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Gallery: New Nike 2026/27 Away Kit up close

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Reconnecting at the start of a new era, the away shirt is a vibrant, contemporary look inspired by Tottenham’s cultural diversity and urban street style.

With a dark navy body, the front of the shirt pops with an almost iridescent flow of orange and pink detail shooting all the way down the top.

Check out the shirt below...

Fixtures 2026/27 – list in full

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Our full, provisional calendar for the new campaign can be found below, including scheduled dates for our participation in the Emirates FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Please remember, all fixtures remain subject to change.

We’ll begin our campaign on Saturday 22 August away to Brentford in a repeat of our opening fixture of the 2023/24 season. This match has been selected for live television coverage in the UK on Sky Sports and will kick off at 5.30pm. Broadcast selections for fixtures beyond match round one will be confirmed in due course.

With no European football this year, we will enter the Carabao Cup in round two, with ties set to take place in the first midweek of the Premier League season. Should we progress to round three, these ties will be split across two midweeks in September owing to a number of Premier League clubs’ participation in European competition.

Meanwhile, we’ll enter the Emirates FA Cup at the third round stage as usual, with ties scheduled for the weekend of 9/10 January, 2027.

International breaks are scheduled differently to previous seasons – the campaign will run uninterrupted until the end of September, at which point back-to-back weekends are reserved for internationals, meaning a near three-week break from Premier League action from September into October. Usual two-week breaks (one weekend in the middle) will then be held in November and March, as in previous seasons.

The last round of Premier League fixtures, where we'll play away to Aston Villa, is scheduled for Sunday 30 May at 4pm.

Match ticketing details for each individual fixture will be confirmed in due course. To get access to match tickets, sign up to become a One Hotspur member.

Our full, provisional fixture list can be found below. Again, a reminder that all fixtures are subject to change.

Fixtures 2026/27

Home fixtures in bold

Domestic cup dates in italic

August, 2026

Sat Aug 22 Brentford A – 5.30pm

Wed Aug 26 Carabao Cup round two

Sat Aug 29 Newcastle United H – 3pm

September, 2026

Sat Sep 5 Nottingham Forest A – 3pm

Wed Sep 9 Carabao Cup round three

Sat Sep 12 Everton H – 3pm

Wed Sep 16 Carabao Cup round three

Sat Sep 19 Aston Villa H – 3pm

October, 2026

Sat Oct 10 Manchester United A – 3pm

Sat Oct 17 Coventry City H – 3pm

Sat Oct 24 Chelsea A – 3pm

Wed Oct 28 Carabao Cup round four

Sat Oct 31 Crystal Palace H – 3pm

November, 2026

Sat Nov 7 Leeds United A – 3pm

Sat Nov 21 Ipswich Town H – 3pm

Sat Nov 28 Sunderland A – 3pm*

December, 2026

Wed Dec 2 Fulham H – 8pm

Sat Dec 5 Arsenal H – 3pm

Sat Dec 12 Hull City A – 3pm

Wed Dec 16 Carabao Cup round five

Sat Dec 19 Liverpool A – 3pm

Sat Dec 26 AFC Bournemouth H – 3pm

Wed Dec 30 Brighton & Hove Albion H – 8pm

January, 2026

Sat Jan 2 Manchester City A – 3pm

Wed Jan 6 Fulham A – 8pm

Sat Jan 9 Emirates FA Cup round three

Wed Jan 13 Carabao Cup semi-final, first leg

Sat Jan 16 Leeds United H – 3pm

Sat Jan 23 Crystal Palace A – 3pm*

Sat Jan 30 Sunderland H – 3pm*

February, 2026

Wed Feb 3 Carabao Cup semi-final, second leg

Sat Feb 6 Ipswich Town A – 3pm

Wed Feb 10 Manchester City H – 8pm

Sat Feb 13 Emirates FA Cup round four

Sat Feb 20 Brighton & Hove Albion A – 3pm

Sat Feb 27 Liverpool H – 3pm

March, 2026

Wed Mar 3 AFC Bournemouth A – 8pm

Sat Mar 6 Emirates FA Cup round five

Sat Mar 13 Nottingham Forest H – 3pm

Sat Mar 20 Everton A – 3pm

Sun Mar 21 Carabao Cup final

April, 2026

Sat Apr 3 Emirates FA Cup round six

Sat Apr 10 Brentford H – 3pm

Sat Apr 17 Newcastle United A – 3pm

Sat Apr 24 Hull City H – 3pm / Emirates FA Cup semi-final

May, 2026

Sat May 1 Arsenal A – 3pm

Sat May 8 Chelsea H – 3pm

Sat May 15 Coventry City A – 3pm

Sat May 22 Emirates FA Cup final

Sun May 23 Manchester United H – 3pm

Sun May 30 Aston Villa A – 4pm

*Match to move to Sunday or Monday due to opponents’ involvement in the UEFA Europa League.

Van Hecke: “I’ll always give everything and leave my heart out on the pitch”

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The pair formed a strong connection during their time together at former club Brighton & Hove Albion where the centre-back enjoyed a breakthrough season under the Italian in 2023/24, playing 39 times in all competitions to add to his 13 from the previous campaign.

The 26-year-old has since amassed 106 Premier League games and is another who brings proven experience in the division alongside fellow new defensive recruits Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.

All three are currently competing in this summer’s World Cup over in the United States, Canada and Mexico with Holland international Jan Paul lining up alongside compatriot Micky van de Ven – or agent Micky – in defence for their opening 2-2 draw with Japan on 14 June.

After signing a long-term deal with the club on Thursday evening, the defender said: "I'm really looking forward to playing for Spurs because it's such a big club and it's a big honour that I can join them.

"I got a very good feeling from the directors, and of course also from the manager, who I knew from Brighton and had a good time with him, so my connection with the manager is really strong. Also from Johan (Lange) and the owners, I got a really good feeling.

"Micky also told me some really good things about the club and was happy when he heard I was going to join. He was honest with me and said it's such a big club, the fans are really nice and there are really good people in the club.

"So now I have a really good impression of how the club is, and I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone."

Excelling for the Seagulls once again last term, starting each of his 36 Premier League appearances, the front-footed central defender registered the second most passes in the league (2,500) and contributed a senior career-best three goals and three assists – featuring a brace against Aston Villa – in 2025/26.

"I think I’m a player who will always give everything and leave my heart out on the pitch," vowed the former Blackburn Rovers loanee.

"I try to win every game, I try to win every tackle, every duel. And I think on the ball it's also my strength that I can play nice passes between the lines, play forward and play behind the lines.

"I can be a defender who is good on the ball, but also who does really like defending, being aggressive and playing on the front foot.

"I'm excited to join the club and I'm already looking forward to playing my first game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I've played there as a guy from the other team, but now I'm going to play there with the Tottenham Hotspur fans. I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone.”

Van Hecke joins from Brighton

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An experienced Netherlands international, he joins from Brighton & Hove Albion and has signed a long-term contract with the club.

Jan Paul said: "It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big club, it's a dream come true.

"I already have a really strong connection with the Head Coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Micky (van de Ven) has also told me some great things about the Club, so I can't wait to get started.

"I've been at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an opposition player and now I'm looking forward to walking out there in front of our fans wearing the Spurs shirt. That will be a special moment."

Sporting Director, Johan Lange, said: "Jan Paul is an outstanding defender who has excelled in the Premier League and at international level, and someone we have been tracking for a number of years.

"As well as his technical qualities and strong defensive instincts, he also has the maturity, character and professionalism that we look for when recruiting players.

"As we continue to build our squad, it is important to bring in players who can contribute immediately while also being part of our long-term vision.

"Jan Paul fits that profile perfectly, and we are excited about what he will bring to the team."

Head Coach, Roberto De Zerbi, said: "Jan Paul is someone I know very well from our time together at Brighton, and I'm delighted to be working with him again.

"He is a strong, intelligent centre-back who is brave in possession and plays with personality. Those are important qualities for the way I want our team to set-up.

"Off the pitch he is mature, a leader and has a hunger to learn and improve every day.

"Jan Paul has made great progress over the past few years and I believe he can develop even further here at Tottenham Hotspur."

Passionate and imposing, 26-year-old centre-back Jan Paul arrives from Brighton where he has become an accomplished Premier League and international defender.

He had initially joined the Seagulls at the age of 20 and on the back of just one season of senior football. He made just 16 appearances for NAC Breda in his debut campaign, which included outings in the second division side’s run to the KNVB Cup semi-finals, before sealing the move to England.

To gain further experience, he immediately returned to his homeland, sealing a loan move to Eredisivie side Heerenveen. Spending the 2020/21 campaign playing top-flight football for the first time, he also enjoyed another run to the KNVB Cup semi-finals.

Experiencing his first taste of English football the following season, Jan Paul moved to Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a season-long loan and enjoyed an outstanding campaign. He went on to be named the club’s Player of the Year, becoming the club's first loan player to claim the award.

His Brighton and Premier League debut came at the start of the 2022/23 as the Seagulls enjoyed their greatest ever season, finishing sixth to qualify for European football for the first time while they also reached the FA Cup semi-finals. Growing into a vital component in Roberto De Zerbi’s side on the south coast, the ball-playing defender made 39 appearances across all competitions the following term, which included seven appearances in the UEFA Europa League.

A constant figure at the back for Brighton, Jan Paul claimed the club’s Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards for the 2024/25 season before enjoying another fine campaign in 2025/26 - he registered the second highest number of passes in the Premier League with over 2,500 made while only two players enjoyed more touches of the ball in the competition.

Making his Netherlands Under-21 debut in June, 2022, he earned his first senior cap in September, 2024, in a 2-2 draw with Germany. He has 13 international caps to date and made his World Cup debut on Monday as the Dutch drew 2-2 with Japan.

Welcome, Jan Paul!

Women’s Under-19s to face Peterborough in pre-season

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Our young side will travel to PIMS Park to take on Peterborough United on Sunday 9 August, kick-off 2pm.

It will provide a unique test for our youngsters against senior opposition in the third tier of the Women’s football pyramid and be key preparation ahead of the 2026/27 Professional Game Academy League campaign.

Supporters will be able to attend the game and tickets will be available via Peterborough United.

Posh won the FA Women’s National League Division One Midlands title last term, remaining unbeaten in 22 league games, and achieved promotion to the third tier for the first time in their history.

Details of further pre-season fixtures for our Under-19s will be confirmed in due course.

Kirsty Hanson: Eight facts about our latest signing

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The 28-year-old Scotland international has penned a long-term contract in north London and will join us upon the opening of the summer transfer window after four successful seasons at Villa Park.

Ahead of her N17 arrival, here are eight things you may not know about our new forward…

A stellar season

This term, specifically in the Women’s Super League, was one of Kirsty’s best goalscoring campaign to date in her career.

Netting an impressive 12 goals in 22 league games, she finished as the third highest goalscorer in the league – behind Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw and Arsenal’s Alessia Russo.

Her 12 goals also saw her become the highest-scoring Scottish player in a single WSL season, previously beating Kim Little’s 11 goals in 2012.

Right or left footed?

One of Kirsty’s strongest attributes is that she can play anywhere along the frontline, notably on either side as a winger, and the way she scored her goals last season certainly backs this up.

Although she predominately started in a central position in Aston Villa’s attacking line, the eight of her 12 goals came on her left-foot with the other four on her right-foot, showcasing that she doesn’t really have a weak foot.

A familiar foe

Kirsty is name that Spurs supporters will know fondly – but for the wrong reasons.

Since facing the Scotland international for the first time in 2018/19 campaign, when she was playing for Manchester United, she has scored six times against us in the WSL and WSL 2.

Three of those came just this term, where she scored the opener at Brisbane Road before netting a brace as we ran out 7-3 winners at Villa Park in February.

And she didn’t stop there, scoring twice more as we met in the World Sevens last month at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.

Reunion

Kirsty will reunite with Head Coach Martin Ho after the pair worked together at Manchester United for two seasons.

Martin joined Marc Skinner’s coaching staff in 2020 as an assistant manager while Kirsty, who had been at United since 2018, had just completed her first full season in England’s top flight.

Talking about Martin, she told us: “I loved working with him previously as his sessions were just such high standard and really brought the best out of me.

“So, when he obviously got in contact with me about being the one to sign me, I was like, ‘wow’ and I just got so excited.”

Give us a paw

A popular theme in the squad, Kirsty is another player who has her own dog. He’s called Hugo and is a three-year-old cocker spaniel.

Interestingly though, despite being a big fan of dogs since a young age, her dad is allergic to dogs, so she had to wait until she moved out to finally get one… and she wasted no time in doing so.

Learning her trade

Before beginning her youth career in the WSL academies, first joining Manchester United before moving to Liverpool, Kirsty played in a local boys team called Warley Blues Boys with some friends she used to play on the street with.

She believed her time with the boys team helped with the physicality and aggression that she now possesses in the WSL.

Nickname

Upon completing her media duties with us after signing her contract, Kirsty actually revealed that Martin already has a nickname for her.

Answering some quickfire questions for our social channels, she revealed her nickname is ‘Kirky’.

Biggest influences

Speaking to West Riding FA in 2022, Kirsty said that her parents have had the biggest influence on her career.

She told them: “They work so hard to make sure me & my brother are okay so I’ve got my ‘never give up’ attitude from them.

“They drove me all over the country to various teams and camps to make sure I can achieve my dream. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to make it to any sessions when I was younger.

“My mum also used to be an athlete, so she knows what you have to do to be a professional athlete.”

‘When he got in contact, I was so excited’ – Hanson on Martin Ho

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Having joined us last summer from SK Brann, embarking on his first campaign as a Head Coach in the Women’s Super League, Martin guided us to a record-breaking term, securing our highest-ever points tally in a single WSL season to finish fifth in the table.

The Scotland international, who will join us from Aston Villa, has previously worked under Martin during their time at Manchester United, where he was an assistant coach from 2020 to 2023 in their early years in England’s top flight.

Penning a long-term contract in north London, Kirsty spoke of her excitement to reunite with Martin at Spurs and hasn’t been surprised about his immediate impact at the club.

“He's an unreal coach, unreal manager now,” she said, speaking about the work Martin has done. “I loved working with him previously as his sessions were just such high standard and really brought the best out of me.

“So, when he obviously got in contact with me about being the one to sign me, I was like, ‘wow’ and I just got so excited. I couldn’t say no to this because I just want to work under him, I think he's going to be one of the best managers in the world.

“He brings high standards. He always wants to be better. I know him well. He could win like 10-1 and have a disappointment that we have conceded a goal. It just shows how professional he is and I like to be a part of that. He wants to win things – and that's a big thing I want to achieve in my career.”

Watch | Kirsty's first interview as a Spurs player