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To Talk Is To Do - Christmas 2025  Tottenham Hotspur

Under-18s Coach Jamie Carr has underlined how much the FA Youth Cup means in the world of player development as we prepare to take our first steps in this season’s competition on Tuesday night.

Our youngsters enter the prestigious youth tournament at the third-round stage, taking on Under-18 Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion under the lights at the Lamex Stadium in Stevenage (kick-off 7pm UK, live on SPURSPLAY) with a trip to Queens Park Rangers awaiting the winners in round four.

For recently-appointed Jamie, who was an assistant coach with Manchester City’s Under-18s when they won the Youth Cup in 2024, the game represents an opportunity for the players to express themselves in a high-profile setting.

“It’s the major prestigious tournament that every player in every Academy looks forward to,” he said after training on Monday. “Players in the Under-12s, the Under-16s, any age group, everyone has their eyes on it and aspires to be involved one day and the fact that this game is taking place now, particularly for me where it’s very early in my time here, is super-exciting.

“I know all of the players have been looking forward to this for a while. Many of the boys have had a mix of game types recently with the UEFA Youth League, Under-18s games, the Under-18 Premier League Cup, but this is one of the highest challenges they’ll face. It’s the best Under-18s players in English football up against each other, but it also comes with different environmental challenges with the added pressure, the crowds, the stadiums, the media, so it’s really exciting for everyone. It’s an opportunity for us to see who can stand out and who does well under the circumstances, some of which are more aligned to senior professional football.”

We met Tuesday night’s opponents in the Under-18 Premier League the weekend before last, with the Seagulls running out 4-1 winners on a windswept morning at their training ground. Both teams are expected to make changes this time, with Jamie understandably targeting a more positive outcome.

“Both teams will probably approach the game in a different way (to last week’s league fixture) with the change in circumstances, but the last match was one where hopefully we’ve learned some lessons and made some improvements based on that,” he said. “We’re keen to see progress and as always, that’s what we’ll be looking for on Tuesday night.

“One thing that stands out about the Youth Cup is you play in some amazing stadiums under intense pressure with big crowds, so sometimes you’ll see a totally different version of a player as they rise to the challenge. That’s the opportunity we want to provide for our players and hopefully they’ll take their chance.”

Tickets to watch the match are available online in advance via Stevenage FC’s ticketing website or at the turnstiles on the night, priced at £5 for adults and £2 for under-18s.

The game will also be broadcast live on SPURSPLAY – tune in just before kick-off at 7pm to watch all the action unfold – with live text updates additionally available via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app.

We have been drawn at home to fellow Women's Super League side Leicester City in the fourth round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup.

The draw was conducted on Monday evening on the Adobe Women’s FA Cup YouTube channel, Channel 4 and TNT’s YouTube.

Ties in the fourth round will take place across the weekend of 18 January, 2026. An exact date, kick-off time and ticket news for our tie will be confirmed in due course.

We've already faced the Foxes in the WSL this season - a 2-1 win at the KP Stadium in September, with Cathinka Tandberg and Olivia Holdt on target.

Finalists for the first time in 2024, we lost out in the fourth round stage away to Everton last season.

Adobe Women’s FA Cup fourth round draw in full

The Fan Advisory Board (FAB) held its latest meeting on Monday 8 December at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This was the second FAB meeting of the 2025/26 season, with supporter representatives joined by members of the Club’s Board, Executive Leadership, and Senior Management team.

The agenda focused on items raised by the supporter representatives, including ticketing, history & heritage, atmosphere, and a variety of supporter initiatives.

The FAB also discussed key updates from across the men’s and women’s teams, the Club’s new leadership and governance structures and the latest on supporter engagement across the league.

Minutes from the meeting can be found here.

Updates were discussed on the following supporter initiatives:

Changes to Ticket Share: Following consultation with the FAB/THST Ticketing Group and a series of One Hotspur Members focus groups; the Club will be updating the Ticket Share service to provide Season Ticket Holders with the option of sharing their ticket with up to three non-members each season. Full details will be emailed to Season Ticket Holders in due course.

Trialling of atmosphere initiatives: The FAB Atmosphere Working Group continues to meet to discuss ideas and initiatives on matchday atmosphere. This included the trial of pyrotechnics, new flag displays and creating pre-match moments for fans to sing their favourite Spurs songs. The Club and FAB will collaborate on an initiative to bring vocal fans together in the South Stand lower tier for the Aston Villa FA Cup match.

A new mural dedicated to Heung-Min Son: The Club and FAB collaborated with Heung-Min Son to create a new mural dedicated to Sonny on Tottenham High Road, which was unveiled on 9 December.

Proposals on a new Hall of Fame and honouring the 1901 FA Cup anniversary: The Club and FAB have been engaging on plans to introduce a revamped Hall of Fame and to honour the 125th anniversary of the 1901 FA Cup triumph, with updates to be announced in due course.

Creating a statue at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: The Club and FAB are consulting on plans to create the first statue at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the FAB being invited to develop the process for engaging fans and a shortlist to determine who could be honoured.

First meeting of the new Junior supporters’ group: The first junior supporters’ group meeting was held in November, bringing together 10 young supporters aged 11-15 to share their feedback with the Club and to help shape the supporter experience for juniors. Further information can be found here.

The Club will continue to update the FAB on progress at key intervals across the season, including through the established FAB subgroups, who meet on specialist topics such as ticketing, atmosphere & matchday experience, the women’s team supporter experience, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Two focus groups have also been created for One Hotspur Members and junior supporters aged 11-15.

How to get involved or contact your supporter representatives

Two of our players will depart for Morocco this week as they prepare to represent their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Pape Matar Sarr has been included in Senegal’s squad for the showpiece tournament, while Yves Bissouma is set to represent Mali.

The prestigious event runs from 21 December to 18 January and takes place across six different host cities throughout Morocco.

Pape has played at the last two instalments of AFCON, memorably winning it in 2022, while this will be the fourth time Yves has been to the finals, dating back to 2017. He missed the 2019 tournament due to injury.

This year’s 24 participating nations will be split into six groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stages. The four best-performing third-placed countries will also qualify for the round of 16.

Our newly-launched Junior Supporters’ Focus Group recently held their first meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The group is made up of 10 young supporters, aged between 11 and 16, who will play an important role in sharing feedback and ideas to create the best experience possible for young Spurs fans.

Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members were invited to apply to ensure a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives from across the junior fanbase.

The first meeting began with activities designed specifically to help the juniors get to know one another, before the group set off on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium.

Representatives from the Club’s supporter engagement and research and insights team met with the group to learn more about the priorities of younger fans, including what they enjoy most about matchdays and what could help them feel even closer to the Club.

The group identified their key priorities:

More opportunities for young fans to engage with players.

Chances to meet with other staff and learn more about how the Club works.

Make new friends and meet with fellow fans.

Grow the group further, over time, to hear from more junior voices.

Fairer access to away match tickets for young supporters.

Opportunities for work experience at the Club.

Visit the training centre, and learn about day-to-day life as a player.

Increase awareness and opportunities linked to the women’s team.

Help develop all aspects of the junior fan experience.

The group also had the opportunity to learn more about supporter engagement at the Club, including the role and work of the Fan Advisory Board and Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust, with supporter representative and former head teacher, Rachel Martin, meeting with the junior members.

The Junior Supporters’ Focus Group will continue to meet throughout the season, holding at least three in-person meetings each year.

We face Aston Villa in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 10 January (kick-off 5.45pm).

Tickets for this fixture will be priced at £30 (Adults) and £10 (Juniors and Young Adults) in all areas of the stadium, and we can now confirm ticket on-sale information for our Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members.

General Admission Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur Members will be awarded three ticketing points for attending. Points will be issued post-match to all supporters whose tickets are scanned in.

Premium Members and 1882 Season Ticket Holders are reminded that this fixture is included in your seasonal package - you do not need to purchase a ticket.

South Stand atmosphere initiative

For this fixture, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for vocal supporters from across the stadium to relocate to the South Lower section of our South Stand – bringing like-minded fans together to create an incredible atmosphere to kick off our Cup campaign.

Season Ticket Holders already located in Rows 1-29 of the South Stand and who would like to participate should purchase their usual seat. Tickets in this area will then go on sale to other Season Ticket Holders who have registered their interest in sitting in this section for this game.

We will contact Season Ticket Holders directly with further information about the sales process and how to register, including details on how those on the Automatic Cup Scheme can relocate.

Tickets in this area will be sold subject to availability – though we welcome fans in all areas of the stadium joining in as we create a cauldron of sound.

Important information for some North Stand Season Ticket Holders

Due to Aston Villa taking their full allocation of 9,000 for this fixture, some North Stand Season Ticket Holders will not be able to purchase their regular seat.

Season Ticket Holders who sit in blocks 420-424, 515-519, and a small number in blocks 112, 419, 514 and 520 who purchased a ‘Premier League Only’ Season Ticket, will be able to purchase an alternative ticket from 2pm on Thursday 18 December – or can request to purchase in our dedicated South Lower sales window.

All those impacted will be contacted directly via email in due course.

Automatic Cup Scheme

Season Ticket Holders who are registered on the Automatic Cup Scheme will be allocated their regular seat – with the exception of those who will be required to relocate for this fixture. Payment will be taken using the card details stored with us on the morning of Tuesday 16 December.

Season Ticket Holders on the scheme are encouraged to log into their account no later than 9am on Tuesday 16 December to check that their payment details are up to date and amend if necessary.

The payment process will only be run once for this fixture. Any supporter whose payment does not go through will be contacted by email and advised that they should purchase during the sales period for Season Ticket Holders who are not on the Automatic Cup Scheme. We politely remind all supporters that successful payment for every home Cup game is required in order to remain registered on the scheme and to benefit from its bonus points.

Season Ticket Holders on the Cup Scheme wishing to purchase a ticket in the South Lower will be emailed with further information about how they can relocate.

Season Ticket Holders not on the Automatic Cup Scheme

All other Season Ticket Holders, including those registered on the Disability Access Scheme, will have the opportunity to purchase their usual Season Ticket seat from 10am until 5pm on Wednesday 17 December – except those who are required to relocate, who will have a separate priority purchase window.

Any Season Ticket Holder who does not purchase during this sales window will be able to purchase an alternative seat in later sales windows. We will also email Season Ticket Holders with details on how they can purchase a ticket in the South Lower.

Part-Season Ticket Holders

As part-Season Tickets will not become active until our fixture against Manchester City on Sunday 1 February, part-Season Ticket Holders will need to purchase a seat for this game during the One Hotspur Member sales windows – details below.

One Hotspur+ Members

Tickets will become available to all One Hotspur+ Members, including those registered on our Access Scheme, on Monday 22 December. Season Ticket Holders yet to purchase will also be eligible to book in this window.

Sales will begin at 10am for general admission tickets, and 2pm for tickets in our dedicated accessible areas.

Supporters will be able to purchase one ticket per Client Reference Number.

One Hotspur Members

Tickets will become available to all One Hotspur Members, including those registered on our Access Scheme, on Tuesday 23 December. Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur + Members yet to purchase will also be eligible to book in this window.

Sales will begin at 10am for general admission tickets, and 2pm for tickets in our dedicated accessible areas.

Supporters will be able to purchase one ticket per Client Reference Number.

Guest sale

Details on guest tickets will be confirmed, subject to availability, following the sales period for One Hotspur Members.

Premium

Supporters wishing to enhance their matchday can explore a range of premium hospitality options, with prices starting from £149.00 Inc VAT per person. Premium packages will be available to purchase from 10am on Tuesday 16 December. Please contact the Premium Sales team on 0208 365 5150 or at premium.sales@tottenhamhotspur.com.

Ticket delivery

Season Ticket Holders in their usual seat – Your ticket will be uploaded onto your Digital Season Pass

Season Ticket Holders sitting in a different seat – A digital match ticket will be sent to your registered email address to download. Your Digital Season Pass WILL NOT BE ACTIVE.

Part-Season Ticket Holders – As your part-Season Ticket is not yet active, any ticket you purchase will be loaded onto your One Hotspur Digital Pass

One Hotspur Members – Your ticket will be loaded onto your One Hotspur Digital Pass

Olivia Holdt has been named your HSBC Player of the Match after her impressive display once again in our draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

Registering two assists in the dramatic encounter at Leigh Sports Village, the midfielder has picked up her fifth award of the season thanks to votes from our supporters in a poll hosted exclusively on our official App.

Continuing to perform at an incredibly high level, ‘Oli’ was a constant threat to the hosts as we started to grow into the contest after early pressure from Marc Skinner’s side.

Then, with eight minutes left to play in the first half, the Denmark international was on hand to help open the scoring as her left-footed cross, after some nice build-up down the right-hand side, was met by Bethany England centrally inside the box and she powered home a header off the underside of the crossbar.

After Eveliina Summanen doubled our lead on the stroke of half time, Oli then showcased some great pace and composure to set up Martha Thomas for the third goal of the afternoon. Turning her marker inside our own half, the 24-year-old produced a surging run towards United’s box before sliding in Martha on her right, who made no mistake to fire home her first WSL goal of the season.

Those two assists now takes her goal involvements to eight (five goals and three assists) in 13 games in all competitions, with the creative midfielder now our leading goalscorer for the campaign to date.

Despite the very late comeback from Manchester United to fight back to a 3-3 draw on Sunday in the Barclays Women’s Super League, Amanda Nilden feels there’s still plenty of positives to take away from the performance.

Up until the 70th minute at Leigh Sports Village, everything was going to plan as we had a three-goal advantage against a side we have never beaten in the WSL before – two headed goals from Bethany England and Eveliina Summanen in the first half before Martha Thomas’ first WSL goal in nearly two years – and against her former side – extended the lead in the second period.

However, United fought back into the contest, Ella Toone pulling a goal back with a strong volley before Fridolina Rolfo cut the deficit to just one with eight minutes left to play. As expected, the home side threw everything at us for the equaliser and despite standing strong for large spells, Rolfo was on hand in the fourth minute of stoppage time to deliver a blow and net the leveller.

It will be a result that leaves us with a sense of frustration – as Amanda alluded to in her post-match interview – but for nearly 70 minutes of the game in Manchester we took the fight to our opponents - and the defender wanted to focus on that side of the performance.

“First half, I’m so proud of the team,” Amanda told us, speaking to SPURSPLAY after the game. “The shift we put in and the way we play for each other is something we’ve talked about and something we really wanted to do.

“We showed that in the first half. We were clinical and scored when we got our chances, so there’s nothing to complain about there. In the second half, of course, it’s hard and we’re under a lot of pressure, but in periods, I think we have it under control. It’s so frustrating to concede so late in the game and, right now, it’s just frustration.

It’s another big point against one of the top sides in the WSL and matches our point tally from last season (20) in 11 less games – so it’s no surprise for Amanda to see the progression in the group. She added: “We’re progressing every day. I feel we have more to come and it’s so fun to play football right now.

“I hope we can keep going like this, take steps every game and improve. It’s good for us to learn from conceding late, and next week there’s another game, so we go again.

“I see it as a positive thing. Conceding so late gives us motivation to come back with revenge and show again that we can play good football like we did in the first half. I’m excited for that game and we definitely have a lot more to come.”

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of tonight’s (15 December) FA Cup fourth round draw.

All 12 Barclays Women’s Super League teams join the competition at this stage, with the draw set to take place at approximately 7pm (UK) on Adobe Women’s FA Cup YouTube channel, along with Channel 4 and TNT’s YouTube channels.

The draw will be conducted by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and she will be joined alongside former Spurs players Mollie Kmita and Rosie Kmita.

We have been assigned ball number 11 in the draw, with all the drawn ties set to be played on the weekend of 18 January, 2025.

Ball numbers