according to the needs of each person, exercising with light equipment such as dumbbells and resistance bands.

Those taking part are also referred to open gym classes, yoga sessions and other group activities.

Spurs supporter Joanna Ashmore, who joined after surgery and immunotherapy for bowel cancer, is among those currently taking part.

She revealed: “The side effects from my treatment have lasted way longer than the treatment itself and my body’s changed beyond belief.

“But I’m already starting to see changes thanks to this programme. It’s everything I’ve wanted because activities are tailored for me.”

Another cancer survivor taking part is Angela Epps, who also met Gray.

Angela, who had pre-breast cancer but has now been given the ‘all clear’, said: “This programme has been helpful to push me in a safe environment. I found sessions quite tiring at first but we’ve built up slowly by tailoring something that’s right for me.”

The programme runs more than 1,000 tailored sessions every year and the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation claims they bring an uplifting effect for those taking part, whatever the future holds for them.

They aim to improve people’s physical ability to move by helping to maintain and strengthen their muscles and creating positive habits to assist their long-term treatment.