Arsenal Women travel to face Tottenham Hotspur W in a key Women's Super League north London derby at Brisbane Road on Saturday, 24 October.
The match kicks off at 12:45 local time as Arsenal seek to climb from their current position of 8th in the FA WSL, where they have taken six points from six games, a record of one win, three draws, and two losses. Their recent form in the league reads one win, two draws, and two losses from their last five matches, and they have scored five goals while conceding seven this season.
Olivia Smith scored the equaliser in that match, assisted by Georgia Stanway. That result extended a patchy run of form that has seen the Gunners win only once in their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 4-2 defeat away to Manchester City where Lisa Baum and Alessia Russo were on the scoresheet.
Their top scorer this season is Lisa Baum, who has netted twice in six league appearances.
Tottenham's recent form
Tottenham Hotspur W also approach the derby with inconsistent results. They were thrashed 6-2 by Chelsea in their last match but had previously recorded a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa W. Their recent form is a mix of heavy defeats and narrow wins. They currently sit 4th in the table, providing a stern test for the Gunners.
Arsenal's team news
Arsenal fielded a strong lineup against Birmingham, with Misa Rodriguez in goal and a midfield featuring Stanway and Cooney-Cross. The attack was led by Alessia Russo and Blackstenius, supported by Olivia Smith. The same core group is expected to be available for the derby clash.
With the team 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City, this fixture takes on added importance. A victory would provide a significant boost ahead of the next phase of the fixtures.
The last meeting between these sides ended in a comprehensive 4-1 away win for Arsenal back in February. They will be aiming for a repeat performance to kickstart their season. The derby is the next match on the calendar for both teams.
