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Tottenham wins pre-season opener against Auckland FC in front of record crowd

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:59 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Tottenham wins pre-season opener against Auckland FC in front of record crowd

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur opened their pre-season tour with a 2-0 victory over Auckland FC at Eden Park, New Zealand, on July 26, 2026. Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scored for Spurs, who fielded an under-strength side while dominating play. The match took place under damp conditions and attracted a record crowd of 40,112, the largest ever for a men’s football match in New Zealand. Following this win, Spurs continue their tour with plans for further pre-season matches.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham defeated Auckland FC 2-0 on July 26, 2026.
•Goals scored by Dane Scarlett and Richarlison.
•The match drew a record crowd of 40,112 at Eden Park.
•Most of Tottenham's top players were rested for the game.
•This is the team's first match of their pre-season tour.

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Scarlett and Richarlison on target in Spurs’ 2-0 victory Biggest-ever crowd to watch men’s match in New Zealand Dane Scarlett and Richarlison were on target as an under-strength Tottenham opened their pre-season tour with an entertaining 2-0 win over A-League champions Auckland FC on Sunday. Spurs coach Roberto De Zerbi rested most of his top players as the Premier League side dominated a match played in damp conditions in front of a record Eden Park crowd. The 40,112 who packed into New Zealand’s famed rugby ground was the biggest to watch a men’s football match in New Zealand. Continue reading...
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