Tottenham Hotspur Women 4-0 Aston Villa Women: Spurs Run Rampant in North London
Tottenham Hotspur Women put on a dominant display at Brisbane Road, thrashing Aston Villa Women 4-0 in the FA Women's Super League on Sunday evening. A brace from Rosella Ayane and further goals from Drew Spence and Jessica Naz sealed a comprehensive victory for the hosts.
Match Overview
Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 | Kick-off: 21:00 | Venue: Brisbane Road, London | Competition: FA Women's Super League
Spurs came into the game eager to make a statement after a mixed start to the campaign, and they did just that with a ruthless performance. Aston Villa, on the other hand, were left to rue a series of defensive errors that allowed Tottenham to run riot.
Key Moments
- 8' – Tottenham take an early lead. Rosella Ayane pounces on a loose ball and fires home from inside the box.
- 32' – Spurs double their lead. Drew Spence rises highest to head in a corner.
- 55' – Ayane gets her second, finishing off a rapid counter-attack with a composed finish.
- 78' – Jessica Naz completes the rout with a stunning strike from 25 yards out.
Tactical Story
Tottenham lined up in a 4-3-3 and pressed Aston Villa relentlessly from the first whistle. The midfield trio of Drew Spence, Eveliina Summanen, and Kit Graham controlled the game, winning possession high up the pitch and feeding the front three. Villa's attempts to play out from the back were repeatedly thwarted, leading to turnovers that Spurs ruthlessly exploited. Defensively, Tottenham were solid, with the back four barely giving Villa's attackers a sniff at goal.
Standout Players
Rosella Ayane was unstoppable, scoring twice and causing havoc with her pace and direct running. Drew Spence was the orchestrator in midfield, capping her performance with a goal. For Villa, it was a night to forget, with only their goalkeeper emerging with any credit after making several saves.
What It Means for the Table
Tottenham climb to fourth place with seven points from three matches, boosting their goal difference significantly. Aston Villa drop to tenth with three points. Spurs will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture against Manchester City, while Villa need to regroup before facing West Ham.

