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Tottenham Hotspur edges Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney preseason matchup

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Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur edges Chelsea 2-1 in Sydney preseason matchup

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in their preseason match at Accor Stadium in Sydney on August 1, 2026. The match featured a notable increase in intensity, especially after Kevin Danso received a red card in the second half. Chelsea had opportunities to leverage their numerical advantage but could not capitalize, leading to a dramatic late winner by Richarlison. The fixture underscored the challenges and risks of rivalries during preseason as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

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•Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring for Spurs during the match.
•Kevin Danso's red card shifted the dynamics in the second half.
•Chelsea struggled to take advantage of their one-player lead.
•Richarlison scored a late winner for Tottenham.
•The match highlighted the challenges of preseason rivalries.

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