2019–20 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women season

The 2019–20 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women season was the club's 35th season in existence but only their first as a professional team having been promoted to the FA Women's Super League, the highest level of the football pyramid, at the end of the 2018–19 season. Along with competing in the WSL, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur
2019–20 season
ChairmanJune Clarke
Head CoachesKaren Hills and Juan Amoros
StadiumThe Hive, Canons Park
FA WSL7th
FA CupTBD
League CupGroup stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Rianna Dean (4)
All: Rianna Dean (10)
Highest home attendance38,262
(vs. Arsenal, 17 November)
Lowest home attendanceLeague: 571
(vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, 8 December)
All: 205
(vs. Lewes, 11 December, League Cup)
Average home league attendance6,258 as of 12 February 2020

On 13 March 2020, in line with the FA's response to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced the season was temporarily suspended until at least 3 April 2020.[1][2] After further postponements, the season was ultimately ended prematurely on 25 May 2020 with immediate effect.[3] Tottenham sat in 6th at the time but were overtaken by Everton and finished in 7th on sporting merit after The FA Board's decision to award places on a points-per-game basis.[4][5]

Squad
As of 18 January 2020.[6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  ENG Chloe Morgan
2 DF  ESP Lucia Leon
3 DF  NZL Ria Percival
4 MF  WAL Josie Green
5 MF  ENG Sophie McLean
6 MF  WAL Anna Filbey
7 FW  ENG Gemma Davison
8 MF  ENG Chloe Peplow
9 FW  ENG Rianna Dean
10 MF  ENG Coral-Jade Haines
11 DF  ENG Jenna Schillaci (captain)
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 FW  ENG Angela Addison
15 DF  NED Siri Worm
16 FW  ENG Kit Graham
17 FW  ENG Jessica Naz
19 FW  ENG Lucy Quinn
21 DF  SCO Emma Mitchell (on loan from Arsenal)
22 GK  ENG Becky Spencer
23 FW  ENG Rosella Ayane
25 DF  ENG Hannah Godfrey
29 DF  ENG Ashleigh Neville

Pre-season

As part of Tottenham's preseason, the team traveled to Spain to compete in the invitational Ramon de Carranza Trophy, marking the first time women's teams took part. Spurs beat Real Betis in one semi-final with Athletic Bilbao beating CD Tacón in the other. The winners met each in the final the following day with Athletic Bilbao winning on penalties.[7] Tottenham also scheduled five domestic friendlies against English opposition with every game open to the public.[8]

28 July 2019 FriendlySouthampton Women's F.C.0–7Tottenham HotspurEastleigh
14:00 Report
Stadium: Ten Acres
4 August 2019 FriendlyCrystal Palace0–7Tottenham HotspurBromley
14:00 Report
Stadium: Hayes Lane
11 August 2019 FriendlyLondon BeesCancelledTottenham HotspurCanons Park
14:00 Report Stadium: The Hive
13 August 2019 Ramón de Carranza TrophyReal Betis 1–2Tottenham HotspurCádiz, Spain
  • Cazalla  31'
 Report
Stadium: Estadio Ramón de Carranza
Referee: María José Villegas Navas
14 August 2019 Ramón de Carranza TrophyAthletic Bilbao 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		Tottenham HotspurCádiz, Spain
Stadium: Estadio Ramón de Carranza
25 August 2019 FriendlyArsenal6–0Tottenham HotspurBorehamwood
14:00
Report Stadium: Meadow Park
1 September 2019 FriendlyWest Ham United1–2Tottenham HotspurRomford
15:00
  • Thomas  23'
Stadium: Rush Green Stadium

FA Women's Super League
Main article: 2019–20 FA WSL

In response to the record viewing figures during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, three fixtures were moved to Premier League grounds. These included two Spurs games: the away trip to Chelsea on the opening weekend and Tottenham's hosting of the North London derby in November.[9][10] The latter saw an attendance of 38,262, setting a new FA WSL attendance record.

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
15 6 2 7 15 24  −9 20 3 1 3 7 12  −5 3 1 4 8 12  −4

Last updated: 23 February 2020.
Source: FA WSL

Results by matchday
Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHHAAAHH
ResultLWWLWLLDWLLWLDWCCCCCCC
Position1265866776775776
Source:
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results
8 September 2019 1Chelsea1–0Tottenham HotspurFulham
12:30
Report
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 24,564
Referee: Amy Fearn
15 September 2019 2Tottenham Hotspur1–0LiverpoolCanons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 996
Referee: Ryan Atkin
29 September 2019 3West Ham United0–2Tottenham HotspurStratford
14:30
  • Kvamme  83'
  • Dali  84'
 Report
Stadium: London Stadium
Attendance: 24,790
Referee: Abigail Byrne
13 October 2019 4Tottenham Hotspur0–3Manchester UnitedCanons Park
12:30
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 1,299
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
27 October 2019 5Bristol City1–2Tottenham HotspurFilton
15:00
Report
Stadium: Stoke Gifford Stadium
Attendance: 639
Referee: Daniel Lamport
17 November 2019 6Tottenham Hotspur0–2ArsenalTottenham
15:00
Report
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: 38,262
Referee: Abigail Byrne
Note: New FA WSL attendance record
24 November 2019 7Everton3–1Tottenham HotspurSouthport
12:30
Report
Stadium: Haig Avenue
Attendance: 150
Referee: Michael Barlow
4 December 2019 8Birmingham City1–1Tottenham HotspurSolihull
19:45
Report
Stadium: Damson Park
Attendance: 304
Referee: Jane Simms
8 December 2019 9Tottenham Hotspur1–0Brighton & Hove AlbionCanons Park
14:00
Report Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 571
Referee: Emily Heaslip
15 December 2019 10Reading3–1Tottenham HotspurHigh Wycombe
14:00
Report
Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 715
Referee: Stacey Pearson
5 January 2020 11Tottenham Hotspur1–4Manchester CityCanons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 1,056
Referee: Helen Conley
12 January 2020 12Tottenham Hotspur2–1West Ham UnitedCanons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 855
19 January 2020 13Manchester United3–0Tottenham HotspurLeigh
12:00
Report
Stadium: Leigh Sports Village
Attendance: 1,846
Referee: Edward Duckworth
2 February 2020 Tottenham HotspurP–PBristol CityCanons Park
14:00 Stadium: The Hive
Note: Postponed due to waterlogged pitch
9 February 2020 ArsenalP–PTottenham HotspurBorehamwood
14:00 Stadium: Meadow Park
Note: All WSL games postponed due to adverse weather conditions[11]
12 February 2020 14Tottenham Hotspur2–2EvertonCanons Park
19:30
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 768
Referee: Ryan Atkin
23 February 2020 15Brighton & Hove Albion0–1Tottenham HotspurCrawley
14:00
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: 964
Referee: Louise Saunders
22 March 2020 16Tottenham HotspurCancelledBirmingham CityCanons Park
14:00 Stadium: The Hive
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
29 March 2020 17Tottenham HotspurCancelledChelseaCanons Park
14:00 Stadium: The Hive
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
5 April 2020 18LiverpoolCancelledTottenham HotspurBirkenhead
14:00 Stadium: Prenton Park
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
26 April 2020 19Manchester CityCancelledTottenham HotspurManchester
14:00 Stadium: Academy Stadium
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
13 May 2020 20ArsenalCancelledTottenham HotspurBorehamwood
19:30 Stadium: Meadow Park
Note: Rescheduled from 9 February 2020. Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
16 May 2020 21Tottenham HotspurCancelledReadingCanons Park
14:00 Stadium: The Hive
Note: Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
22Tottenham HotspurCancelledBristol CityCanons Park
Stadium: The Hive
Note: Rescheduled from 2 February 2020. Cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG
5 Reading 14 6 3 5 21 24 −3 21 1.50
6 Everton 14 6 1 7 21 21 0 19 1.36
7 Tottenham Hotspur 15 6 2 7 15 24 −9 20 1.33
8 West Ham United 14 5 1 8 19 34 −15 16 1.14
9 Brighton & Hove Albion 16 3 4 9 11 30 −19 13 0.81
Source: FA WSL, BBC
Rules for classification: Initially: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored. After abandonment of season: 1) Points per game

Women's FA Cup
Main article: 2019–20 Women's FA Cup

As a member of the top two tiers, Tottenham entered the FA Cup in the fourth round, beating National League Division One side Barnsley in their opening fixture.[12] A successive 5–0 Cup victory, this time over Championship team Coventry United, set up a quarter-final tie against North London derby rivals Arsenal which was picked for television by BBC.[13] However, the match was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic before the season was ultimately curtailed. On 24 July 2020 it was announced the 2019–20 FA Cup would resume play during the 2020–21 season starting with the quarter-final ties rescheduled for the weekend of 26/27 September 2020.[14]

26 January 2020 Fourth roundTottenham Hotspur5–0BarnsleyCanons Park
 Report
  • Turner  24'
 Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 621
Referee: Robert Whitton
17 February 2020 Fifth roundCoventry United0–5Tottenham HotspurCoventry
Report
Stadium: Butts Park Arena
15 March 2020 Quarter-finalArsenalP–PTottenham HotspurBorehamwood
12:30 Stadium: Meadow Park
Note: Postponed due to coronavirus pandemic
26/27 September 2020 Quarter-finalArsenalvTottenham HotspurBorehamwood
Stadium: Meadow Park
Note: Rescheduled from 15 March 2020

FA Women's League Cup
Main article: 2019–20 FA Women's League Cup

Group Stage
22 September 2019 Group stageTottenham Hotspur0–4ReadingCanons Park
14:00
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 533
Referee: Robert Whitton
20 October 2019 Group stageWest Ham United2–2
(2–4 p)		Tottenham HotspurRomford
15:00
  • Thomas  90'
  • Dali  90+3'
 Report
Stadium: Rush Green Stadium
Attendance: 749
Referee: Elizabeth Simms
Penalties
3 November 2019 Group stageCrystal Palace0–3Tottenham HotspurBromley
14:00 Report
Stadium: Hayes Lane
Attendance: 308
Referee: Simon Finnegan
20 November 2019 Group stageChelsea5–1Tottenham HotspurKingston upon Thames
19:00
Report
Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: 1,999
Referee: Lisa Benn
11 December 2019 Group stageTottenham Hotspur6–0LewesCanons Park
19:30
Report Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: 205
Pos Team Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CHE REA WHU TOT CRY LEW
1 Chelsea 5 4 0 1 0 13 3 +10 13 Advance to Knock-out stage — 1–1 2–0 5–1 — —
2 Reading 5 3 1 0 1 14 4 +10 11 — — 0–1 — 6–0 3–2
3 West Ham United 5 3 0 1 1 13 5 +8 10 — — — 2–2 7–0 3–1
4 Tottenham Hotspur 5 2 1 0 2 12 11 +1 8 — 0–4 — — — 6–0
5 Crystal Palace 5 1 0 0 4 3 21 −18 3 0–3 — — 0–3 — —
6 Lewes 5 0 0 0 5 6 17 −11 0 1–2 — — — 2–3 —
Updated to match(es) played on 11 December 2019. Source: thefa.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of wins; 5) Head-to-head record

Squad statistics

Appearances

Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable. Players listed with no appearances have been in the matchday squad but only as unused substitutes.

No. Pos Nat Player TotalFA WSLFA CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK Chloe Morgan 801+201040
2 DF Lucia Leon 1222+302151
3 DF Ria Percival 190140101+30
4 MF Josie Green 18112+20102+11
5 MF Sophie McLean 00000000
6 MF Anna Filbey 1611300031
7 FW Gemma Davison 1719+30211+20
8 MF Chloe Peplow 18010+201+1040
9 FW Rianna Dean 181013+14251+11
10 MF Coral-Jade Haines 1002+101+104+10
11 DF Jenna Schillaci 100302050
14 FW Angela Addison 1242+511+1033
15 DF Siri Worm 143101221+10
16 FW Kit Graham 19412+23102+21
17 FW Jessica Naz 00000000
19 FW Lucy Quinn 2155+1020+203+13
21 DF Emma Mitchell 623+122000
22 GK Becky Spencer 1601401010
23 FW Rosella Ayane 1616+501041
25 DF Hannah Godfrey 1501400010
29 DF Ashleigh Neville 17012+101030
30 MF Renea Jarrett 1000000+10
31 DF Sofia Stovold 10000010
33 MF Elisha Sulola 21000+1110
Players away from the club on loan:
12 MF Megan Wynne 700+300040
Players who appeared for Tottenham Hotspur but left during the season:
27 MF Rachel Furness 11191001+10

Goalscorers
Rank No. Pos. Name FA WSL FA Cup League Cup Total
1 9 FW Rianna Dean 45110
2 19 FW Lucy Quinn 203 5
3 14 FW Angela Addison 1034
16 FW Kit Graham 301
5 15 DF Siri Worm 120 3
6 2 DF Lucia Leon 011 2
21 DF Emma Mitchell 200
8 4 MF Josie Green 001 1
6 MF Anna Filbey 001
7 FW Gemma Davison 010
23 FW Rosella Ayane 001
27 MF Rachel Furness 100
33 MF Elisha Sulola 010
Own goal 1001
Total 15101237

Transfers

Transfers in
Date Position Nationality Name From Ref.
5 July 2019 FW Rosella Ayane Bristol City [15]
FW Gemma Davison Reading
MF Chloe Peplow Brighton & Hove Albion
DF Ria Percival West Ham United
FW Lucy Quinn Birmingham City
GK Becky Spencer West Ham United
DF Siri Worm Everton
24 July 2019 DF Hannah Godfrey South Alabama Jaguars [16]
14 August 2019 FW Kit Graham Charlton Athletic [17]

Loans in
Date Position Nationality Name From Until Ref.
6 September 2019 MF Rachel Furness Reading 28 December 2019 [18][19]
3 January 2020 DF Emma Mitchell Arsenal End of season [20]

Transfers out
Date Position Nationality Name To Ref.
5 July 2019 GK Grace Staunton Navarro Bulldogs [21]
DF Anne Meiwald Watford [22][23]
DF Renée Hector Charlton Athletic [24]
FW Sarah Wiltshire Yeovil Town [25]
FW Bianca Baptiste Crystal Palace [26]
MF Wendy Martin Retired [22]
GK Emma Gibbon Crystal Palace [27]
MF Maya Vio Retired [22]
DF Ryah Vyse Watford [28]
MF Emma Beckett Watford [22]

Loans out
Date Position Nationality Name To Until Ref.
18 January 2020 MF Megan Wynne Bristol City End of season [29]

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