Tottenham Hotspur

Following our record-breaking campaign in England’s top flight last term, another exciting season is set to get underway in just over a weeks’ time.

A repeat of last season’s opener in the competition, we welcome West Ham United at Brisbane Road on Sunday 6 September (12noon UK) – and tickets are still available to buy.

As we count down to the big kick-off to our eighth WSL campaign, here are four reasons to be there for our first home game of 2026/27…

Home excellence

It’s good to open a brand-new season in front of our fans and we boasted quite an impressive WSL home record in 2025/26.

In our eight WSL fixtures at Brisbane Road last term, we only lost once and recorded six wins in total, scoring 10 goals, while the one draw came in the north London derby in front of a record WSL attendance at Leyton Orient’s ground.

We will need our home advantage once again on the opening weekend as we look to get off to the perfect start!

New faces to meet

It has been quite a busy summer in terms of arrivals and Sunday’s fixture against the Hammers could provide the opportunity for fans to welcome our newest arrivals.

Experienced WSL players Shekiera Martinez, Kirsty Hanson and Victoria Pelova made the switch to north London this summer with Caitlin Dijkstra, Alice Sombath and Selma Panengstuen also joining the Club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

While five of those players have been in action during pre-season so far, there will be a chance to introduce our summer signings to our home crowd for the first time ahead of kick-off.

A London derby to begin

There’s certainly no better way to start a new season than a local London derby at home.

We’ve faced the Hammers on 14 occasions since our promotion to the WSL in 2019, where we’ve won eight of those fixtures.

In our season opener last term, Bethany England slotted home from the penalty spot to earn us a late 1-0 victory.

Matchday experience

Alongside the action on the pitch for 90 minutes, there will be plenty of activities to get involved in the build-up and at half-time at Brisbane Road.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Jess Iszatt will be on the pre-match tunes while Chirpy and Lily will be roaming around to meet fans and pose for photos. Supporters can get in the mood for our season opener with face painters and a football workshop.

Make sure to join us for a fun afternoon and cheer on Martin’s side!

Here's what he had to say...

How frustrating was the play in the final third? The team never really looked like scoring...

Roberto: "No, I'm disappointed for the result, and I'm sorry for the fans, for the environment, because after two defeats, maybe somebody can think it's the same story, the same as the last two seasons. I have no doubt it's not like this. I think I can't change my opinion after two defeats.

I have a big, big confidence in the qualities of my players. At the end, when we become a team, when we improve the connection between the players, when we improve the quality of the play, when we improve the defensive space, the distances between the attackers, defenders, midfielders, when we create a team, this group, with me or with another coach, nothing changes, because they are too good players. I'm sorry for the club, because anyway they are building a great squad, but maybe now we are not ready yet, for many, many reasons. We are not ready yet, for many reasons, but today, I think, until the first goal, we played better than Newcastle. Newcastle is a good team, good coach, good player, good everything, but we created more chances to score, we shot more times, we had the control of the ball more than Newcastle. We suffered too much in two or three situations in the first half, because the distance between the attackers and defenders was too big, too much space, and then after the goal we conceded, I think we lost the confidence. The reaction was not good enough, not the reaction I want to see on the pitch, and I said immediately after the end of the game, the players, because when you are building something new, it's tough, there are problems, the difference is how you want to find the solution of these problems, and the solution is not to put down the head, but to react, because we had 20 minutes again to score one, two or maybe three goals."

You said you wanted to sign one more player in a specific position, is that an attacker?

Roberto: "No, we speak about the game today. It's not the right moment and the right day, otherwise it's like an excuse, no, I don't want excuses.

I want to say I believe more than the Brentford game of our project. I believe in our players. I think Marmoush for the first game played very well. It was the first game for Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro, they came late and they are crucial for this team, after the World Cup, after two injuries. Sandro Tonali is another crucial player, he is not in the right condition, in the best condition yet, maybe physically, even though he worked with us at the beginning of the pre-season. I think if I was positive last season when we were in the Championship - because when I came we were in the Championship - what do you think my thoughts now could be?"

Looking at the squad today - no Richarlison, Sarr or Danso...

Roberto: "Richarlison, I don’t know. He said too many times he wants to leave. Danso came to me two days ago and he said wants to leave and Pape Sarr, the same. He suffered a small injury, but he is almost ready to train. Savio was another tough player who didn’t play. After the press conference (on Friday), the medical staff came to me to inform Savio didn’t feel good, a small muscular problem - maybe Monday or Tuesday he can start with us, but the medical staff didn’t want to take any risk with him and especially because he didn’t work or do training in the last 15 days with Man City."

You spoke a lot last season about the mentality of the team, it feels like last week they concede one goal, heads go down. Today concede one, heads drop?

Roberto: "Yes, you are right."

Is mentality your biggest problem?

Roberto: "Yes, you are right, for sure."

How do you improve it?

Roberto: "It’s the biggest problem, it’s the biggest challenge and it’s the biggest target to find the right mentality. Unfortunately, you can’t buy the mentality in the transfer market or putting many players inside. Football is like a magic thing, you know? You can change many players in a window, in one window of transfer market and you can find the balance immediately or you need more time. I think we achieve this target and this goal. I would like to achieve this target quickly and as soon as possible because it is crucial to play football, but the plan and the project of the club and what we are doing to build and rebuild a new team with new players is a great plan and a great project. I have no doubt the result of this project. We have to accept and to be stronger to move on after this defeat. I think in the first half, if we scored two goals today, now we would have talked about different things, unfortunately we lost the game, and you know in Italian, who wins, celebrates, and who loses, explain why and I'm explaining why."

What is your message to the players who wanted to leave? Is there any way back for them?

Roberto: "I love these players, they are great guys, I have very good relationships, but if they want to leave, they have to bring the solution, the economic solution, to the club, and they can go, and we find other players."

You mentioned Tonali, and it was a difficult game for him, how disappointed were you for him with all the Newcastle fans booing him?

Roberto: "No, I love Sandro Tonali. Today is the day where my emotion for my players is bigger than the other days, because we are building together the club - Vinai, Johan Lange, the owners, me and the players are like our children, so this day is so sad. We are all of us very disappointed for the result, but I love my players more today than the next win we will make."

All the signs were pointing to a big home win until Anthony Elanga struck for the visitors on 62 minutes. Yoane Wissa wrapped it up for the Magpies 10 minutes later.

Until the goal, we looked most likely to break the deadlock as visiting goalkeeper Lukás Hornícek denied Mathys Tel, Andy Robertson and Jan Paul van Hecke in the first half before debutant Omar Marmoush had a penalty appeal waved away at the start of the second half.

Hornícek later denied Pedro Porro and Marmoush again as we ended with 17 shots to Newcastle’s 11 – the Toon registering their match-winning goals with their two shots on target.

Speaking to SPURSPLAY afterwards, Roberto reflected: “I'm disappointed for the result. I'm sorry for the fans, for the players. Until we conceded the first goal, I think Newcastle played a good game, but I think we played better and we created more chances to score, more shots on goal.

“We could play better even before the first goal, but in the defensive space, we lost the distances, we lost the right connection with the attackers, with the defenders, but until the first goal, I can't say nothing. I think we made good actions, we had control of the game. If you analyse the numbers - more in every situation.

“After the goal we conceded, I think we lost the confidence. It's like some players maybe didn't believe to score and to win the game again, because I watched the screen and there was time.

“I have no doubt about the players, the quality of the players. I have no doubt about the final result. I think we are building a very strong, a very important team.

“The last season when I came, we were in the Championship. We stayed up for everyone, the fans, the players, the club. Now the club decided to rebuild the squad, and they made a great job, great players. I have no doubt, because I have too big confidence in the new players, in the players who stayed last season. Maybe we need time, maybe.

“At the end, these players, they will win games in a row because they are too strong, too good players.

"The most important thing is to not lose the energy, to not lose the confidence, because in football, it's not enough the transfer market, it's not enough the names on the pitch. We have to find connection, we have to find the soul, we have to find the style of play, the style of defensive space - and to find these things, we need time, more time.”

U18 Men's Team  Tottenham Hotspur

As we begin a new Premier League season, I wanted to welcome you back to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on behalf of everyone at the Club.

The start of any campaign brings anticipation, but this season feels especially important. Last season was one of the most challenging this Club has ever experienced and we all know that can never be repeated.

There have been significant changes made to put us on the right path for the future and there is a real sense of energy and optimism for the season ahead.

The focus of our Ownership and Board is clear. We want to build teams capable of competing at the highest level. This applies across both our Men’s and Women’s teams. Tottenham is ‘one club, two teams’ and both will be given the support, resources and environment they need to fulfil our ambitions.

I know that many supporters feel they have too often just heard words and not seen actions. This summer has been focussed on action and I wanted to summarise some of the most significant work undertaken around our Men’s team:

Our Squad: We have strengthened our men’s squad with a clear focus on the quality, character and physical robustness needed to achieve our aims. We have attracted the names we wanted to attract, adding players with proven Premier League experience alongside talent we believe can continue to develop and improve with us.

Player Availability: We have suffered too many injuries in recent years. Sweeping changes have been made to our Performance team, bringing in top experts with new skills and expertise to transform the way we work across performance, medical and physical preparation. We have made significant changes to our first team gym to provide the right environment to improve the resilience of our squad. Things cannot be expected to change overnight, but we have the right building blocks in place to improve player availability.

Player Trading: Successful clubs have to be decisive about both recruitment and sales, and selling well is critical in modern football. We have too often held onto players for too long. This summer, we have been more aggressive in selling players at what we believe is the right point, structuring deals to ensure we enjoy future upside as players achieve future milestones in their careers.

Young Players: We want to develop players through our Academy that can play for our first team. Our Academy must remain fundamental to the future of Tottenham Hotspur. We have been very active in signing a number of players this summer aged 16 and below, to ensure we have the best possible pipeline of players for the future.

Hotspur Way: A number of changes have been made at our Training Centre focussed on ensuring the environment is optimised to drive results. Whether that be a new tactical briefing room, changes to the player restaurant or simply changing imagery and branding so the building looks and feels like a home for high performance.

Connection: I have consistently heard from supporters and ex-players that they feel disconnected from their Club. We are determined to correct this and have us all connected as one Spurs family. Our history and heritage are fundamental to that. Tottenham has a rich identity, shaped by generations of players, supporters and moments that have made this Club what it is, and we want to ensure that history is much more visible and connected. Hopefully you have seen some steps we have started to take in doing this, whether through the content we have been putting out on our channels or welcoming back a large number of our ex-players for lunch with our current squad. There is much more to do and rebuilding that sense of connection and belonging will take time, but it matters enormously to us.

It has been a busy summer, a lot of work is underway and we will continue to rebuild and reset. There will be challenges, as there always are in football, but we start this season with belief, determination and togetherness.

Thank you for your incredible support. Welcome back, let’s make this a season we can all be proud of.

Thank you,

Vinai Venkatesham

SPURSPLAY

SPURSPLAY

What a game this weekend as we welcome Newcastle United to Tottenham on Saturday (5.30pm) - an encounter that has never finished 0-0 in the Premier League era - that's 62 matches!

Previewing the latest Tottenham vs Toon clash two legends who know all about both clubs.

Chris Hughton - 25 years of service to Spurs, 11 as a player, 14 in various coaching/assistant manager roles. Chris later managed Newcastle and led them to promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League in 2009/10.

A Spurs fan, Les Ferdinand was already an elite striker when he joined Newcastle from QPR, enjoying the most prolific seasons of his career in Tyneside - racking up 50 goals in 84 games as the Toon challenged for the Premier League title in 1995/96 and 1996/97 under Kevin Keegan. He joined his boyhood team in 1997, but injuries were never far away as he weighed in with 39 goals in 149 appearances over the next six seasons, winning the League Cup in 1999.

Here's what they had to say on this weekend...

Les Ferdinand

"I expect to see a Newcastle team buoyed by a couple of good results to start the season against Liverpool and West Brom in the Carabao Cup. They were unlucky at home to Liverpool last weekend (Liverpool scored a last-minute penalty to draw 2-2), but they followed that up with a good result (3-2 win) against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup, so they will come to Tottenham feeling confident. Spurs will also be up for it after the 5-1 win against Charlton in the Carabao Cup. I would expect a few changes - I'm sure players will come back in, the likes of Tonali, Porro, van de Ven, plus Omar Marmoush is now through the door. I expect Spurs to come out on the front foot, especially after scoring five goals in midweek."

Chris Hughton

Four trophies in 398 appearances for Spurs, 1979-1990

Led Newcastle to promotion as manager in 2009/10

"Newcastle, first game, good performance. They didn't get the win against Liverpool, but certainly the performance was there, so I think they'll come with a fair bit of confidence. They've got a new manager. They've gone a little bit younger. Wissa's back as well, they'll be buoyed by that performance against Liverpool, so I see it being a tough game from Spurs' point of view - fortunately, on the back of a good victory against Charlton on Tuesday night. I think the key is - and will be for the next few games - just about the team gelling together. There's an excitement at the moment because of the new players that have come in, but it can take a little while for everyone to get up to speed, as such. For me, what was important, is that the win against Charlton was at home, getting that home win out of the system early will help lead into Saturday's game. I expect a good game. I expect a tight game - a game I expect that we will come out as winners."

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It’s been a well-documented tricky summer with players leaving – what’s the general consensus on where Newcastle are at the moment?

Lee: "There has definitely been an outside perception that it has been a bit of a crisis on Tyneside but I can only go off what I am seeing at close hand. Even if you go back to the end of last season the squad looked tired and the ideas on the pitch were failing, so Newcastle needed a reset. What was alarming was when the team came back for pre-season and those two games at Gateshead and Bristol City, 1-1 and 1-4, it looked like the squad had gone into decline a bit. But once the new manager came in and started implementing his ideas, you could see the players stand up and take notice. Even the club's top brass said that the time for change had arrived and there seems direction and purpose from Matthias Jaissle's first couple of games in charge. I'm not saying Newcastle are the finished article but the so called crisis mooted outside the city has been off the mark."

The manager has caught the eye – been spoken well of in media – what have you made of Matthias Jaissle?

Lee: "It's still early days of course but I think he is concise and straight to the point. His early press conferences have resulted in a real change of style and while Eddie Howe would get his points across and dedicate up to two or three minutes per answer, Jaissle has been happy to use one or two words if he's sees fit. That has been the big difference off the pitch, and on it we are seeing Jaissle spend a lot of time on his feet, cajoling the team through games. He reminds me more of Rafa Benitez in that way and he must have a decent level of fitness to keep that going. Let's see where that takes us going into the first few months but the level of performances have been strong and I think he's capable of leading the team to decent things. As ever, managers are always judged on results not words in press conferences."

Tactically, how does Jaissle like to set up?

Lee: "It's been a variation of 4-3-3 in essence but the team are adopting a counter-pressing style. It will be difficult for Spurs to fathom out many patterns of play at this stage because there was a lot of experimenting in pre-season and many players used, including a lot of youngsters. Even this game, with William Osula out injured, it will be a hard call to name who will lead the line as Newcastle have Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in contention to be a no.9 and Joe Willock as an option as a 10. It looks like Nico Gonzalez will be making his debut but it remains to be seen whether that's from the start or not."

How do you think Newcastle will approach it on Saturday?

Lee: "I think there's no doubt they will be going for the jugular and aiming for three points at Spurs. They were unfortunate to draw 2-2 with Liverpool, while West Brom put up a good fight (Newcastle won 3-2 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night). Newcastle will go into it with plenty of confidence and I'd expect them to come out of the traps quickly at Spurs. The stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Geordies over the years and Jaissle will want to maintain that decent record."

Finally, who should our fans look out for?

Lee: "Nico Gonzalez is definitely one to watch if he starts, but winger Anthony Elanga looks in the mood to cause some damage and show that last season's up and down form can be improved on. The big bonus for me has been right-back Amar Dedic who has been an attacking threat with a hand in a goal against Liverpool and two assists against the Baggies. Dedic will be looking to pile on the agony for Spurs again down the right on Saturday evening."

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Supporters can now apply for tickets for this fixture. Please read the information below before submitting your application by 10am on Wednesday 2 September.

General admission pricing

Adult (25-65): £30 - £34

Senior (Over 65): £22.50 - £25.50

Young Adult (17-24): £15.50 - £17

Juniors (Under 16): £5

Ambulant Disabled Pricing (with an accompanying free of charge Personal Assistant ticket)

Adult (25-65): £24

Senior (66+): £18

Young Adult (17-24): £12

Juniors (Under 16): £4

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Adult (25-65): £22.50 - £25.50

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Young Adult (17-24): £11.25 - £12.75

Juniors (Under 16): £4

There are a number of restricted view seats in our allocation which carry a discount of £1 for Adults, Seniors and Young Adults. Junior tickets will remain the same price.

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Our allocation is 6,025, including 45 Wheelchair and 45 Ambulant supporters (all with a complimentary personal assistant ticket). If this fixture is oversubscribed, tickets will be allocated in line with the Club's Ticketing Points scheme.

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