Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to avoid an upset in the FA Cup when they take on National League opponents in Tamworth on Sunday afternoon.
Tottenham make the trip to Staffordshire this weekend after enjoying a 1-0 victory Liverpool On their first stop Carabao Cup Semi-finals on Wednesday. -A Performance and score by Angie Postecoglou Much needed as the North London derby approaches.
Sitting 16th in the fifth tier after successive promotions, Tamworth's rise has been meteoric under manager Andy Bex. This is their first FA Cup third round match since 2012, and they have had to work incredibly hard for Sunday's game after beating Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion in the first and second rounds respectively.
here 90 minutes Guide for Sunday FA Cup A tie from the land of Aries.
Tamworth vs Tottenham H2H score
This is the first competitive meeting between Tamworth and Tottenham.
Current form (all competitions)
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Tamworth |
Tottenham |
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Sutton United 1-0 Tamworth – 01/07/25 |
Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool – 01/08/25 |
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Solihull Moors 2-0 Tamworth – 31/12/24 |
Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle – 04/01/25 |
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Tamworth 1-1 Forest Green – 26/12/24 |
Tottenham 2-2 Wolverhampton – 12/29/24 |
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Sutton United 1-2 Tamworth – 12/21/24 |
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham – 12/26/24 |
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Rochdale 3-0 Tamworth – 17/12/24 |
Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool – 12/22/24 |
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nation |
TV Channel/Live Broadcast |
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UK |
ITVX, STV Player, ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, UTV |
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US |
ESPN+, the ESPN app |
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Canada |
Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
Tommy Tonks and his long throws are Tamworth's not-so-secret weapon, with the experienced 33-year-old set to feature in the home team's midfield on Sunday.
Tamworth is without striker Ben Acquaye with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, while Callum Cockerill-Mollett is a new addition to the treatment table.
Centre-back Jordan Cullinan Liburd has played an important role in Tamworth's FA Cup journey so far and is eligible to return to the team on Sunday after completing his three-match suspension last week.
Expected Tamworth lineup against Tottenham (4-4-1-1):sing; Crompton, Leppard, Hollis, Fairlamb; McGlinchey, Milnes, Tonks, Williams; Morrison. Crane.
Postecoglou will be afraid to play with his big weapons on an artificial surface given Spurs' current injury list, but the Australian's hand will be forced somewhat in terms of team selection.
Eight first-team players are currently sidelined due to injury, while Fraser Forster is suffering from illness. There could be another start for new goalkeeper Antonin Kinski after his impressive debut in midweek, while Pape Sarr and James Maddison both return to contention after serving suspensions against Liverpool.
Rodrigo Bentancur is the latest Tottenham casualty and will be sidelined for two weeks under concussion protocols.
Mickey Moore and South Korean Yang Min-hyuk could occupy the wings for the visitors while Will Lancashire leads the line. Sergio Reguilon should also be considered at left-back.
Expected Tottenham lineup against Tamworth (4-3-3): Kinski; Spence, Dragocin, Dorrington, Reguilon; Bissouma, Madison, Sarr; Young, Lancher, Moore.
The inherently pessimistic fanbase undoubtedly had some nerves heading into this match given the sloping artificial field and Tonks' long throws.
While this was set for a Spursi afternoon just days after their win over the best team in the country, Postecoglou's men certainly won't give up here.
Beating Premier League rivals is one thing, but even an inexperienced Spurs side is a different kettle for Tamworth. It will be a great occasion for the home side, but Spurs must win at the trot.
