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Tamworth vs Tottenham LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as Spurs survive major scare against non-league side

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (after extra time): The non-league side were close to a major upset before the eight-time winners saved themselves from embarrassment

Jamie Braidwood
Sunday 12 January 2025 11:16 EST
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Non-league Tamworth took Tottenham to extra time in the FA Cup third round, before an unfortunate own goal and late strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson sent the Premier League side through.

Part-time Tamworth, who play in the fifth tier of English football, produced a remarkable performance to frustrate their opponents at The Lamb. They even had chances to win the tie late on, as Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked by Yves Bissouma from inside the box.

It was Tottenham who had dominated the contest, though, and Ange Postecoglou was forced to send on star internationals Son Heung-min and Kuluseveki after his starting line-up was unable to find the opening goal in normal time.

And in the 100th minute, Tamworth switched off at a free-kick and were punished when a loose ball deflected into the net off Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski fired low into the corner before Johnson added another to spare Tottenham’s blushes and deny Tamworth a historic upset.

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Tottenham survive extra time, ‘torpedo’ long throws and Tamworth heroics in FA Cup thriller

Tamworth is not short of lore, having been a royal centre for the Kingdom of Mercia until the Vikings invaded. On Sunday, we came mightily close to another historic chapter in the town’s epic tale.

Tottenham Hotspur didn’t hold back against National League opposition, blooding the best Ange Postecoglou could muster, from the start or off the bench at The Lamb, but the fifth-tier hosts, on the grandest occasion in their history, were anything but put to slaughter.

Spurs required extra time and the ugliest of own goals to see off David in this Goliath tussle, a goal that would not have been possible in previous seasons when a replay was on offer.

Tottenham survive extra time, ‘torpedo’ long throws and Tamworth heroics

Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (after extra time): Ange Postecoglou had to send on Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min to finally put the non-league side away

Pete Hall12 January 2025 16:02
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FULL TIME! Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham - after extra time

Tamworth goalkeeper Jas Singh, speaking to ITV:

“We lost. We maybe had half an eye on penalties but they are such a good team of footballers. Switching off for one moment, that just shows the difference. Ask any team that comes here, we give them a game. They brought the big boys on, which was a nice touch. They’ve got the shirts - it’s unbelievable.”

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 15:13
2 weeks ago

FULL TIME! Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham - after extra time

Non-league Tamworth took Tottenham Hotspur to extra time in the FA Cup third round, before an unfortunate own goal and late strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson sent the Premier League side through.

Part-time Tamworth, who play in the fifth tier of English football, produced a remarkable performance to frustrate their opponents at The Lamb. They even had chances to win the tie late on, as Thomas McGlinchey saw a shot blocked by Yves Bissouma from inside the box.

It was Tottenham who had dominated the contest, though, and Ange Postecoglou was forced to send on star internationals Son Heung-min and Kuluseveki after his starting line-up was unable to find the opening goal in normal time.

And in the 100th minute, Tamworth switched off at a free-kick and were punished when a loose ball deflected into the net off Nathan Tshikuna. Moments later, Kulusevski fired low into the corner before Johnson added another to spare Tottenham’s blushes and deny Tamworth a historic upset.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 15:09
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GOAL! Tamworth 0-3 Tottenham (Johnson 117’)

A third for Tottenham! Which is harsh on Tamworth - that has not been the gulf today.

But Tamworth have tired in extra time and Johnson jumps on a slip in the box to steer in a third goal.

Game over and Tottenham are heading through.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 15:07
2 weeks ago

Tamworth 0-2 Tottenham

112 mins: A late chance for Williams on his left foot but Kinsky - who looks a very solid young goalkeeper in what is just his second appearance for Spurs - saves down low.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 15:01
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Tamworth 0-2 Tottenham

111 mins: Understandably, those late goals have just killed the mood at the Lamb. It’s tough on Tamworth, who have been brilliant today.

Sending on Son and Kulusevski for extra time just about sums up the difference, though.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 15:01
2 weeks ago

GOAL! Tamworth 0-2 Tottenham (Kulusevski 106')

Quality goal! And that will be it. Son beats a couple of players on the left wing and tees up Kulusevski, who fires low into the corner. Class.

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Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 14:56
2 weeks ago

Tamworth 0-1 Tottenham

105 mins: We’re back underway. Tamworth will want just one chance.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 14:54
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HALF TIME! Tamworth 0-1 Tottenham

Half time of extra time! Just before the break, Johnson looked to add a second as he lined up the shot on his left foot but Cullinane-Liburd made a brilliant block.

15 minutes left for Tamworth to find a goal to take us to penalties.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 14:51
2 weeks ago

Tamworth 0-1 Tottenham

103 mins: Just after the goal, Williams went down in the box under the challenge of Spence. It was not ruled to be enough to be a penalty.

Jamie Braidwood12 January 2025 14:49

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