The North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in the Women's Super League (WSL) is poised to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to claim bragging rights and crucial league points. The match is scheduled for today, November 16, 2025, at Brisbane Road.
Both Tottenham and Arsenal enter the match level on points, adding extra pressure to secure a victory. Arsenal holds a slight advantage in the league table due to a superior goal difference. Tottenham, under the guidance of Martin Ho, has enjoyed their best-ever WSL start this season, currently sitting fifth in the league. They have made significant strides, and are already close to surpassing their total points from last season. Arsenal, managed by Renée Slegers, is determined to bounce back after a challenging week. They are coming off a dramatic loss to Bayern Munich in the UWCL, where they surrendered a two-goal lead. In their previous WSL match, Arsenal felt hard done by after a controversial 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
Arsenal has dominated recent encounters between the two sides, winning their last three matches without conceding a goal. However, Tottenham's improved form this season suggests they will present a tough challenge. A key concern for Arsenal is the long-term absence of Leah Williamson. However, Slegers has provided an optimistic update, stating that Williamson has been increasingly involved in team training and might return sometime in December if everything goes according to plan. In more bad news for the Gunners, Katie Reid is out with a ruptured ACL.
Cathinka Tandberg, Tottenham's new signing, has been a standout performer this season, scoring four goals. Lize Kop, the Tottenham goalkeeper, will be aiming to redeem herself after conceding four goals in their recent defeat to London City Lionesses.
The predicted lineup for Arsenal is Daphne Van Domselaar, Katie McCabe, Steph Catley, Lotte Wubben Moy, Emily Fox, Mariona Caldentey, Beth Mead, Frida Maanum, Chloe Kelly, Olivia Smith, and Alessia Russo.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN Select in the US. Additionally, fans can stream the match for free on the WSL YouTube channel.
Given Arsenal's need to close the gap on the top teams and Tottenham's strong form this season, a fierce and competitive North London derby is expected.
