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We drew 1-1 at the Lane on that occasion on 2 April, 1910 - Percy Humphreys on target.

Villa were a powerhouse at the time. They won the title that season and in our first six campaigns in the top flight, Villa won that 1909/10 title and finished runners-up a further three times.

Fast forward 80 years, and Villa were runners-up again - this time in the inaugural season of the Premier League, 1992/93 - we played out a goalless draw in November, 1992.

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A product of our Academy, the central defender was virtually ever-present for our Under-18s last season, his efforts on and off the pitch contributing to him being named our Scholar of the Year, while he was also shortlisted for the league’s overall Under-18 Premier League Player of the Season award.

This term, he has progressed to become captain at that level.

Previously a member of our Under-17 Premier League Cup-winning squad in 2024/25, Tyler first turned professional towards the end of last season and featured for the first team during our pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia earlier this summer.

Congratulations, Tyler!

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game…

What time does the match start?

Kick-off is at 2pm BST on Sunday.

How can I watch the game?

The match will be available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports WSL YouTube channel.

Also, our Match Centre will bring you all the build-up plus live in-game text commentary during the game and post-match reaction.

Video highlights will be posted on official club channels from four hours after the final whistle, with a full match replay available to watch on SPURSPLAY from 24 hours after the game.

What is the team news?

Martin Ho will speak to the media on Friday morning to confirm the latest squad update ahead of our trip to Palace.

Our Head Coach confirmed after the game at Liverpool that Cathinka Tandberg suffered a dead leg and was the reason why she forced off in the first half.

Who would you start against Aston Villa? Predict the starting XI

Who is the referee?

Sophie Dennington will take charge of Sunday’s match.

She will be assisted by Leoni Harland and David Middleton, with Emily Heaslip as the fourth official.

What kit colours will the teams be wearing?

Once again, we’ll be wearing our new away shirts – featuring a dark navy blue base with coloured patterns across the front – with navy shorts and navy socks. Our goalkeeper will wear green.

Palace will be in their home strip consisting of a white shirt with a diagonal red and blue sash, white shorts and white socks.

What will the weather be like?

Although it will be cloudy with some drizzle in the morning, it’s expected to clear to leave plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures at around 20 degrees.

While it has been a somewhat slow start to the season for us, which Tuesday's Carabao Cup exit at Anfield only added to, recent recruit Omar believes better times are just around the corner.

After the difficulties of last season, a rebuild took place over the summer which saw no less than 10 new players - including Omar - arrive at Hotspur Way to help transform our Men's First Team squad.

With so much change, naturally, a group will take time to gel and click but, with more and more minutes on the pitch together and performances continuing to improve, our Egyptian forward is seeing the right signs as we search for success.

Speaking to SPURSPLAY after the defeat to Liverpool, the man on loan from Manchester City said, "Every game we create more, more and more and more chances - I'm sure we are very close.

Omar speaks at Anfield

"If we keep trying... as everyone can see, we reach the goal so many times. We have so much quality on the pitch and from the people that come off the bench to give us this last push. When these small details click, it will be very, very good.

"These moments build the mentality and join the team together. We're all one big family, and we push all together. These small glimpses of success give us another push and we have to build this confidence within us.

"I have to say our fans were unbelievable (at Anfield). We've had their support since the very beginning and that's important. All of us in the Club, the staff, the fans, the coaching staff, everyone around us, we have to support each other in order to reach our goal because that's the only way you can reach it."

Up next for us is the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday lunchtime (12noon UK).

Predict the score | Spurs vs Aston Villa

Next up, we’re back on the road as we make the short trip across the capital to take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday – a newly-promoted side who have picked up four points from the opening two games, including a resolute display to hold Arsenal to a goalless draw…

Molly Bartrip

Having spent five seasons at Spurs and making over 100 appearances in a Lilywhite shirt, we know what to expect from Bartrip when we reunite with her this weekend. Racking up over 150 WSL appearances, the centre-back has brought extensive experience to Palace’s backline in their return to England’s top flight and played a crucial role in helping her side pick up an impressive point against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last weekend, with the newly promoted side unbeaten in their opening two games.

Lexi Lloyd-Smith

A summer arrival from Bristol City, Lloyd-Smith has introduced herself on the WSL stage in perfect style. Making her debut against Everton on the opening weekend, the England youth international bagged the winning goal to earn Palace a 1-0 victory over Everton. Last term was the 23-year-old breakthrough season with the Robins, scoring 11 league goals in 21 games to claim the WSL2 Golden Boot award and earned a place in the competitions Team of the Year. Her outstanding performances also earned her a maiden call to England Under-23s squad in 2025 and scored her first goal at international level against France in March, 2026.

Annabel Blanchard

Since joining Palace in 2022, Blanchard has become an integral part in their growth in the last few seasons, playing a key part in their promotions to the WSL in 2024 and 2026. Featuring in the club’s first-ever season in WSL, she became their inaugural WSL goalscorer with a brace against Leicester City in October, 2024. She was then crucial to their promotion to England’s top flight last term, playing in every game and scoring six goals and assisting three. A two-footed forward capable of playing across the front line, the 25-year-old has been more regularly utilised as a number 10 in the opening games of the current campaign, slotting in behind former Spurs captain Bethany England.

Soccer Supplement will become the Club’s Official Performance Nutrition Partner, providing supplements to support the nutritional requirements of the Men’s First Team across preparation, fuelling, hydration and recovery. Its portfolio includes energy and caffeine gels, electrolyte products, protein and recovery formulas and vitamins and minerals.

The partnership brings together the Club’s elite sporting environment with Soccer Supplement’s specialist focus on the nutritional demands of football. The company develops its products with input from nutritionists, sports scientists, coaches and professional players.

Ted Munson, Head of Nutrition, Tottenham Hotspur said: “Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting our players’ preparation, performance and recovery, so having access to products that are specially designed with the demands of football in mind is essential in a performance environment.”

Dylan Ive, Club Partnerships Lead, Soccer Supplement, said: “We’re thrilled to become Tottenham Hotspur’s Official Performance Nutrition Partner for the next 3 seasons. Soccer Supplement has been built specifically around football, and today our products are trusted across the professional game, from Premier League clubs to supplying over 10 national teams at the FIFA World Cup. We’re incredibly proud to bring that experience to Tottenham, working closely with the club’s nutrition team and players to optimise performance at the very highest level.”

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