Tottenham Hotspur look to avoid an all-time FA Cup failure when they face National League opposition in Tamworth on Sunday afternoon.
Spurs travel to Staffordshire this weekend after enjoying a 1-0 triumph over Liverpool in the first part of their Carabao Cup semifinals on Wednesday. – a Ange Postecoglou’s performance and score desperately needed with the North London Derby coming up.
16th in the fifth tier after back-to-back promotions, Tamworth’s rise has been meteoric under manager Andy Peaks. This is their first FA Cup third-round game since 2012, and they have been forced to work incredibly hard for Sunday’s encounter after knocking out Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion in the first and second rounds.
Here 90 minutes guide for sunday FA Cup tie from Lamb Ground.
Tamworth vs Tottenham H2H record
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 Utd 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 – 01.04.25 |
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Tamworth 1-1 Forest Green – 26.12.24 |
Tottenham 2-2 Wolves – 29.12.24 |
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Sutton Utd 1-2 Tamworth – 21.12.24 |
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham – 26.12.24 |
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Rochdale 3-0 Tamworth – 17.12.24 |
Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool – 22.12.24 |
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Earth |
TV channel/live broadcast |
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Great Britain |
ITVX, STV Player, ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, UTV |
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United States |
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 and the experienced 33-year-old will line up in midfield for the hosts on Sunday.
Tamworth are without striker Ben Acquaye with a torn ACL, while Callum Cockerill-Mollett is a new addition on the treatment table.
Centre-back Jordan Cullinane-Liburd has played an important role in Tamworth’s run to the FA Cup so far and is eligible to return to the squad on Sunday after serving a three-match suspension last week.
Predicted line-up for Tamworth vs Tottenham (4-4-1-1): Singh; Crompton, Libard, Hollis, Fairlamb; McGlinchey, Milnes, Tonks, Williams; Morrison; Creaney.
Postecoglou will be wary of playing his big players on artificial turf given Spurs’ current injury list, but the Australian’s hand will be somewhat forced in terms of squad selection.
Eight first-team players are currently sidelined with injuries, while Fraser Forster is battling illness. It could be another start for new goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after his impressive debut in midweek, while Pape Sarr and James Maddison return to action after serving suspensions against Liverpool.
Rodrigo Bentancur is Tottenham’s latest casualty – he will be out for several weeks under concussion protocols.
Mikey Moore and South Korean Yang Min-hyeok could occupy the flanks for the visitors with Will Lankshear at the helm. Sergio Reguilon should also be considered at left back.
Predicted line-up of Tottenham against Tamworth (4-3-3): Kinsky; Spence, Dragusin, Dorrington, Reguilon; Bissouma, Maddison, Sarr; Yang, Lankshear, Moore.
The naturally pessimistic fanbase no doubt has a few nerves going into this game given the sloping artificial pitch and Tonks’ long throws.
Although this was set up for ‘Spursy’ on an afternoon just days after they toppled the best team in the country, Postecoglou’s men will surely not be letting up here.
Overcoming EFL opposition is one thing, but even an inexperienced Tottenham side is a different fish for Tamworth. It will be a great opportunity for the hosts, but Spurs should win at a gallop.
Prediction: Tamworth 0-4 Tottenham
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