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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.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:21 PM
Down 3-0 to Arsenal? Tottenham Women’s Under-19 win hearts with spirited fightback in second-half
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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