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Down 3-0 to Arsenal? Tottenham Women’s Under-19 win hearts with spirited fightback in second-half

Explore the exciting derby match where Tottenham women’s Under-19 team staged a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down to Arsenal.

By Chynelle Dirksz · To The Lane And Back

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:21 PM

Key Things to Know

Tottenham Women's Under-19 side mounted a second-half response but lost 3-1 to Arsenal.
Arsenal built an early 3-0 lead with two goals from Mia Dixon and one from Cairo Evea Antoine.
Poppy Neill scored Tottenham's lone goal four minutes into the second half.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur Women's Under-19 team suffered a 3-1 loss to Arsenal in the Professional Game Academy League Cup. Arsenal took a 3-0 lead before halftime courtesy of a brace from Mia Dixon and a goal by Cairo Evea Antoine. Tottenham responded quickly after the break when Poppy Neill scored a consolation goal four minutes into the second half.

Tottenham's squad featured four under-16 prospects, three of whom started the match. Head coach Matt Sharman noted disappointment with early conceded goals but praised the team's spirited second-half response. Following the defeat, the development squad moves into the tournament's Plate competition.

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Down 3-0 to Arsenal? Tottenham Women’s Under-19 win hearts with spirited fightback in second-half

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