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Wilson Odobert scored his first Premier League goal in our colours as derby day at the London Stadium ended all square on Sunday afternoon.

The French forward produced a composed finish to fire us ahead early on in his 13th appearance for us in the competition, only for Jarrod Bowen to level it up before the break in what was a London derby that lacked the usual intensity of these games, with the sides positioned 17th and 16th in the table at kick-off.

With this match sandwiched in between our two huge Europa League semi-finals against Bodø/Glimt, Ange Postecoglou made eight changes to the team that started against the first leg on Thursday night, including an entirely new back four with Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence all featuring.

It was a low-key start to the game and we took a while to get into any rhythm, yet took the lead in the 15th minute with a gift of an opportunity from the Hammers. Max Kilman had time to clear the ball but twice it against hit Mathys Tel, the second time allowing the forward to slide a cross into the area which found an unmarked Odobert, who coolly tucked home past the onrushing Alphonse Areola.

We were pegged back with the next chance in the game on 28 minutes as Aaron Wan-Bissaka slid a pass down the inside right channel for Bowen and, despite a very tight angle, he slipped the ball through the legs of Guglielmo Vicario to make it 1-1. Richarlison blazed over the bar with a difficult chance shortly after and had a better one five minutes before the break, put through with a lovely pass from Tel but chose to cross from a tight angle rather than try to finish as Bowen had done earlier and there was no-one on hand to apply the finishing touch.

There was a bit more life to the game as the second half opened up and we created an opportunity six minutes in when Pape Matar Sarr played a pass in behind Jean-Clair Todibo for Tel, whose final side-footed effort was easily saved by Areola, before Richarlison drilled over again from 15 yards out under real pressure from Kilman. At the other end, Bowen’s curling half-volley from the corner of the box flew just wide.

We made a change in the 68th minute as Mikey Moore stepped off the bench for Richarlison, the youngster’s first senior appearance since our FA Cup tie with Aston Villa on 9 February and, as both sides tried to work their way towards a winner, we went close on 79 minutes as Sarr’s fizzing effort just cleared the West Ham crossbar. It needed a wonderful save from Vicario to maintain parity a couple of minutes later, diving to his left to tip away Bowen’s flick from a James Ward-Prowse free-kick out in the left flank, while the last action of the game saw Ward-Prowse line up a dangerous free-kick 25 yards out from a central area, but he fired a yard wide and we headed home with a point.

We can confirm the starting line-ups and substitutes for today’s Barclays Women’s Super League clash against Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (2.15pm UK).

Robert Vilhaman has made three changes from Sunday’s trip to Liverpool last time out.

Eveliina Summanen and Drew Spence, who were both suspended for last weekend’s clash with the Reds, come back into the midfield to replace Maite Oroz and Josefine Rybrink.

Charlotte Grant also comes into the starting XI and replaces Matilda Vinberg as she is named on the substitutes bench.

Our full line-up is as follows…

Starting XI: Kop, Morris, Hunt, Bartrip, Neville, Summanen, Spence, Holdt, Grant, Naz, England (C).

Substitutes: Heeps, Nilden, Rybrink, Ahtinen, Oroz, Vinberg, Thomas, Gunning-Williams, Ayane.

We can confirm the starting line-ups and substitutes for this afternoon's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium (2pm UK).

Ange Postecoglou has made eight changes from Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodø/Glimt.

Three players keep their places with Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison all starting in east London while there are changes across the rest of the team.

There is a whole new backline with Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Djed Spence starting while Pape Matar Sarr and Dejan Kulusevski are named in midfield.

Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert are also in from the off with the pair expected to start alongside Richy in a front three.

Our full line-up is as follows...

Starting XI: Vicario (C), Archie Gray, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Djed Spence; Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski; Tel, Odobert, Richarlison.

Substitutes: Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Johnson, Ajayi, Moore.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of our former goalkeeper, Ken Hancock, who died at the age of 87 on Sunday 27 April.

Ken’s first appearance for Spurs was in Atlanta against Aston Villa during a pre-season tour of North America, two months after signing from Ipswich Town in March 1969. Understudy to Pat Jennings during his two-year stay in N17, he made four senior appearances in our colours. His competitive debut came at Sunderland in January, 1970, and the following season he featured against Arsenal, Swansea City in the League Cup and Crystal Palace in September, 1970.

Born in Stoke-on-Trent on 25 November, 1937, Ken spent five years as an amateur with Stoke City and, after national service with the Staffordshire Regiment, he joined boyhood club Port Vale in late 1958 and turned professional soon after his arrival.

He helped them win the Fourth Division title in 1958/59 and was almost ever-present over the next six years, making 269 appearances for Vale. He moved to Ipswich Town in December, 1964 and was a member of their 1967/68 Second Division championship-winning team.

Signed by Bill Nicholson to provide experienced cover for Jennings, he was a popular figure around the club and helped to bring through young goalkeepers of the time, such as Barry Daines and Terry Lee.

Ken left us for Bury in July, 1971, before a spell with Stafford Rangers and then moved in to coaching, spending time back at Port Vale in 1975 and managing non-league Leek Town for the 1978/79 season. He later co-founded Port Vale’s Ex-Players’ Association.

He leaves behind wife Julia, son Paul, daughter Shelby, son-in-law Richard, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Cara, Taylor, George, Jamie, Molly and Charlie and great-granddaughter Nora-Rae.

We would like to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

Just one place and one point separate us from West Ham United in 16th and 17th as we prepare to go to the London Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

Here’s all the key info you need ahead of our latest London derby...

What time is kick-off against West Ham?

The match starts at 2pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

Sunday’s game will not be televised live in the UK.

However, our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app brings you live text and audio commentary, stats, photos and more, ensuring you’re able to follow all the action as it happens.

Video highlights will be available across Club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle.

What is the team news?

James Maddison and Dominic Solanke are considered doubtful after being forced off against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night.

Heung-Min Son continues to work hard as he looks to shake off a foot injury but Lucas Bergvall’s season looks to be over after he sustained an ankle injury in training this week.

Radu Dragusin also remains out for the season.

Striker Evan Ferguson is available for West Ham after being ineligible to face his parent club Brighton last weekend, while Edson Álvarez will be assessed after missing the hosts’ last two matches with a back injury.

Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville remain out.

Who is the referee?

Michael Oliver will referee Sunday’s match, assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring.

The fourth official is Ruebyn Ricardo.

As for VAR duties, they’ll be handled by Darren England and assistant Peter Wright.

What colours will the teams be playing in?

West Ham will play in claret shirts with light blue sleeves, white shorts and white socks.

Their goalkeeper will be in yellow.

We’ll wear our Lilywhite home shirts with navy blue shorts, but will change to navy blue socks.

Our keeper will wear orange.

What will the weather conditions be like?

It’s expected to be cloudy with a moderate breeze in the capital on Sunday. Temperatures should be around 13 degrees.

What is the travel information if I’m going to the game?

Travel information for those making the trip to the London Stadium can be found here.

Both sides hit the woodwork but there was to be no breakthrough as our Under-18s battled out a goalless draw with Chelsea at Hotspur Way on Saturday.

After a first half of few chances, the Blues twice hit the inside of the post through Reggie Walsh – who made his senior debut for Chelsea in their Europa Conference League win over Djurgarden on Thursday – and substitute Kobe Barbour in the second period, before Luca Williams-Barnett’s angled strike was tipped onto the crossbar by Jack Austin seven minutes from time in our best chance to scoop maximum points.

With neither side able to conjure up a winner, the match ended in our first 0-0 draw at this level since October, 2021, and our first in the league since December, 2020. The share of the spoils, along with results elsewhere, also mathematically ended our chances of winning the Under-18 Premier League southern division, although we still have two games to play over the coming week.

The first half was quiet in terms of real chances, although Tynan Thompson provided a spark five minutes before the break with a fierce angled drive from the left which forced Austin into a save. Samal Bangura fired over the bar moments later after some good build-up play, while Sol Gordon sent a volley spinning fractionally off-target for Chelsea in stoppage time at the end of that period.

Both teams traded chances after the break with Frankie Runham drilling across goal and wide for the visitors, while half-time substitute Williams-Barnett saw his shot from the edge of the box parried by Austin. Chelsea then hit the frame of the goal twice in the space of eight minutes, Walsh’s effort bouncing back off the far upright and into the arms of goalkeeper Sam Archer following a counter-attack before Barbour latched onto a long ball out from the back and saw his deflected shot hit the post and rebound across the face of goal on the hour mark.

Jun’ai Byfield cleared from virtually on our goal-line as Olutayo Subuloye threatened from a corner before we went close on the break in the 83rd minute. Williams-Barnett burst down the right and had substitute Leon Myrtaj up in support, but opted to go it alone and unleashed a superb angled shot, which Austin somehow tipped onto the bar. The ball bounced down on the line and Chelsea were able to get it away to safety. Williams-Barnett tested Austin again a few minutes later with a rasping shot from 20 yards, but it was close enough to the keeper for him to save it and that turned out to be the final chance of the contest.

‘Really positive to keep a clean sheet’

Under-18s Coach Stuart Lewis felt the 0-0 scoreline was probably a fair result and was pleased with the defensive performance of his side.

He told SPURSPLAY: “I thought it was a really high-level Under-18 game, both teams had opportunities to win it but from our point of view it was really positive to keep a clean sheet. We’ve had a tough week, a really good development week for the players and to come away with a point, probably on reflection it’s a fair result.

“There were some moments in the second half where we had to defend really well and I think we’ve really improved on that aspect of the game with the blocks and being first to the ball in our box. We hit the bar at the end through Luca Williams-Barnett – a brilliant save from their keeper – and they obviously hit the woodwork a couple of times too, but it was a really tight affair. We’ll reflect on it and review it and then finish off the season hopefully with two positive results. We’ll look forward to Wednesday here against Fulham and then away to West Brom but this was a really elite-level Under-18 game.”

West Ham vs Spurs, Premier League | Talking Tactics, with Rob Daly  Tottenham Hotspur

Our final home game of the Barclays Women’s Super League campaign sees us take on Chelsea in a London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.

Here’s all the key info you need to know…

What time is kick-off against Chelsea?

The match starts at 2.15pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

Limited amount of tickets remain available online and it’s advised that you buy in advance of the game.

Sunday’s game will be televised live in the UK on BBC Two, with coverage starting at 2pm, and also on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Website.

You can also keep up to date with minute-by-minute text updates on our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app.

Video highlights of all the action will be available on SPURSPLAY on Monday.

What is the team news?

Robert Vilahamn reported no fresh injury concerns ahead of the London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Hayley Raso and Luana Buhler remain unavailable for the London derby in N17 and are unlikely to return before the conclusion of the campaign, while Kit Graham (ACL) remains a long-term absentee.

Midfielders Eveliina Summanen and Drew Spence will return after they served their one-match suspension against the Reds last time out.

The visitors are set to be without Kadiesha Buchanan, Sophie Ingle, Femke Liefting, Lauren James and Sam Kerr, while forward Mayra Ramirez could be a doubt after she picked up a small injury in the win over Manchester United on Wednesday.

Goalkeeper Becky Spencer will be ineligible to feature, having joined the Blues on loan from us in March.

Who is the referee?

Melissa Burgin will take charge of Sunday’s game.

She will be assisted by Anastasiya Voloshchuk and Leoni Harland, with Aaron Ford as the fourth official.

What colours will the teams be playing in?

We’ll be wearing our home kit as usual, featuring Lilywhite shirts with navy blue sleeves, navy blue shorts and white socks.

Chelsea will wear blue shirts, blue shorts and blue socks.

Our goalkeeper will play in yellow, with Chelsea’s in light blue.

What will the weather conditions be like?

It’s expected to be a dry and bright start before turning cloudy ahead of kick-off in N17. Temperatures set to reach around 13 degrees.

How can I get the matchday programme and what’s included?

Ashleigh Neville is the cover star and subject of our exclusive main feature interview in Sunday’s programme, while there’s also an opportunity to get to know Kit Graham a little bit better with our A-Z feature plus a whole lot more. Available at the usual £3, copies can be purchased around the stadium on Sunday or online here for delivery direct to your door.

What is the travel information if I’m going to the game?

Travel information for those attending the WSL clash in person at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium can be found here.

Supporters making the journey to Norway for our UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg against Bodø/Glimt should be aware of the following important information...

Kick-off at the Aspmyra Stadion is scheduled for 9pm local time, 8pm UK time.

Bodø

Bodø is a small town located north of the Arctic Circle. Temperatures are not expected to rise above 5°C throughout matchday and may fall below freezing during the game. It is therefore advised that travelling fans consider weather conditions carefully when planning their trip.

We recommend fans familiarise themselves with the government’s travel advice for Norway. The local currency is the Norwegian Krone.

The Club’s Travel Line - 07917 880445 - will be available throughout the day and evening of the match for any supporters experiencing problems.

Passport validity

Supporters should note that passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of entry into Norway (check the ‘date of issue’) and be valid for at least three months after the day of departure (check the ‘expiry date’).

Getting to the stadium

The Aspmyra Stadion is located centrally within Bodø and is a 10-15 minute walk away from the airport and most hotels.

Supporters are advised to avoid Landlov in Sjøgata on matchday as this is where the active home supporters gather before the game.

The designated away supporters’ pub where fans are welcome to gather pre-match is the Hundholmen Brygghus, which is a 15-minute walk from the ground.

Local police have advised that away supporters walking to the stadium from the Hundholmen Brygghus and from the city centre use the street of Torvgata, which will be controlled and staffed allowing away fans the simplest entry process. Use of this route will not be enforced.

Taxis are also available in the area, with the journey to the stadium from the away supporters’ pub taking five minutes.

Fans may also choose to make use of the local public transport system, which consists of four bus routes. Journey times on buses will take up to 10 minutes from most hotels and venues in the area.

At the Aspmyra Stadion

Spurs fans will be located within section C of the Havet-Tribunen, which is a designated safe standing area. Supporters should note that this stand is completely uncovered and therefore exposed to the weather. Please note that the front two rows will be reserved for ambulant disabled supporters, and those unable to stand for long periods of time.

The stadium will be open at 7.30pm local time. Supporters will receive their PDF tickets ahead of the game which can be scanned at the turnstile using a mobile device - you will not need to print the tickets. Supporters are advised to use a mobile device to scan your ticket, wherever possible, as paper tickets can get damp and are difficult to scan in poor weather conditions.

There are two turnstiles at the visitors’ entrance. Upon entry, there is one pathway to the seating area. We kindly ask supporters for their patience when entering the stadium and the seating area as there may be queues during busier periods.

A three-step entry process will be in place, meaning fans will have their tickets initially checked and will be searched before being able to enter. Neck warmers and scarves are permitted, however, fans should not cover their face during the entry process.

Tottenham Hotspur stewards and staff will be present at the entrance and inside the stadium, on hand to assist supporters.

Supporters with Category 1 tickets

Fans with Category 1 tickets will be seated in section F of the LNS-Tribunen and must enter the stadium via the turnstiles located at the entrance to sections E or F.

In line with UEFA requirements, these tickets are located in the home section of the stadium. Supporters should not wear Tottenham Hotspur colours when sitting in the Category 1 area.

Accessibility

Access fans have been contacted directly by the Club in regard to arrangements for this fixture.

The recommended route to the stadium for access supporters is also via the street of Torvgata.

Upon entry, wheelchair users will be directed to the away supporter wheelchair platform, located adjacent to the away section.

Seats for ambulant supporters are located in the front rows of the visitors’ section. Those seated within this section are advised that these seats are accessed by a small number of steps.

Please note that there is no dedicated accessible toilet, no Changing Places facility or Audio Descriptive Commentary service.

Alcohol

As per Norwegian FA rules, alcohol will not be available to be purchased before, during or after the game at the ground.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the stadium.

Portable chargers/power banks/vapes

Only small portable chargers, power banks and vapes will be permitted - they must be light weight and no larger than a phone. Vaping is not permitted inside the stadium.

Umbrellas

Umbrellas will not be permitted inside the stadium.

Flags

Supporters are asked to submit an image of their flag along with its dimensions to supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com by 12pm on Tuesday 6 May. All flags must have a fire safety certificate.

Please note, as at other stadia in the UK and Europe, flags with religious / sectarian / political / inflammatory or offensive messages will not be permitted and may be confiscated.

Supporters are also reminded of the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy which is in effect at away matches.

Bag Policy

Bags larger than A4 in size will not be permitted into the ground. Supporters are advised not to bring larger bags, due to there being no storage facility at the stadium.

Any supporters requiring a medical exemption to the bag policy are advised to contact the Club in advance of travel at access@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Concourse and payments

Supporters are advised that concourse facilities are limited in the visitors’ section, so there may be queues for toilets and food and drink at peak periods.

All major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay will be accepted. Cash is also accepted, as well as cashless payments.

Leaving the stadium

Supporters will be held back for up to 30 minutes after the final whistle for safety reasons. Access to toilets be available during this time. Supporters are politely asked to remain patient until permitted to leave.

Prohibited items

Bodø/Glimt does not advertise a list of prohibited items, however, supporters should note the rules on powerbanks, vapes and umbrellas. Supporters are advised to only bring essentially items with them to the stadium on matchday. Should you have any queries about bringing an item to the stadium please contact us in advance at supporterservices@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Spurs Respects

We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away. We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and act as considerate visitors to those who live and work in the cities and countries we visit. Please respect local customs and traditions by not placing flags or banners on local statues or monuments.

We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not to listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands. Discriminatory behaviour which includes shouting, chanting or actions such as racist, xenophobic, sectarian, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability behaviour is unacceptable.

If you witness incidents like these, please notify a steward immediately. The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language.

Unauthorised use of tickets

Supporters are reminded that the unauthorised reselling or passing on of tickets is strictly prohibited. In line with the Club's Sanctions & Banning Policy, supporters selling away match tickets above face value will receive an indefinite ban and deduction of all Ticketing Points.

Supporters passing on away match tickets equal to face value or less will receive a written warning and a 50% reduction of Ticketing Points.

Due to limited timeframes, we are now opening ticket applications for our upcoming away Premier League fixture with Aston Villa.

As previously announced, we are in discussions with the Premier League regarding a change in date to the fixture, currently scheduled for Sunday 18 May.

Please note, payment for successful applications will not be taken until a fixture date is confirmed. Fans will also be provided with a window to cancel their application ahead of tickets being processed should they no longer be able attend on a revised fixture date.

We thank our fans for their understanding on this matter.

Ticketing Points: 2

Season Ticket Holders can now apply online or by submitting an application form, which can be obtained from the Ticket Office, no later than 5pm on Monday 5 May.

In the event that tickets are oversubscribed for this match they will be allocated in line with the Club’s ticketing point scheme.