🏏 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:30 GMT
Arsenal Women
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Tottenham Hotspur Women
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- A north London derby between fourth-placed Arsenal (35 pts, two games in hand) and fifth-placed Tottenham (29 pts). Arsenal boast remarkable consistency with just one loss from 16 games played, and winning their games in hand would close on leaders City. Spurs sit mid-table but aim to topple a top side in the derby.
- The previous meeting at Spurs' home in Matchday 9 was a 0-0 draw. Spurs are the only team to take a point off Arsenal this season, so whether they again defend stoutly or go on the offensive is one to watch.
- Arsenal's centre-back pairing of Leah Williamson (England captain) and Lotte Wubben-Moy is among the WSL's best. They underpin a remarkable defence that has conceded just 10 in 16 games. Whether Spurs' Beth England and others can break down this wall is the key.
- Spurs' Maika Hamano is a Japan international attacker on loan from Chelsea. A U-20 World Cup Golden Ball winner, her dribbling and creativity from the right hold the key to Spurs' attack. Watch her matchup with Arsenal's left-back Steph Catley.
- Toko Koga is another Japan international centre-back at Spurs. She set Spurs' youngest-scorer record at 19 and played at the Paris Olympics. How much presence can she show against Arsenal's powerful front line?
- Spurs' goalkeeper Barbora Votikova moved from Tottenham to Arsenal previously, while Arsenal's Aaliyah-Jay Denis and Jessica Naz are Spurs (note: Arsenal academy) graduates. A reunion fit for a derby.
- Arsenal's wing pair of Beth Mead (Euro 2022 top scorer) and Chloe Kelly (scorer of the Euro 2022 final goal) is a threat. Spurs counter with Molly Bartrip, an ever-present with every minute played, so the back line's concentration will be tested.
- Arsenal's Alessia Russo is an all-round striker combining link play and finishing. Including the assurance of goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, Arsenal's record of 10 goals conceded and 33 scored in 16 games is overwhelming. How Spurs counter it is worth watching.
- Spurs' Signe Gaupset is an attacking midfielder signed for a club-record fee, with breaking down defences from the number-ten role her weapon. Whether she can slip through Arsenal's midfield to create chances will shape Spurs' hopes.