Tottenham Hotspur Women's unbeaten start to the WSL season was shattered in a 6-1 home defeat to London City Lionesses on Sunday. Alexia Putellas scored twice for the visitors inside the first 34 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant display at Brisbane Road.
London City struck after just three minutes when Putellas finished from close range. Kadidiatou Diani doubled the lead midway through the first half, and Putellas added her second before the break. Danielle van de Donk made it four shortly after half-time. Victoria Pelova pulled one back for Spurs almost immediately, but Diani scored again and Delphine Cascarino added a late sixth.
Spurs manager Martin Ho made two changes at half-time, bringing on Ella Morris and Matilda Vinberg, but his side struggled to contain a clinical London City attack. The visitors converted half of their 20 shots on target, while Spurs managed only two on target from 18 attempts. Signe Gaupset received a yellow card for the hosts.
The heavy loss leaves Tottenham fourth in the FA WSL with 10 points from five games. They are now five points behind leaders Manchester City. Pelova's consolation goal was her fifth of the season, making her the team's top scorer.
Tottenham must regroup quickly ahead of a tough away trip to face Chelsea on 18 October. The last meeting between the sides ended in a 2-1 win for Spurs.
The club confirmed the details of the goalscorers from the 6-1 defeat. Victoria Pelova's 53rd-minute consolation, her fifth of the season, came from a Julie Blakstad cross. The club's verified data shows Spurs are fourth in the FA WSL with 10 points from five games, having scored 16 and conceded eight. Their next fixture is away to Chelsea on 18 October.
Update, 2026-10-05: Manager Martin Ho addressed the heavy defeat ahead of the next fixture. Speaking to the media, he said, "Every game now is tough. You're going to have to be at your best or you're going to come up short." The result, a 1-6 home loss to London City Lionesses, leaves Spurs fourth in the FA WSL with 10 points from five games. Their next match is away to Chelsea on 18 October.
Update, 2026-10-05: The club's verified data confirms the 1-6 loss ended Tottenham's unbeaten WSL start, leaving them fourth with 10 points from five games. Manager Martin Ho said, "Every game now is tough. You're going to have to be at your best." The club detailed the goals, noting Victoria Pelova's 53rd-minute consolation came from a Julie Blakstad cross. Spurs have scored 16 and conceded eight this season.
