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Our first Women’s Super League game of the season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees us take on Chelsea in a London derby on Sunday afternoon.

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

What time is kick-off against Chelsea?

The match starts at 2.25pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

Tickets for the match will be available to buy online until kick-off and supporters can buy on the day from the Paxton House ticket office, subject to availability.

Sunday’s game will be televised live in the UK on BBC Two, plus BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website and WSL’s Official YouTube channel.

If you’re following us from overseas, check out here to see if the game is live in your area.

Our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will bring you full live text and audio commentary throughout the match.

Video highlights will be available on club channels from four hours after the full-time whistle.

What is the team news?

Drew Spence and Maika Hamano will be unavailable for this weekend’s clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Midfielder Drew is serving the first game of her three-match suspension, while Maika is ineligible to face her parent club under the terms of the loan deal with Chelsea.

Martin Ho confirmed, though, that everyone else who faced West Ham United last weekend will be available for selection on Sunday.

Lucy Bronze will miss the London derby for Chelsea, alongside Mayra Ramirez, who suffered a setback in training earlier this week.

Sonia Bompastor said forward Aggie Beever-Jones will be assessed ahead of the game.

Who is the referee?

Sunday’s game will be refereed by Phoebe Cross.

Nicoleta Bria and Magdalena Golba will serve as her assistants, with Joanee Horwood as the fourth official.

What kit colours will the teams be wearing?

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

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

Our goalkeeper will play in purple, with Chelsea’s in orange.

What will the weather conditions be like?

It’s expected to be spells of the odd rain throughout the morning and leading up to kick-off in north London, with temperatures at around 11 degrees.

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

The official matchday programme will be on sale at the stadium on Sunday, priced at £3.50, while copies can also be ordered online here for delivery direct to your door.

In this edition, we’ve an exclusive main feature interview with recent Spurs centurion Eveliina Summanen, Olivia Holdt creates her ultimate team-mate in the ‘Player Mashup’ feature and we chat to F1 Academy Champion and Spurs supporter, Abbi Pulling.

And, for the first time, we’ll have an exclusive pull-out poster inside our programmes, so make sure to grab your copy.

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.

We make the trip to Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime to take on a Manchester United side that’s been in resurgent form in recent weeks under our former midfielder Michael Carrick.

Here’s all the pre-match information you need...

What time does the match start?

The game begins at 12.30pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

Saturday’s match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.

If you’re following us from overseas, head over to our Spurs on TV web page to see if the game is being shown live in your region.

As always, our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app will bring you full live text and audio commentary throughout the game.

Video highlights will be available across club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle, with a full match replay available on demand on SPURSPLAY from midnight.

What is the team news?

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are both available for Saturday’s game, the former having been forced off at half-time against Manchester City last week through illness and the latter having missed our last two games over a minor issue.

Djed Spence will be assessed as to whether he is fit enough to return from a calf problem.

Kevin Danso, Richarlison, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Pedro Porro, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies all remain sidelined.

Mason Mount will be assessed by United to see if he’s able to play, but Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu have been ruled out.

Who is the referee?

Saturday’s game will be officiated by Michael Oliver.

Stuart Burt and Nick Greenhalgh will be his assistants, with Sam Allison as the fourth official.

VAR duties will be handled by Paul Tierney and assistant Marc Perry.

Our Under-21s’ home Premier League 2 fixture against Birmingham City on Sunday (8 February) will now be played at Hotspur Way.

The match was initially set to be played at Stevenage’s Lamex Stadium.

Kick-off remains at 1pm, with the game set to be shown live on SPURSPLAY.

Eveliina Summanen feels a sense of pride as she etched her name into the Club’s history book last weekend.

Starting in our comeback win over West Ham United in the Women’s Super League on Sunday, the Finland international, who joined us in January, 2022, rightly became part of the ‘100 Club’, reaching a century of appearance for the Club.

A consistent performer in the heart of our midfield since she made the move to north London midway through the 2021/22 campaign, the 27-year-old has consistently worn the Lilywhite shirt with plenty of heart and passion, week in, week out.

So, when asked about her thoughts on achieving this milestone at the Club, there was no surprise that Eve couldn’t stop beaming with pride.

Speaking in an exclusive interview in the matchday programme for Sunday’s derby against Chelsea, our number 25 said: “Of course, it means a lot. It’s a big achievement to reach 100 appearances for Spurs and I’m just grateful to be able to achieve that.

“Obviously, I dreamed about it, but I never expected it. So, now, it’s amazing that it has become a reality. I feel I have grown into the league, the team and the club and I love putting on and wearing the Spurs shirt.

“Being at a big club like Spurs, I was able to settle in and then grow into the role I have now. I feel like I’ve come a long way and I’ve had amazing team-mates and staff, as well as different cultures, helping me become a better player and who I am now.”

Read the full interview with Eve in Sunday’s matchday programme. Still priced at £3.50, the 40-page issue also features Martin Ho’s exclusive column, the latest instalment of our ‘Player Mash-Up’ series - this week with Olivia Holdt – plus an interview with F1 Academy Champion and Spurs supporter, Abbi Pulling.

And, for the first time, we’ll have an exclusive pull-out poster inside our programmes, so make sure to grab your copy.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has three injury concerns ahead of our trip to Old Trafford on Saturday.

A former player of ours (2004-2006), Michael, who recently took interim charge of United, spoke in a press conference yesterday and confirmed three of his players would likely miss the lunchtime clash.

Beginning with former Chelsea man Mason Mount, the midfielder is getting closer to a return after missing their 3-2 win over Fulham last weekend, but Carrick was not drawn on whether Mount could be in line to face us this weekend.

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As Martin Ho takes to the home dugout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time on Sunday afternoon, we will be seeking to extend our impressive home record in the Women’s Super League this term.

Picking up 16 points from our seven home fixtures at Brisbane Road to date, we’ve the second-best home record in England’s top flight this campaign - only current league leaders Manchester City have accumulated more points on their own turf (24).

And, having beaten Aston Villa and Leicester City in our last two clashes at Brisbane Road, we’ll be aiming to win three home matches in a row in the WSL for the first time since our promotion in 2019.

We head into Sunday’s London derby on the back of an impressive comeback win at West Ham United, with second-half goals from Matilda Vinberg and Olivia Holdt earning a 2-1 victory at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

That comeback was the third time we have won from behind in the league – our most wins from losing positions in a single WSL campaign – while we’ve won the most points from behind in the competition this term (nine).

However, to continue on our impressive run of form in front of our home crowd, we’ll need to achieve something that we’ve never done against London rivals Chelsea.

In our last 12 meetings with the Blues in the WSL, the six-time league champions have come out on top every single time.

Opponents Chelsea, though, will arrive in N17 having lost back-to-back WSL games for the first time since July, 2015 – suffering a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal followed by a heavy 5-1 loss to Manchester City.

Here are some other headlines pre-match facts, courtesy of Opta, ahead of Sunday’s London derby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium…

Chelsea have dropped points in six different WSL games this season (D3 L3), their most times in a campaign since the 2018-19 season (8 times – D6 L2); since MD8 in November last year, only Liverpool (7), Everton (6) and Leicester City (4) have won fewer points in the top-flight than the Blues (8 – P7 W2 D2 L3).

We have won eight of their 14 league games this season (D2 L4), and we could now record nine victories in a single WSL campaign for only the second time after the 2021-22 season (also 8 in 2023-24). Our 28 shots in MD14’s win over West Ham were their most ever in a WSL game.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has suffered back-to-back defeats for the very first time in her managerial career (P181 W149 D18 L14), while her three losses in Chelsea’s last five league games (W2) are more than she suffered across her first 104 league matches with Lyon and the Blues (W92 D10 L2).

Only Khadija Shaw’s goals (14 goals, 8 points) have yielded more points for their side in the WSL this season than those from Tottenham Hotspur pair Bethany England (4 goals, 7 points) and Olivia Holdt (4 goals, 6 points); Holdt is one of only two players to score from outside the area this season with both her left foot (vs Man City) and right foot (vs West Ham) alongside Brighton’s Marisa Olislagers.

Alyssa Thompson is Chelsea’s leading goalscorer in the WSL this season with five goals – that tally is already the third most ever by a non-English player for the reigning champions in a campaign while aged 21 or under, after Erin Cuthbert in 2018-19 (8 for Chelsea) and Kim Little in 2012 (7 for Arsenal).

"Michael Carrick has won three games from three, beating the two main title challengers in the process. How has he done this – and what will Thomas Frank do after a system tweak helped inspire the comeback against City?"

Rob Daly, official club commentator, presenter and pundit

What are United doing differently?

No Premier League formation has been discussed more than Manchester United’s this season. When Ruben Amorim switched to a back four in late December, with key players away at AFCON, United claimed a 1-0 win over Newcastle. But days later, his preferred 3-4-3 was back - and the team were held at home by bottom-of-the-table Wolves. Shortly after a subsequent 1-1 draw at Leeds, Amorim was gone. Michael Carrick’s appointment has seen United revert to a 4-2-3-1, his preferred system when at Middlesbrough, with players in their more conventional positions. With the team looking more compact too, Casemiro isn’t having to run as far and is more comfortable when the team are out of possession, while Kobbie Mainoo, having essentially been exiled from the team, is back, and looks composed on the ball, whether carrying or moving it sharply onto team-mates.

Who will play in attack?

Patrick Dorgu’s injury feels like a loss for United right now, given Carrick played him as a left-winger against City and Arsenal, with the Danish international scoring in both games. However, without him, United still have a menacing-looking front line, one that includes Bruno Fernandes in the number 10 position – a player with more assists (12) than any other in the Premier League. Amad Diallo, often a wing-back under Amorim, is now a threat on the right wing with Matheus Cunha (two goals in two games) on the left last time out. Bryan Mbeumo will surely start, and will likely lead the line - even though Benjamin Sesko has four goals in four, including his late winner as a substitute against Fulham last weekend.

How did the 2-2 in N17 play out?

Given how much has changed tactically for United, it’s hard to know what to take from the meeting of these two sides in N17 a mere three months ago, a game that finished 2-2. Spurs were struggling to cut through, although two substitutes did help shift the momentum. At 1-0 down, Mathys Tel replaced Xavi Simons with 11 minutes to go and, not long after, the Frenchman swept in the equaliser. "Sometimes you're lucky," admitted Thomas Frank. "Every single time I take a decision to sub a player, it is only with one aim - to win the game." Wilson Odobert was brought on at half-time and, into the final 20 minutes, really came into his own, perpetually running past Amad Diallo who had been moved to wing-back. The goal for 2-1 was guided in by Richarlison’s head, via Odobert’s whipped shot from the edge of the area. The even-later concession of Matthijs de Ligt’s header stung, a moment that denied Spurs a standout home result of the season.

Which formation will Thomas Frank play?

Spurs had started with 3-4-3 for a fourth match in a row going into the game with Manchester City last week – but illness to Cristian Romero, off at half-time, forced Thomas Frank to switch to something resembling a 4-4-2. Pape Matar Sarr came on down the right, Xavi Simons moved even further out to the left, while Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke played up front together and got stuck into City’s two centre-backs as the team fought back for 2-2. It’s hard to know, therefore, given the 3-4-3 system worked well in wins over Dortmund and Frankfurt, what Thomas Frank will go for at Old Trafford. Micky van de Ven’s return, having trained this week, and Romero’s recovery, means there are further options to use that system. Regardless of shape, Spurs’ head coach knows what he wants in terms of energy and intensity. “What I liked of the second half is we were even more aggressive in the high pressure and finally the 50-50s landed a little bit more for us,” he explained. Solanke’s goal for 2-2 was a perfect example of that, with Conor Gallagher pouncing upon a loose second ball to race down the right and supply his fellow England international.

Last time we met...

Beatrice Cunnison will join FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division side Real Bedford on a dual registration for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.

The young defender, who has made 13 appearances for our Under-19s this term, scoring two goals, has joined the Pirates for her first experience of senior football in a highly competitive league.

She is set to be involved in their league clash with Hashtag United - where fellow Under-19s players Ruby Gaitely and Blue Bartlett-Antwi are currently on dual registration - this weekend.

Young forward Faye Fields-Davis is also with Real Bedford this season, where she joined on a dual registration in late November.

Under the terms of the dual registration, she will continue to train with us on certain days of the week alongside her training and matchday commitments with Real Bedford.

We face Chelsea this Sunday in the first of three WSL games played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season – kick-off 2.25pm. If you’re attending, please read our travel update ahead of planning your journey to the stadium.

Frequent services are anticipated through White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Seven Sisters and Tottenham Hale before and after the game. There are no reported engineering works and a regular Sunday service in operation.

For supporters travelling to London by train, please be aware that engineering works will affect journeys between Peterborough and London:

LNER, Lumo, Grand Central – There will be no service between Peterborough and London King’s Cross. Reduced rail replacement bus services will operate to Bedford, connecting with Thameslink services to and from St Pancras.

Great Northern – There will be no service, with all lines closed from Peterborough / Royston / Hertford North to London King’s Cross and Moorgate. A rail replacement bus service in operation.

There will be no shuttle bus service in operation for this fixture.

Stations | White Hart Lane

On the Weaver line, 4 services are expected to call at White Hart Lane in both directions before and after the game, with services operating between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt.

Supporters travelling to Liverpool Street post-match are reminded that Northumberland Park services have greater capacity and frequency to those at White Hart Lane, and the journey time should be shorter as there are fewer stops.

White Hart Lane is a fully accessible station.

Northumberland Park

If travelling on Greater Anglia services, we recommend using Northumberland Park as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Northumberland Park is also recommended for supporters heading to Liverpool Street after the game as it will have a higher train capacity than White Hart Lane.

There are expected to be 4 services calling at the station in each direction before and after the game – though please note Stansted Express services will not call here.

CLICK HERE to view the full Greater Anglia timetable...

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale is a fully accessible station and is served by the Victoria line and Greater Anglia services.

Supporters travelling on the Victoria line are encouraged to use Tottenham Hale rather than Seven Sisters as it is a shorter journey to and from the stadium. Victoria line services will operate every 2-3 minutes in both directions before and after the game.

There will also be 10 Greater Anglia services per hour operating in each direction through Tottenham Hale, including 4 Stansted Express trains each way. We recommend using Northumberland Park for Greater Anglia services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Tottenham Hale.

Seven Sisters

Victoria line services will be operating every 2-3 minutes in each direction before and after the game.

Pre-match, a diversion route will be in place at Birstall Road for pedestrians entering Seven Sisters station for interchange between the Victoria line and London Overground services. This is to avoid congestion on the northbound platform.

We encourage supporters to consider using Tottenham Hale for Victoria Line services as it is a shorter distance to the stadium than Seven Sisters.

Queue management

Queue management systems will be in place at all stations for the safety of all passengers and staff.

At each station, the queue management staff are in contact with the Station Managers who will confirm when platforms are clear to enable more passengers to enter the station. For the safety of all passengers and staff, supporters are kindly asked to cooperate with station staff and always follow their instructions.

Cycling

Extra parking facilities for dockless bikes are available in the surrounding area, making cycling to the stadium easier than ever. Here’s a list of locations where you can start and end your journey:

High Road

Cedar Road

Ruskin Road (North)

Ruskin Road (South)

Church Road

Brereton Road (North)

Brereton Road (South)

White Hart Lane

Vicarage Road

Lansdowne Road

Scotland Green

Pembury Road (North)

Pembury Road (South)

Bike stands also remain available at Tottenham Community Sports Centre and St Francis De Sales School, which are both located on the High Road. Dedicated bicycle parking is also available on-street around the stadium.

Although our Bag Policy still applies, stewards will be briefed regarding cyclists’ need to carry helmets, puncture kits and removable seats into the stadium.

As Manchester United mark the anniverary of the Munich Air Disaster - 6 February, 1958 - ahead of our Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday (12.30pm UK), we've dipped into our archives to bring you the thoughts of one of our greats, Cliff Jones, on the shining light of the 'Busby Babes', Duncan Edwards.

Legends on Legends

Cliff Jones on Duncan Edwards, 2015

Cliff Jones believes the sky was the limit for the iconic figure of United's 'Busby Babes', Duncan Edwards, tragically killed following the Munich Air Disaster in February, 1958.

A key member of Bill Nicholson's 'glory glory' team of the early 1960s, Cliff actually played with Edwards in the British Army team in the mid-1950s.

Edwards was the player of his generation and only 21 when he was one of eight United players tragically killed in a plane crash on their way back from a European Cup tie against Red Star Belgrade. Edwards survived the crash on 6 February, 1958, but died in hospital 15 days later.

"I'm sure he would have gone on to become the best player in the world," said Cliff. "What a tragedy that he passed away aged just 21."

An all-action midfielder - playing left-half or inside-left - Edwards was the youngest player to play in the First Division when he made his debut for United aged 16 years, 154 days in 1953. He made his full England debut April, 1955 aged 18 years, 183 days - the youngest debutant after the Second World War, and a record that stood until Michael Owen's debut in 1998.

In just five years, Edwards made 177 appearances for United and helped them claim back-to-back titles in 1956 and 1957. He also won 18 England caps, scoring five goals.

"I didn’t play against the Busby Babes but I played with a lot of those players for the British Army team, the likes of Bobby Charlton, Eddie Colman and, of course, Duncan Edwards. Dave Mackay was also in that team as well, we had quite a side!" said Cliff, a legend here at Spurs with four major trophies and 159 goals in 378 appearances between 1958-68.

"Duncan had everything, the skill, the physique, the commitment, he was just a great, great player.

"Bobby Charlton always said the only player he ever felt in awe of during his career was Duncan Edwards. That’s coming from the great Bobby Charlton, who many see as the greatest player himself!"

Indeed, Sir Bobby's words provide an insight into how just how highly Edwards was regarded. "The best player I’ve ever seen and the best footballer I ever played with. The only player who ever made me feel inferior."