Our Under-18 Premier League fixture away to Reading, postponed at the end of January, has now been rearranged.
The match will take place on Wednesday 6 May, kick-off 11.30am at the Royals’ Bearwood Park training ground.
This will make it our final Under-18 Premier League southern division outing of the season.
It’s all eyes on the Emirates Stadium for the north London derby this weekend in our final Barclays Women’s Super League game ahead of next month’s international break.
Always a highly contested battle on the pitch from minute one until the final whistle, it's usually argued that any type of form can be put to one side heading into the fixture and we’ll be looking to do exactly that after suffering back-to-back defeats in the WSL for this first time, with an eye to return to winning ways this weekend.
And we have certainly enjoyed our trips on the road this term. We are currently the highest-scoring team in away fixtures so far this season, scoring 20 goals in total, but we have also conceded more than 20, becoming the first team in WSL history to score and concede 20 or more away goals in the same campaign.
But we will have to overcome a resolute Arsenal defence in the WSL. The Gunners have only conceded seven goals from open play this term and have preserved clean sheets in all their league games in 2026.
Making the short trip to N5 this weekend, who scores first in the contest could play a key part in the final result as, with previous history that shows, Arsenal are unbeaten in 66 WSL games when they have opened the scoring on home soil.
It could be a memorable evening for captain Bethany England as she could make her 200th appearance in the WSL if she was to feature in the north London derby and our number nine certainly enjoys a London derby – scoring 18 goals in total in these type of games, joint-highest with Beth Mead.
Three of our Academy players made ideal starts to their respective European Championship qualification campaigns with England.
Starting with the England Under-17s, Oscar Sandiford played the full 90 minutes while Oliver Boast was a second-half substitute as they kick-started their UEFA European Championship qualification campaign with a 3-0 win over the Faroe Islands at St George's Park.
Meanwhile, with the Under-18s, Malachi Hardy was an unused substitute as his side enjoyed a 4-1 victory over Bulgaria to make the perfect start to their UEFA Under-19 2027 European Championship qualification campaign.
“I’m where I want to be” - Byrne on new contract
Our Women’s Under-19s earned a bonus point in the Professional Game Academy League after a penalty shootout success at Charlton Athletic on Wednesday following a 2-2 draw in normal time.
After Rania Oukriss had fired us ahead following a fantastic team move just before the half-hour mark, the hosts hit back minutes into the second period before Darcy Marks handed them the lead as we entered the final 20 minutes.
Then, with 13 minutes left on the clock, Poppy Neill struck a stunning effort to level – her second goal in three games. We went on to squander further chances in the closing stages as we had to settle for a point and a subsequent penalty shootout followed.
Sophie Jackson reignited her shootout heroics, saving the Addicks’ first two spot-kicks, and, although Lucy Barraclough was denied, we calmly converted to win 4-2 and secure an extra point in the league to extend our unbeaten run to five games.
Eloise Summers-Mee, who made her returned to the starting XI after missing out in last week’s win over Newcastle United due to an injury, forced Maisie Johnson into a low save down to her left while, at the other end, Jackson produced a strong one-handed save to keep out Mia Harvey’s fierce shot as the opportunities began to follow after a slow opening quarter-of-an-hour.
Forward Eloise was through once again, this time after a perfect ball over the top from Holly-Mae Elmes, but she was denied at the front post by Johnson but, on 29 minutes, we found the breakthrough. Elmes with a lovely ball into feet of Bellwood, who produced a clever flick around to set Oukriss and she calmly slotted away for her second of the season.
Chances were few and far between until the final seconds of the first half when Grace Breen’s free-kick, from around 30 yards out, went narrowly wide, but maintained a one-goal lead at the break. However, just three minutes after the restart, we were punished for a mistake in our half, McMahon regaining possession about 25 yards out and clipping the ball over Jackson and into the back of the net.
Renee Johnson headed over from a corner as the hosts look to capitalise on a strong start to the second half while Elmes was inches away from reinstating our lead when her flick, facing away from goal, landed just on top of the netting. Marks should have put the Addicks ahead on 68 minutes when a low ball across the box found the forward in the middle of the area, but she blasted a first time effort over the bar.
But, a minute later, Marks made no mistake this time around as, after excellent work from Harvey to keep the ball alive on the right, Isla Sullivan spotted Marks in the centre of the area and she converted into the back of the net. Then, with 13 minutes remaining of time, Neill brought us back level with a wonderful strike from the edge of the box. On the far left, Neill advanced inside on to her right and struck a right-footed curling effort into the top far corner.
We then had the opportunities to go on to win the game in normal time as Hills and Bellwood were cancelled out by some strong saves by Johnson in the closing minutes as the Charlton shot stopper ensured both sides settled for a draw in the league, extending our run to five games without a less, while we would then head into a subsequent penalty shootout for a bonus point.
Having produced the heroics earlier this month at London City Lionesses, where Jackson saved all three spot-kicks, our young shot stopper was in inspired form once again, denying the hosts’ first two penalties, pushing the second spot-kick on to the bar. Although Barraclough saw her effort saved and Charlton scoring their next two, we calmly converted our remaining spot-kicks to earn a 4-2 win in the shootout.
Penalty shootout takers
Spurs – Oukriss – scored
Charlton – Amelia Craig-Lucking – saved
Spurs- Elmes – scored
Charlton – Marks – saved
Spurs- Barraclough – saved
Charlton – Sullivan – scored
Spurs – Gaitely – scored
Charlton – Georgia Craig-Lucking – scored
Spurs – Hills - scored
We’re delighted to announce that Harry Byrne has signed a new, long-term contract with the club.
Having joined us at the age of seven and first turned pro at the end of last season, the 18-year-old has continued to make good progress in our Under-18s this term, featuring regularly as an inverted left-back.
A dead-ball specialist, he scored his first league goal at Under-18 level in last month’s 2-1 win at Ipswich Town, having opened his European account in our Under-19s’ impressive 6-0 UEFA Youth League win at Bodo/Glimt back in September.
Martin Ho expressed his delight after Olivia Holdt committed her long-term future with the Club on Wednesday afternoon.
The Denmark international has enjoyed a stellar season to date under our Head Coach, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in all competitions as we look to solidify our spot in the top five in the Women’s Super League.
Becoming one of the standout performers in England’s top flight this season, Martin believes that the 24-year-old penning a new deal is a ‘statement for the Club’ and feels she can elevate the team even further to achieve our ambitions.
“I’m absolutely delighted that Olivia has committed her future to Spurs, for us as a team, for how we want to play, and the way we want the team to look,” Martin said.
“Her personality on and off the pitch is infectious, and I feel she has even more levels in her. We just need to give her the environment and the coaching to enable herself to see that, feel that, and have the confidence to do that.
“It's a statement for us to have her extend with the Club. Olivia’s creativity, her personality, and intuition as an individual will add components to our attacking play. I'm delighted she has decided to stay because I feel we can contribute to her future ambitions and she can contribute to our ambitions as a Club.”
We saw glimpses of Olivia’s quality when she joined for the second half, where she scored minutes into her debut at Crystal Palace in January, 2025, but Martin and his coaching staff have worked specifically to get the very best out of Olivia this campaign – and we have seen that in abundance throughout the season.
“We just needed to get Olivia in a position where she could physically compete and she could push,” he added. “She then realises her full potential and what she's actually capable of doing because sometimes some players don't really see what they're capable of. We made that really conscious effort to make sure that all staff were pushing her and getting her in a place where she could show her qualities.
“She's contributed to a large part of the performances, but I think for her it's finding a consistent level, to be one of the leaders in the group and one of the players who leads by example in performances. It's my job to make sure that we continue to help her evolve and learn and make her see her full potential.”
Olivia Holdt has provided plenty of entertainment on the pitch this season – and there’s even more to come in a Lilywhite shirt after she penned a new, long-term contract with the Club.
The exciting midfielder has been rewarded after what has been an excellent first full season, from showcasing fantastic footwork to get fans off their seats to scoring sensational long-range strikes or composed finishes inside the box.
Those consistent performances, combined with bubbly character on and off the pitch, has seen her become fans’ favourite as she fully settles into life as a Spurs player.
“For me, as still quite a young player, it's important with the playing time and also just the environment I'm in every day. I know that people will often see every Sunday or Saturday when we have the games, but there's so much more work behind that.
“I feel like where I am right now, I'm in a really good place in my career, where I'm in a very good environment and I feel like I can develop every day in training with both amazing staff and even more amazing team-mates that help me and push me every day.”
With Head Coach Martin Ho taking the helm in the summer, the Denmark international has certainly excelled under his tenure, providing 11 goal contributions in 22 appearances this term, and she believes that is just one of the factors to her strong displays throughout the current campaign so far.
“Coming into this league as a new player, I think it does take a couple of months or, for me, it took almost a year to really settle and feel like I'm at my place. But, also, Martin [Ho] coming in with some really good energy and really setting the tone and standard for this team.
“In the summer, after I'd been here for six months, I told my family, ‘Oh yeah, I feel settled now’. But looking back now, I think, since January or like a couple of months before, that's where I really feel like, okay, I'm here to play my part and really give something to the team.”
Asked about where she sees herself developing, she added: “I think to still try and get involved in goals and assists. But just to keep growing and developing with this team. I think we're in a really good road right now and I just want to continue. That's also one of the reasons why I want to commit to this process with Martin and the whole of Spurs. I'm just really excited and I just hope we can keep developing.”
Watching Oli from the stands, it’s fair to say she brings smiles to faces with her sublime trickery on the ball to glide past defenders with ease.
Well, it’s the exact same for her on the pitch, beaming with a smile on her face as has the ball at her feet, while bringing that energy off the pitch to her team-mates and staff.
“I need to feel trusted by the coaching staff, especially my team-mates around me. I just love playing football,” Olivia said. “If I can just get the football and have fun, I don’t really care about pressure or who we are facing – as long as I get the ball and play some nice football, alongside my team-mates, that’s how I perform best.
“It's the most important for me - that's why I started playing football, that's why I still play football. To be able to call or to say that football is my job now is just a big plus. At the end of the day, I play football because I enjoy it.
“I hope that people see me as one they can rely on, always comes in with a smile on my face, not too serious and if there's something I'm very, I'm very direct as well. Hopefully I’m just a, a good team player who cares about my team-mates and want the best for the team.”
Asked about what the supporters mean to her, she added: “I play for the fans. I love when I do something in the game, we score a late winner or whatever, and we can hear them. It's so important for us and it pushes us forward. I just want to say thank you and keep coming because it's so nice to hear and see them every game.”
We are delighted to announce that Olivia Holdt has signed a new, long-term contract with the Club.
Having joined from Swedish side FC Rosengard in January, 2025, the Denmark international has been an influential part of our campaign to date in the Women’s Super League, delivering 12 goal contributions in 23 appearances in all competitions.
Olivia said: “I’m very, very happy to be staying at the Club. I feel very content every day, and I’m just excited for the future.
“I feel like I’m in a really good place in my career, I’m in a good environment where I can develop every day in training with amazing staff and teammates that help to push me.”
Our Head Coach Martin Ho said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Olivia has committed her future to Spurs, for us as a team, for how we want to play, and the way we want the team to look.
“Her personality on and off the pitch is infectious, and I feel she has even more levels in her. We just need to give her the environment and the coaching to enable herself to see that, feel that, and have the confidence to do that.
“It's a statement for us to have her extend with the Club. Olivia’s creativity, her personality, and intuition as an individual will add components to our attacking play. I'm delighted she has decided to stay because I feel we can contribute to her future ambitions and she can contribute to our ambitions as a Club.”
Olivia arrived in north London after helping FC Rosengard to the Damallsvenskan title in 2024, scoring 13 goals in 18 appearances for Malmo-based side. The 24-year-old midfielder made an instant impact in our colours as she stepped off the bench in the closing stages of our WSL clash at Crystal Palace in January for her debut, curling home a free-kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn us a 3-2 win.
Always looking to provide excitement on the pitch with her footwork, Oli went on to make 12 appearances in total for half of the 2024/25 campaign. Now after a full pre-season with the Club, she has been a standout performer throughout the whole of the WSL, showcasing her goalscoring abilities – being shortlisted twice for the WSL’s Goal of the Month this campaign.
Opening her account for the season in our home clash with Manchester City in September, 2025, with a fantastic strike from distance, the playmaker has netted a further seven times in all competitions while providing four assists, with her performances also being recognised away from the Club, where she has received two WSL Player of the Month nominations so far this term.
She has also been shining on the international stage for Denmark recently. Earlier this month, Oli netted an important equaliser just minutes after coming off the bench to secure a 1-1 draw with Italy in their 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier.
We’re delighted to announce that Conall Glancy has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The winger, who turned 17 last month, joined our Academy in the summer after coming up through the ranks at Celtic.
Scoring 15 goals as part of the Hoops’ treble-winning Under-16 side last season, he linked up with our Under-18s at the start of the current campaign and netted his first league goal at that level in our youngsters’ recent 4-1 win at Birmingham City.
He’s currently on 12 appearances in all competitions for Jamie Carr’s side, in addition to one further appearance in the Under-19 UEFA Youth League against Paris Saint-Germain in November.
Congratulations, Conall!