Match report

Tottenham Hotspur W Defeats Brighton W 1-0 in FA WSL

Tottenham Hotspur W
Tottenham Hotspur W
1–0
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Oct 5, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur W emerged victorious against Brighton W in a closely contested match, securing a 1-0 win in the FA WSL. The match was decided by Caroline Tandberg's goal in the 26th minute, assisted by J. Naz. Despite Brighton's efforts to level the score, Tottenham's defense held firm, ensuring they maintained their lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 Brighton W
  • • Goal: C. Tandberg (Tottenham Hotspur W) at 26'
  • • Yellow Cards: C. Hayes (Brighton W), Toko Koga (Tottenham Hotspur W), D. Spence (Tottenham Hotspur W), A. Nildén (Tottenham Hotspur W)
  • • Substitutions: O. Holdt (Tottenham Hotspur W), O. Ahtinen (Tottenham Hotspur W), M. Thomas (Tottenham Hotspur W), Nadine Noordam (Brighton W), M. Mpome (Brighton W), C. Grant (Tottenham Hotspur W), R. Rayner (Brighton W)

Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lize Kop (G)
  • 29 Ashleigh Neville (D)
  • 32 Toko Koga (D)
  • 15 Clare Hunt (D)
  • 6 Amanda Nildén (D)
  • 25 Eveliina Summanen (M)
  • 24 Drew Spence (M)
  • 7 Jessica Naz (M)
  • 9 Bethany England (M)
  • 11 Olivia Holdt (M)
  • 19 Cathinka Friis Tandberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Matilda Vinberg
  • 20 Olga Ahtinen
  • 17 Martha Thomas
  • 2 Charlotte Grant
  • 27 Eleanor Heeps
  • 12 Josefine Rybrink
  • 16 Kit Graham
  • 10 Maite Oroz
  • 18 Lenna Gunning-Williams

Brighton W

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Chiamaka Nnadozie (G)
  • 27 Rachel Mclauchlan (D)
  • 18 Caitlin Hayes (D)
  • 33 Charlize Rule (D)
  • 19 Marisa Olislagers (D)
  • 8 Maisie Symonds (M)
  • 10 Jelena Čanković (M)
  • 11 Kiko Seike (M)
  • 15 Nadine Noordam (M)
  • 6 Rosa Kafaji (M)
  • 9 Michelle Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Carla Camacho
  • 5 Maelys Mpomé
  • 17 Rebecca Rayner
  • 32 Sophie Baggaley
  • 25 Hannah Poulter
  • 16 Jorelyn Carabalí
  • 29 Fuka Tsunoda
  • 48 Tahirah Heron
  • 47 Evie Milner

Timeline

  1. Tottenham Hotspur W
    26' Tottenham Hotspur W Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Tandberg · Assist: J. Naz
  2. Brighton W
    35' Brighton W Card · Yellow Card
    C. Hayes

    Foul

  3. Tottenham Hotspur W
    52' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    Toko Koga

    Foul

  4. Tottenham Hotspur W
    66' Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    D. Spence

    Persistent fouling

  5. Tottenham Hotspur W
    66' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Holdt · On: M. Vinberg
  6. Tottenham Hotspur W
    72' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Spence · On: O. Ahtinen
  7. Tottenham Hotspur W
    72' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Tandberg · On: M. Thomas
  8. Brighton W
    72' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nadine Noordam · On: C. Camacho
  9. Brighton W
    73' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McLauchlan · On: M. Mpome
  10. Tottenham Hotspur W
    88' Tottenham Hotspur W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Naz · On: C. Grant
  11. Brighton W
    88' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Seike · On: R. Rayner
  12. Tottenham Hotspur W
    90'+1 Tottenham Hotspur W Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nildén

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Hotspur W Brighton W
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 80% 79%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 389 439
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 311 349
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Tandberg's goal in the 26th minute gave Tottenham Hotspur W the lead and set the tone for the game.
  • ▸ The yellow card for D. Spence in the 66th minute, coming on the heels of Toko Koga's yellow card earlier, weakened Tottenham's midfield but did not deter their defensive stance.