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Our spirited comeback to beat Liverpool on Sunday made it three wins out of our four home games for the 2025/26 Barclays Women’s Super League.

Toko Koga’s first goal for the Club cancelled out Beata Olsson’s opener and got us back on level terms before Bethany England’s second half strike made it 15 points out of a possible 21 this term, lifting us back to fourth in the table and above north London rivals Arsenal.

So, how many times have we won three of our first four home games in a WSL season?

Well, the answer is one – and that was achieved on Sunday against the Reds.

We kicked started our WSL campaign with a 1-0 victory over West Ham United in September, after a late penalty from our captain claimed the three points from our London rivals.

And, despite a heavy defeat to Manchester City in the following home game, we quickly responded with another 1-0 win in front of our fans – this time against Brighton as Cathinka Tandberg slotted home from Jess Naz’s low cross.

In fact, if we include our home clashes in the Subway Women’s League Cup, we’ve only lost once in our six matches at Brisbane Road this campaign – a goalless draw with Aston Villa before a comfortable 3-0 win over Birmingham City.

As mentioned, Bethany also created WSL history with her strike against Liverpool as she became the first player to score 50 home goals in the competition.

Ahead of our meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight, here is a look at how FC Copenhagen have fared both in European football and against English opposition...

European football

Excluding the Intertoto Cup, this will be Copenhagen's 270th match in European competition. They have won 111 games, drawn 71 and lost 87.

Since their formation in 1992, they have played in at least one European match in every season.

Their best win percentage has come in UEFA's newest competition - the Europa Conference League (56 per cent) - with the lowest coming in the UEFA Cup/ Europa League (36 per cent).

In the Champions League, they hold a 40 per cent win ratio, taking victory in 47 of their 115 games to date.

Out of those wins, just 10 have come in the Champions League proper, and only two of those have come away from home - Panathinaikos (2010/11) and Club Brugge (2016/17).

So far this campaign, they have one point to their name in the League Phase, drawing 2-2 at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Matchday One. They have since suffered back-to-back defeats, 2-0 away at Qarabag and 4-2 at home to Borussia Dortmund.

English opposition

Tonight will be their 20th competitive game against European opposition.

Having previously faced Chelsea and Manchester City six times each, Manchester United five times and Leicester City twice, Copenhagen have won just two games, both coming against United (2006/07 and 2023/24) with both coming in Denmark.

They have lost 12 of the remaining 17 games, with the other five ending in draws.

They last faced an English side in just last term as they took on Chelsea in the Europa Conference League. Copenhagen lost both legs of the round of 16 tie.

Our players' records against FC Copenhagen

Only two of our players have faced FC Copenhagen to date in a competitive fixture.

Having played in Denmark between 2018 and 2020 for Nordsjælland, Mohammed Kudus has played Copenhagen six times, scoring once.

In October, 2023, Mathys Tel scored the winner for Bayern Munich when they defeated Copenhagen 2-1 in the Champions League group stage.

This is our first match against FC Copenhagen in European competition - but we have faced the Danish Superliga side before.

That encounter came over 21 years ago - 15 July 2004 - at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, as part of the 30th anniversary of the Gothia Cup youth tournament. The second of our three-match training camp in Sweden, it resulted in a 2-2 draw. We also played Falkenbergs (1-1) and Trollhattan (0-1).

Alvaro Santos gave the reigning Danish champions a fourth minute lead which Dean Richards levelled in the 27th minute. Jermain Defoe put us 2-1 ahead but Thomas Roll equalised in the 76th minute. The crowd figure was 15,104.

Here's how we lined up that day: Keller, Carr, Taricco, Davis, Bunjevcevic, Richards, Davies (Marney 62), Brown, Defoe, Keane, Jackson (Ricketts 70). Substitutes (not used): Fulop, Mabizela, Yeates, Kelly, Doherty, McKie, Hughes, Barnard.

Pictured above: Jermain Defoe in action against FC Copenhagen in Gothenburg in 2004...

Comeback vs Aalborg | 2007

We've come up against Danish opposition just once on the European stage - and it took quite a comeback to topple Aalborg in the group stage of the Europa League at the Lane back in November, 2007. Goals from Thomas Enevoldsen and Kasper Risgard saw the visitors 2-0 up at half-time. However, a tactical switch from Juande Ramos as we moved to a 3-5-2 system did the trick as Dimitar Berbatov, Steed Malbranque and Darren Bent completely turned it around by the hour mark. That's how it stayed - and we'd progress to the quarter-finals that campaign before we were agonisingly beaten on penalties by PSV.

Our line-up vs Aalborg: Robinson, Lee (Bent 45), Chimbonda, Dawson, Bale, Lennon, Jenas (Huddlestone 45), Zokora, Malbranque, Keane, Berbatov (Boateng 74). Substitutes (not used): Cerny, Tainio, Stalteri, Taarabt.

Familiar PL foe for Copenhagen...

While we've only faced one Danish opponent in European competition, this MD4 encounter will represent FC Copenhagen's 20th match against English opposition - most recently losing out to Chelsea in the Conference League in March.

Our results vs the Danes...

Thomas Frank says our UEFA Champions League MD4 clash against FC Copenhagen will be 'a little special' for him - not least because he once managed their fierce city rivals, Brondby IF.

Thomas spent three years at Brondby, finishing third in the Danish Superliga in 2013/14 and 2014/15.

"I think they would be pleased to meet me again," Thomas smiled after he was asked by Danish journalists how he would describe his relationship with FC Copenhagen fans.

Here's what he had to say on this evening's opponents during yesterday's pre-match press conference at Hotspur Way...

How much do you follow games in the Superliga (Denmark)? How much have you seen of FC Copenhagen?

Thomas: “Of course I follow the results and the league, so I know how the results are every week. I still have good colleagues, friends working in different clubs, knowing obviously also a lot of people in Copenhagen. So, I know of course Copenhagen is not in the best place, but it's a very good team. They have very good European experience. I expect it to be a difficult game, and always that's my little bit go-to, no matter a team, if they're in form or they are out of form, the next game is the one that everything can change in. So, we prepare like normal, very aware of the strength of Copenhagen and of course some areas we like to exploit. So that's how I take it. I know Jacob Neestrup very well. He's a very good coach. He knows what he's doing with his coaching staff, so I expect a tough challenge and a tough tactical challenge.”

How would you describe your relationship with the Copenhagen fans? They probably remember your time in Brøndby as well!

Thomas: “Yeah, I think they would be pleased to meet me again. Of course, there's a relationship because I was head coach of Brøndby. Obviously, not the biggest fan of me, but that's fair, that's part of it.”

Do you still feel like you still have some Brøndby genes in you and do you feel like an extra rival with Copenhagen - or is it in the past?

Thomas: “Of course, I was almost three years in Brøndby. If you are that, the fans get under your skin, and the club does as well. So, of course, it's Brøndby that got my support. Tomorrow, in some ways, it's a little bit special against the Danish team. I know quite a few who work in the backroom staff and in the club. Of course, I know some of the Danish players from different, whether it be a national team or whatever, how I came across them. That's why it's a little more special. Tomorrow, I just want to win, we play in the Champions League, play at home and Vic said it perfectly - the best way to get a little bit back on track is a good performance and win at home. So, that's the main bit.”

New for this season, our Official Matchday Programme brings fans a collection of photos sourced from a deep dive into our Mirrorpix photography archive, most of which have never been seen before.

We'll bring you a taster of the gallery here on tottenhamhotspur.com...

Next up, it's FC Copenhagen in MD4 of the UEFA Champions League league phase - and, as we've only played the Danish side once in a friendly over 20 years ago, we've instead brought you a gallery of one of the greats, Pat Jennings, UEFA Cup winner in 1972 (plus FA Cup 1967, League Cup 1971, 1973) and regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world in his pomp.

Above - Pat makes a superb diving save to deny Everton’s Roy Vernon at Goodison just three games into his Spurs career in August 1964...

Kendra Brown netted her first senior goal to help Dulwich Hamlet to a 1-0 win over MK Dons in the FA Women’s National League Division One South East on Sunday.

Joining the Hamlets last month on a dual registration, the midfielder was on hand in the 16th minute as her strike from the edge of the box found the back of the net via the inside of the left post.

Opening her account for the south-east London side, Kendra’s goal proved to be enough in the contest as they went on to secure an important three points in the league, lifting them eight points above safety.

Kendra went on to complete the full match at Champion Hill.

It was our Academy graduate’s sixth appearance for the Hamlets, where she also registered an assist on her debut last month in the 2-1 win over QPR.

Gaitely stars in Hashtag’s win over the Pirates

Elsewhere, Ruby Gaitely put in a Player of the Match performance for Hashtag United as they recorded an impressive 2-0 win over Real Bedford in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division on Sunday.

The midfielder, who also joined the Tags on a dual registration last month alongside Cruz Fuller-Fagan, started her first game for Essex-based side and starred in their excellent display at the Ledger Stadium.

She went on to complete around 75 minutes before making way while Cruz was a late second half substitute for Hashtag United.

That result saw the side climbed out of the relegation zone in the Southern Premier Division and up to eighth in the table.

Tottenham Hotspur can today announce an extension to its successful association with AIA Group Limited, who will become the club’s Global Training Partner from July, 2027, through to June, 2032. AIA remains the Club’s Global Principal Partner and front-of-shirt sponsor until the end of the 2026/2027 season.

From July 2027, AIA will transition to Global Training Partner and its brand will be featured on the training wear for all teams and coaches’ apparel. AIA’s brand will also continue to appear on LED signage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and its campaigns will include both our men’s and women’s squads. The Global Training Partnership further strengthens AIA and the Club’s shared commitment to promoting healthy living.

Since the outset of the partnership in 2013, AIA and the Club have achieved major milestones together both on and off the pitch. During this time, the Club has experienced exceptional growth globally, opening its state-of-the-art stadium while continuing to strive for sporting success, including lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy earlier this year. In this same period, in which the AIA brand has adorned the front of Tottenham Hotspur shirts seen by billions worldwide, AIA has strengthened its position as a leading insurance brand across its markets.

To date, over 175,000 young people across Asia have participated in the highly popular AIA football clinics run by Spurs coaches. Through this extended partnership, AIA and Spurs will continue their far-reaching public engagement around training, health, and wellbeing in Asia. In 2022, AIA launched its AIA One Billion (AOB) initiative, with the ambition to engage a billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. To date, the campaign has reached over half a billion people, and the continued collaboration with Spurs will play a key role in achieving the AOB ambition.

Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer, said, “AIA is delighted to extend our strong partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club through to 2032. The evolution of our partnership reflects our shared belief in the power of sport to inspire healthier living and personal development. Asia is the region with the Premier League’s largest fanbase and as we enter the next chapter of our collaboration, we’re excited to build on our achievements and introduce new initiatives that empower people across Asia to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

“AIA’s own commitment to best-in-class training initiatives reflects the same principles championed by the Club – teamwork, personal growth, and excellence. AIA has continued to set new records with 11 consecutive global Million Dollar Round Table number one rankings, demonstrating how training underpins the success of our professional agency and helps to cultivate the industry’s best talent.”

Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, said: “During our long-term partnership to date, Tottenham Hotspur and AIA have made history together. Both brands have experienced significant growth as we have shared unforgettable moments on and off the pitch, including some of the most important events in our Club’s history.

“Importantly, the partnership has been able to make a tangible, positive difference in the lives of thousands of young people across Asia– bringing our unique brand of football coaching to a region that has such a huge passion for the game – with the clear message of empowering people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

“We are incredibly excited for the next chapter of a special partnership that will see our two globally recognised brands remain synonymous with each other for many years to come.”

We’re back in UEFA Champions League action on Tuesday evening with FC Copenhagen set to visit us at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Danish side are yet to pick up a win in Europe so far this term, drawing one and losing two of their games to date.

We’re unbeaten after three matches, but will be looking for a return to winning ways after drawing our last two European matches, both of which were away from home.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tuesday’s clash...

What time does the match start?

We get underway at 8pm UK time.

How can I watch the game?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.

Check out our Spurs on TV page if you're following us from overseas.

Remember, our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app also enables you to follow the action with live text and audio commentary throughout the game.

What is the team news?

Lucas Bergvall will miss our next two matches after his concussion against Chelsea on Saturday, but Thomas Frank is hopeful that Mohammed Kudus and Djed Spence will be available after picking up knocks in that match.

Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma and Kota Takai are still sidelined, with the latter five ineligible anyway, along with Mathys Tel.

Thomas Delaney, Oliver Hojer, Magnus Mattsson, Rodrigo Huescas and Birger Meling are all absent for the visitors, while defenders Marcos Lopez (injury) and Gabriel Pereira (illness) will be assessed.

Who is the referee?

Tuesday’s referee will be Erik Lambrechts of Belgium.

He’ll be assisted by Jo de Weirdt and Kevin Monteny, with Nathan Verboomen as the fourth official.

The Video Assistant Referee will be Bram Van Driessche, assisted by Angelos Evangelou.

Which kit colours will the teams be wearing?

We’ll wear our traditional all-Lilywhite home kit as usual in European games.

Copenhagen will wear dark green shirts, black shorts and dark green socks.

Our goalkeeper will be in blue, with theirs in red.

Our Academy will be back in UEFA Youth League action at home to FC Copenhagen on Tuesday afternoon (1pm UK) – and you’ll be able to watch the game live on SPURSPLAY.

Led by Wayne Burnett, our young team enters matchday four proudly perched on top of the table in the league stage of the Under-19 competition.

We’re one of six sides – Athletic Club, Chelsea, Club Brugge, Real Madrid and Barcelona being the others – to have a 100 per cent record so far, but we’re sure to face a stern test against our Danish visitors at Hotspur Way.

With a number of regular starters in the competition unavailable – some are sidelined, while others are away representing England at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar – we’ll be forced to make changes, with a handful of players potentially in line for their first starts in the tournament.

As usual, our team for the Under-19 competition will comprise a mixture of players from our Under-21 and Under-18 squads. Both sets of players will be keen to make an impact after some disappointing results in recent days – the Under-21s slipped to a 2-1 home defeat to Southampton in the Premier League 2 at the weekend, while many of our Under-18s players were involving in last week’s 3-1 defeat at West Ham United in our third and final group stage match in the Under-17 Premier League Cup, a result that saw us eliminated from the competition after winning it last term. Reiss Elliott-Parris was our goalscorer against the Hammers.

Kick-off against FC Copenhagen will be at 1pm UK time on Tuesday – tune in to SPURSPLAY to watch the game live.

A full match report will be available here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app afterwards as usual.

One of the voices of European football on talkSPORT and Sky Sports, well known for The Football Ramble podcast, an author and writer for The Guardian - and a regular contributor here at Spurs for almost 10 years - Andy Brassell will give his view on our UEFA Champions League opponents as part of our '60 seconds on...' pre-match feature this season.

Next up, it's MD4 and Danish Superliga champions FC Copenhagen at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday evening (8pm UK).

@andybrassell

State of play

Andy: “FC Copenhagen are not in an amazing place at the moment, not just because they've only taken one point from three games in the Champions League so far, but they're just struggling a little. They're sitting in fourth place in the Danish Super League at the moment, just about beat Fredericia, a team that they should be rolling over easily, at the weekend. It's a bit scrappy, and I think if you listened to Jacob Neestrup, the coach, afterwards, he was saying this is how it is at the moment. It's tough, and it's going to be like that for a while because they're missing probably five, six key players, most notably Thomas Delaney, Birger Meling, who are experienced and add a lot to the team in the context of the Champions League. I think the fact that they benched William Clem, for example, and Jordan Larsson at the weekend was probably with this game against Spurs in mind. The squad is really stretched at the moment because of the amount of football and the number of injuries, and missing guys of experience in the Champions League is a lot to deal with.”

Copenhagen ‘redefining themselves’

Andy: “Jacob Neestrup almost created a rod for his own back… when you look at the last time FC Copenhagen were in the Champions League, they got out of their group at the expense of Manchester United and Galatasaray. Galatasaray, I thought, played really well and Copenhagen closed them out really well, a 1-0 win at the Parken (Stadium) on the closing day on MD6 to get through ahead of them. That, and the fact that they've recreated themselves, re-stationed themselves as a sort of hub for Nordic talent - that's how they got Roony Bardghji (now at Barcelona), of course, across from Sweden. They're meant to be this Scandi ‘finishing school’ for the best players in the region. That should leave them well set but, of course, the fact that they have set themselves up quite self-consciously as that, and that they did well in the Champions League, has added pressure. On top of that, you look at Midtjylland, who are doing well at bringing back prime players – they were able to bring back Philip Billing, a Premier League player (Huddersfield, Bournemouth) who won Serie A while on loan at Napoli last season, and then he went straight back to Denmark while he was still in his 20s. So that, and if you look at the youth development of Nordsjælland, that's why they've had to try and redefine themselves in recent years. It's not always easy.”

Good spells in UCL games this season...

Andy: “Of course, they've got experienced players in there to try and bring the younger players along. You look at Clem, you look at Lukas Lerager, you look at Viktor Claesson, Delaney, when fit, obviously he's not at the moment, players like that, they're a team that's expected to win more often than not. Having not been involved in the initial new format of the Champions League, I think they're struggling to adjust to it a little bit. They've had good spells in most of these games. I think they could have beaten Bayer Leverkusen in that 2-2 draw. There were moments when they were well in the game against Borussia Dortmund, and then Dortmund, who are obviously one of the better teams in the Champions League, who score a lot of goals from every angle - they've got 12 in three so far this season - took it away from them (2-4). So, for them, I think it would be a genuine exploit for them to make the top 24 when you look at the injury list at the moment."