Sunday, October 6, 2024, see Tottenham Hotspur Women host Liverpool Women in an exciting match of the Women's Super League (WSL) at Brisbane Road. The match kicked off at 2:15 PM UK time, and fans had several ways to catch the action.
For those who couldn’t make it to the stadium, the match was broadcast live on BBC Two, and minute-by-minute text updates were available on Tottenham Hotspur’s Match Centre and the Spurs Official app. Video highlights of the game will be available on SPURSPLAY starting Monday.
Ahead of the game, Tottenham Hotspur defender Ella Morris was assessed for fitness after a minor setback in her recovery from an injury. Other players like Kit Graham, Amy James-Turner, and Shuang Wang remained unavailable. Luana Bühler, who recently played her first minutes of the season and scored a goal, was expected to be in good form.
Liverpool FC Women faced some challenges as well, with only one fit goalkeeper available due to Teagan Micah’s injury. Youngsters Zara Shaw and Eva Spencer were also absent, travelling with England for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
The match saw Kirsty Dowie as the referee, assisted by Emily Carney and Sophie Dennington, with Grace Lowe as the fourth official. Tottenham Hotspur wore their home kit, while Liverpool donned their familiar all-red kit.
Pre-match activities at Brisbane Road included handing out flags to the first 500 supporters, appearances by mascots Chirpy and Lilly, and a special guest appearance by former player Kerys Harrop. The weather was expected to be dry with light clouds and a gentle breeze, making for a pleasant matchday atmosphere.
