Tottenham Women provide bright spot amid men's team struggles
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:16 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Tottenham's women's team has emerged as a source of enjoyment as the men's team faced significant challenges last season, nearly being relegated. Spurs secured their highest points total in the Women’s Super League, highlighted by impressive performances such as a 7-2 victory against Aston Villa and a thrilling FA Cup shootout win over London City Lionesses. This shift in focus has provided fans with a sense of connection and excitement during a difficult period for the men's side. The women's team looks to build on last season's success as they prepare for upcoming matches in the Women's Super League.
- •Tottenham's women achieved their highest points tally in the Women’s Super League.
- •They secured a memorable 7-2 win against Aston Villa.
- •The team won an FA Cup penalty shootout against London City Lionesses.
- •Fan engagement has reportedly increased with the women's team's success.
- 11:16 AMThe Guardian Sport — Why Tottenham Women have provided distraction from the gloom of watching men’s team | Mark Burton
"A growing connection with fans has helped make the women’s team by far the most enjoyable part of supporting Spurs The exciting football played by Tottenham’s women last season provided a much-needed antidote to the dreadful men’s team, who not only flirted with relegation but took it out on a dinner date, looked deep into its eyes and started to plan a future together. Fortunately, that relationship fizzled out and fans were able to “celebrate” at the end of the season as Premier League status was secured. Meanwhile, Spurs achieved their highest points tally in the Women’s Super League. Highlights included a 7-2 goal-fest against Aston Villa, a mind-bending FA Cup penalty shootout win against London City Lionesses (where the first 17 penalties were successfully slotted home) and a stream of wonder goals including a 40-yard screamer from Cathinka Tandberg. Continue reading...
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