Tottenham Hotspur Women were handed a sobering 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in the 2024 Adobe Women's FA Cup final at Wembley. The result highlighted the chasm between the league's elite and the chasing pack, with Spurs finishing the 2025 WSL season in fifth place, 19 points behind leaders Manchester City Women.

What happened in the FA Cup final? Manchester United dominated from the outset, with Tottenham Hotspur Women struggling to contain their opponents' attacking play. The defeat was a stark contrast to Spurs' recent form, which saw them end the 2025 WSL season with a record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, scoring 35 goals and conceding 38.

Why it matters for Tottenham Hotspur Women The heavy loss at Wembley serves as a reminder of the work needed to bridge the gap to the top WSL teams. While Tottenham Hotspur Women have shown progress, the 4-0 scoreline against Manchester United underscores the need for further investment and development to compete at the highest level.

What comes next for Spurs? With the new WSL season approaching, Tottenham Hotspur Women will look to build on their fifth-place finish and push for a higher position. The club will need to address defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded 38 goals last season, and find ways to improve their attacking output, which saw them score 35 goals. The defeat in the FA Cup final provides a clear benchmark for improvement as Spurs aim to challenge the league's top sides in the coming campaign.