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2020–21 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women season

The 2020–21 Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Women season was the club's 36th season in existence and their second in the FA Women's Super League, the highest level of the football pyramid. Along with competing in the WSL, the club also contested two domestic cup competitions: the FA Cup and the League Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur
2020–21 season
ChairmanJune Clarke
Head coachesKaren Hills &
Juan Amoros
(until 19 November)
Rehanne Skinner
(from 19 November)
StadiumThe Hive
FA WSL8th
FA CupQuarter-final
League CupGroup stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Four players (2)
All: Angela Addison and Alanna Kennedy (3)

Josie Green was appointed captain following the retirement of Jenna Schillaci.[1]

Head coaches Karen Hills and Juan Amoros were relieved of their duties on 19 November with the club sat in 11th place in the league.[2] Hills had been in charge of the first team since August 2009 while Spurs were playing in the then-third tier South East Combination Women's Football League. Amoros joined in February 2011.[3] They were replaced by England assistant manager Rehanne Skinner.[4]

Squad

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As of 2 February 2021.[5]

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   NOR Aurora Mikalsen
3 DF   CAN Shelina Zadorsky
4 MF   WAL Josie Green (captain)
5 DF   ENG Kerys Harrop
7 FW   ENG Gemma Davison
8 MF   ENG Chloe Peplow
9 FW   ENG Rianna Dean
10 FW   ENG Rachel Williams
11 MF   KOR Cho So-hyun (on loan from West Ham United)
12 DF   NZL Ria Percival
14 FW   ENG Angela Addison
15 DF   NED Siri Worm
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 FW   ENG Kit Graham
17 FW   ENG Jessica Naz
18 DF   AUS Alanna Kennedy
19 FW   ENG Lucy Quinn
20 DF   ENG Abbie McManus (on loan from Manchester United)
22 GK   ENG Becky Spencer (vice-captain)
23 FW   ENG Rosella Ayane
25 DF   SCO Hannah Godfrey
29 DF   ENG Ashleigh Neville
32 GK   ENG Amy Martin
35 DF   WAL Esther Morgan

Preseason

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16 August 2020 Friendly Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 Sheffield United Enfield
 Report Stadium: Hotspur Way
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors

FA Women's Super League

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Main article: 2020–21 FA WSL

Results summary

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Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
22 5 5 12 18 41  −23 20 3 3 5 11 17  −6 2 2 7 7 24  −17

Last updated: 9 May 2021.
Source: FA WSL

Results by matchday

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Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundHAAHAHAHHHAAAHAAHHHAHA
ResultDLLLLDDWWWWLLLLDDLLLLW
Position788991111988777888888888
Source: [citation needed]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

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6 September 2020 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 West Ham United Edgware
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Kirsty Dowle
13 September 2020 2 Everton 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool
13:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Walton Hall Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Robert Mason-Ellis
4 October 2020 3 Manchester City 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur Manchester
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Academy Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Stacey Pearson
10 October 2020 4 Tottenham Hotspur 0–1 Manchester United Edgware
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Fearn
18 October 2020 5 Arsenal 6–1 Tottenham Hotspur Borehamwood
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Abigail Byrne
7 November 2020 6 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Reading Edgware
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
14 November 2020 7 Bristol City 2–2 Tottenham Hotspur Bath
18:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Twerton Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lisa Benn
6 December 2020 8 Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 Brighton & Hove Albion Edgware
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Referee: Emily Heaslip
13 December 2020 9 Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 Aston Villa Edgware
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Referee: Sarah Garratt
20 December 2020 Chelsea P–P Tottenham Hotspur Kingston upon Thames
14:00 GMT Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Note: Game postponed following COVID-19 cases in Chelsea squad[6]
10 January 2021 10 Tottenham Hotspur H–W Birmingham City Edgware
14:00 GMT Stadium: The Hive
Note: Postponed due to Birmingham player shortage.[7] On 18 March 2021, an independent tribunal awarded three points to Tottenham after Birmingham were deemed to have breached Rule 11.3.18. in failing to fulfil the fixture. No scoreline was specified.[8]
17 January 2021 11 West Ham United 0–1 Tottenham Hotspur Dagenham
15:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Victoria Road
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lucy Oliver
24 January 2021 Tottenham Hotspur P–P Everton Edgware
14:00 GMT Stadium: The Hive
Note: Postponed due to frozen pitch and extreme weather warnings[9]
31 January 2021 12 Chelsea 4–0 Tottenham Hotspur Kingston upon Thames
12:30 GMT
Report Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Sarah Garratt
Note: Rescheduled from 20 December 2020 following positive COVID-19 cases in Chelsea squad
6 February 2021 13 Aston Villa 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur Walsall
12:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Bescot Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Elizabeth Simms
10 February 2021 Tottenham Hotspur P–P Bristol City Edgware
19:30 GMT Stadium: The Hive
Note: Postponed due to frozen pitch[10]
28 February 2021 14 Tottenham Hotspur 2–3 Everton Edgware
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Abigail Byrne
Note: Rescheduled from 24 January 2021 due to frozen pitch and extreme weather warnings
7 March 2021 15 Brighton & Hove Albion 2–0 Tottenham Hotspur Crawley
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Stacey Pearson
14 March 2021 16 Reading 0–0 Tottenham Hotspur Reading
12:30 GMT
Report Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Cristiana Hattersley
21 March 2021 17 Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 Bristol City Edgware
14:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Rebecca Welch
Note: Rescheduled from 10 February 2021 due to frozen pitch
27 March 2021 18 Tottenham Hotspur 0–3 Arsenal Tottenham
15:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Helen Conley
4 April 2021 19 Tottenham Hotspur 0–3 Manchester City Edgware
14:00 BST Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Fearn
25 April 2021 20 Manchester United 4–1 Tottenham Hotspur Leigh
12:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Leigh Sports Village
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Christina Hattersley
5 May 2021 21 Tottenham Hotspur 0–2 Chelsea Edgware
17:30 BST
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Fearn
9 May 2021 22 Birmingham City 0–1 Tottenham Hotspur Solihull
14:30 BST
Report
Stadium: Damson Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lisa Benn

League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
6 Brighton & Hove Albion 22 8 3 11 21 41 −20 27
7 Reading 22 5 9 8 25 41 −16 24
8 Tottenham Hotspur 22 5 5 12 18 41 −23 20
9 West Ham United 22 3 6 13 21 39 −18 15
10 Aston Villa 22 3 6 13 15 47 −32 15
Source: FA WSL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.

Women's FA Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 Women's FA Cup

As a member of the top two tiers, Tottenham will enter the FA Cup in the fourth round proper. Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January 2021, it was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.[11][12] Due to the delay, the competition only reached the fifth round before the end of the season. It resumed at the quarter-final stage the following season on 29 September 2021.

18 April 2021 Fourth round Reading 2–3 (a.e.t.) Tottenham Hotspur Reading
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: Madejski Stadium
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Lisa Benn
16 May 2021 Fifth round Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 (a.e.t.) Sheffield United Edgware
14:00 BST
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Abigail Byrne
29 September 2021 Quarter-final Arsenal 5–1 Tottenham Hotspur Borehamwood
19:15 BST
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Referee: Kirsty Dowle

FA Women's League Cup

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Main article: 2020–21 FA Women's League Cup
7 October 2020 Group stage Tottenham Hotspur 4–0 London City Lionesses Edgware
15:30 BST
Report
Stadium: The Hive
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Sarah Garratt
3 November 2020 Group stage Chelsea 2–0 Tottenham Hotspur Kingston upon Thames
19:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Kingsmeadow
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Emily Heaslip
18 November 2020 Group stage Arsenal 2–2
(5–4 p)		 Tottenham Hotspur Borehamwood
19:30 GMT
Report
Stadium: Meadow Park
Attendance: Behind-closed-doors
Referee: Amy Fearn
Penalties

Pos Team
 Pld W WPEN LPEN L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CHE ARS TOT LCL
1 Chelsea 2 2 0 0 0 6 1 +5 6 Advanced to knock-out stage — 4–1 2–0 —
2 Arsenal 3 1 1 0 1 7 6 +1 5 Possible knock-out stage based on ranking — — 2–2 —
3 Tottenham Hotspur 3 1 0 1 1 6 4 +2 4 — — — 4–0
4 London City Lionesses 2 0 0 0 2 0 8 −8 0 C–C[α] 0–4 — —
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
  1. ^ Match originally postponed following three positive COVID-19 tests by London City Lionesses players.[13] An independent tribunal determined the fixture would not be rescheduled as it would have no effect on qualifying.[14]

Squad statistics

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Appearances

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As of 29 September 2021

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 Total FA WSL FA Cup League Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1 GK   NOR Aurora Mikalsen 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
3 DF   CAN Shelina Zadorsky 26 1 20 0 3 0 3 1
4 MF   WAL Josie Green 20 0 11+3 0 1+2 0 3 0
5 DF   ENG Kerys Harrop 18 1 12+2 1 1+1 0 2 0
7 FW   ENG Gemma Davison 20 1 10+6 1 0+1 0 1+2 0
8 MF   ENG Chloe Peplow 4 0 2+2 0 0 0 0 0
9 FW   ENG Rianna Dean 19 0 10+6 0 1 0 1+1 0
10 MF   ENG Rachel Williams 15 2 6+6 0 3 2 0 0
11 MF   KOR Cho So-hyun 9 0 5+2 0 2 0 0 0
12 DF   NZL Ria Percival 21 2 16 0 1+1 0 3 2
14 FW   ENG Angela Addison 27 3 15+6 2 1+2 0 2+1 1
15 DF   NED Siri Worm 16 2 11+2 2 0+1 0 2 0
16 FW   ENG Kit Graham 21 2 13+4 1 2+1 1 1 0
17 FW   ENG Jessica Naz 12 1 4+6 0 2 1 0 0
18 DF   AUS Alanna Kennedy 23 3 18+1 1 1 1 2+1 1
19 FW   ENG Lucy Quinn 24 2 5+14 1 1+1 1 0+3 0
20 DF   ENG Abbie McManus 12 0 10 0 2 0 0 0
22 GK   ENG Becky Spencer 22 0 16 0 3 0 3 0
23 FW   ENG Rosella Ayane 24 2 10+9 1 0+3 0 2 1
25 DF   ENG Hannah Godfrey 7 0 5 0 0 0 2 0
29 DF   ENG Ashleigh Neville 18 2 12 2 2+1 0 3 0
32 GK   ENG Amy Martin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
35 DF   WAL Esther Morgan 11 0 7+1 0 2+1 0 0 0
Joined during 2021–22 season but competed in the postponed 2020–21 FA Cup:
5 DF   ENG Molly Bartrip 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
9 DF   CHN Tang Jiali 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
13 DF   ENG Asmita Ale 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
18 FW   ENG Chioma Ubogagu 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
21 MF   FRA Maéva Clemaron 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Players away from the club on loan:
2 DF   ESP Lucía León 10 1 2+5 1 0 0 2+1 0
6 MF   WAL Anna Filbey 6 1 3+2 1 0 0 0+1 0
33 MF   ENG Elisha Sulola 3 0 0+2 0 0 0 0+1 0
Players who appeared for Tottenham Hotspur but left during the season:
13 FW   USA Alex Morgan 5 2 3+1 2 0 0 0+1 0

Transfers

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Transfers in

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Date Position Nationality Name From Ref.
23 July 2020 DF   Kerys Harrop   Birmingham City [15]
24 July 2020 FW   Rachel Williams   Birmingham City [16]
27 July 2020 GK   Aurora Mikalsen   Manchester United [17]
12 September 2020 FW   Alex Morgan   Orlando Pride [18]
9 October 2020 GK   Sophie Whitehouse   Santa Clara Broncos [19]
7 January 2021 DF   Alanna Kennedy   Orlando Pride [20]
DF   Shelina Zadorsky   Orlando Pride [20]

Loans in

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Date Position Nationality Name From Until Ref.
20 August 2020 DF   Alanna Kennedy   Orlando Pride 31 December 2020 [21]
DF   Shelina Zadorsky   Orlando Pride 31 December 2020 [21]
21 January 2021 DF   Abbie McManus   Manchester United End of season [22]
29 January 2021 MF   Cho So-hyun   West Ham United End of season [23]

Transfers out

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Date Position Nationality Name To Ref.
3 June 2020 MF   Sophie McLean   London Bees [24][25]
GK   Chloe Morgan   Crystal Palace [24][26]
MF   Coral-Jade Haines   Crystal Palace [24][27]
MF   Megan Wynne   Bristol City [24][28]
26 June 2020 DF   Jenna Schillaci Retired [29]
21 December 2020 FW   Alex Morgan   Orlando Pride [30]
30 January 2021 GK   Sophie Whitehouse   Birmingham City [31]

Loans out

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Date Position Nationality Name To Until Ref.
26 January 2021 MF   Elisha Sulola   Charlton Athletic End of season [32]
30 January 2021 DF   Lucía León   Madrid CFF End of season [33]
2 February 2021 MF   Anna Filbey   Celtic End of season [34]

References

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  1. ^ "Josie Green named new Spurs Women captain". Tottenham Hotspur.
  2. ^ "Karen Hills and Juan Amoros leave Club". Tottenham Hotspur.
  3. ^ "Spurs sack joint bosses Hills and Amoros". BBC Sport.
  4. ^ "Rehanne Skinner appointed new Tottenham Hotspur Women Head Coach". Tottenham Hotspur.
  5. ^ "Introducing our Tottenham Hotspur Women players". Tottenham Hotspur.
  6. ^ "Chelsea v Tottenham WSL derby postponed". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "Birmingham's game at Tottenham Hotspur called off due to injuries". www.eurosport.com.
  8. ^ "Spurs vs Birmingham Independent Tribunal Verdict". Birmingham City Football Club. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Weather forces three WSL postponements". BBC Sport.
  10. ^ "Spurs Women v Bristol City postponed". Tottenham Hotspur.
  11. ^ "The Women's FA Cup Season 2020–21 List of Exemptions" (PDF). thefa.com. The Football Association. 10 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Women's FA Cup to remain suspended during coronavirus lockdown". Sky Sports.
  13. ^ "London City Lionesses' clash with Chelsea postponed". FAWSL Full-Time. 18 November 2020.
  14. ^ "FA Women's League Cup quarter-final draw date". womenscompetitions.thefa.com.
  15. ^ "Kerys Harrop completes move to Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur.
  16. ^ "Rachel Williams signs for Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur.
  17. ^ "Aurora Mikalsen joins Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur.
  18. ^ "Alex Morgan joins Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur.
  19. ^ "Whitehouse signs for Spurs Women". Tottenham Hotspur.
  20. ^ a b "Tottenham make Alanna Kennedy, Shelina Zadorsky deals permanent". Sky Sports.
  21. ^ a b "Kennedy and Zadorsky loans agreed". Tottenham Hotspur.
  22. ^ "Abbie McManus joins Tottenham on loan". www.manutd.com.
  23. ^ "Spurs sign Hammers' Cho on loan". BBC Sport.
  24. ^ a b c d "Spurs Women player update". www.tottenhamhotspur.com. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  25. ^ Rowe, Adam (26 August 2020). "London Bees bolster squad with triple signing!". London Bees.
  26. ^ "Former Spurs No.1 Chloe Morgan signs for Palace Women". www.cpfc.co.uk.
  27. ^ "Palace Women secure Champions League-experienced midfielder, Coral-Jade Haines". www.cpfc.co.uk.
  28. ^ "Wynne pens permanent deal with Robins". Bristol City.
  29. ^ "End of an era as Jenna Schillaci retires". Tottenham Hotspur.
  30. ^ "Alex Morgan to leave Tottenham Women and return to US in New Year". Sky Sports.
  31. ^ "Sophie Whitehouse Signs". Birmingham City. Archived from the original on 19 June 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  32. ^ "Charlton loan for Elisha". Tottenham Hotspur.
  33. ^ "Lucia loan to Madrid CFF". Tottenham Hotspur.
  34. ^ "Celtic loan for Anna". Tottenham Hotspur.
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