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West Ham United women's team 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Barclays Women's Super League, Chigwell Construction Stadium, Sunday 23 March, 12pm GMT

West Ham United women’s team claimed the bragging rights in Sunday’s London derby against Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-0 victory at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

The Irons, keeping their third league clean sheet of the campaign, had lift-off after 16 minutes when Verena Hanshaw’s low strike took a heavy deflection off the boot of visiting defender Josefine Rybrink, and they wrapped up the victory in second-half stoppage time when Viviane Asseyi’s free-kick nestled into the far corner.

Rehanne Skinner’s side could have netted more on the afternoon after creating an abundance of opportunities, as Oona Siren, Shekiera Martinez and Katrina Gorry all worked Lize Kop in the Spurs goal.

Saying that, the visitors themselves could have got on the scoresheet had the woodwork not come to the Hammers’ rescue to thwart efforts from Eveliina Summanen and Martha Thomas in either half.

The Irons’ fifth home win of the season not only moves them above their rivals in the Barclays Women’s Super League standings but also sets another record for the women’s team: the most home victories they have picked up in a single campaign.

The first chance of the game fell to the visitors inside a quarter-of-an-hour when Shelina Zadorsky’s clearance ricocheted to Ella Morris inside the box, but her strike was beaten away by Kinga Szemik. At the other end, Martinez’s darting run down the left resulted in her slightly skewing her cross over the Claret and Blue shirts in the penalty area.

That gave the Hammers confidence, who, soon after, had the upper hand in the derby. Anouk Denton was alert to win the ball on halfway and release it to Asseyi. The France international burst towards the box and slipped through the onrushing Hanshaw, whose low effort found the back of the net via a deflection off Rybrink.

Spurs responded to going behind and forced Szemik into claiming and punching deliveries from Charli Grant and Summanen. But Skinner’s side, with confidence flowing through them, came forward again. Hanshaw was involved once more as her cross was swung and missed by Riko Ueki before the ball bobbled to Martinez, who steered a shot just wide of the post. Soon after, Asseyi’s deep cross floated just above the far-right corner of the net.

With ten minutes to go before half-time, the hosts could smell a second, and it nearly came when Siren’s header was well held by Kop from only a few yards out after the Finland international latched onto Amber Tysiak’s knock-down.

The end-to-end nature of the first period continued until the half-time whistle, as after Drew Spence flashed a shot just wide of Szemik’s right-hand post from outside of the box, Summanen crashed the bar from a free-kick in first-half stoppage time.

Tottenham head coach Robert Vilahamn sent on Anna Csiki at half-time, and his substitute was involved in the first opportunity of the second half. The No14 struck from inside the box, only to see her effort well blocked by her opposite number, Zadorsky.

West Ham hit back with a flurry of corners, and the second of Asseyi’s deliveries was directed just wide of the mark by a leaping Ueki. From another set-piece, the Irons’ No20’s delivery was flicked wide by Tysiak.

The best chance of the game then came to the Hammers on the hour mark as Martinez, who scuttled her way down the byline, fired at Kop’s near post, but the goalkeeper turned her effort behind for a corner. Spurs could only half-clear the set-piece and the ball fell to Gorry, whose low strike from range was met by Kop before the follow-up was turned into the side netting by the Irons’ Germany U23 international.

The woodwork saved West Ham in the first half, and it came to the home side’s rescue in the second when Martha Thomas met Morris’ cut-back with a strike that struck Szemik’s right post. The striker then sent a speculative volley on the turn over the crossbar before Ueki’s low effort was held by Kop.

Spurs’ late opportunities failed to break down West Ham’s resilient defence, and the Hammers went on to secure the three points in second-half stoppage time when Asseyi’s teasing free-kick ghosted into the far corner to win the spoils in the London derby.

West Ham United: Szemik, Denton (Smith 65), Zadorsky, Tysiak, Hanshaw, Siren (Brynjarsdóttir 90+1), Gorry ©, Martinez (Ademiluyi 84), Asseyi, Paví (Piubel 64), Ueki

Subs not used: M.Walsh (GK), Nyström, Sáez, Mengwen, Harries

Goals: Rybrink (OG) 16, Asseyi 90

Booked: Paví

Tottenham Hotspur: Kop, Grant (Naz 63), Morris, Bartrip ©, Nildén, Oroz (Csiki 46), Holdt (Vinberg 63), Rybrink, Thomas (Raso 84), Spence, Summanen

Subs not used: Heeps (GK), Hunt, Bühler, Neville, Gunning-Williams

Booked: Spence

Referee: Stacey Pearson

Attendance: 1,859

Match Report | Hammers land London derby victory in win over Tottenham

Match Report | Hammers land London derby victory in win over Tottenham

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Starting XI | Asseyi and Paví in for Spurs derby

Starting XI | Asseyi and Paví in for Spurs derby

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Rehanne Skinner has restored Viviane Asseyi and Manuela Paví to her West Ham United women’s team starting XI for their Barclays Women’s Super League match at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Hammers take to battle at Chigwell Construction Stadium knowing three points will take them above their London rivals in the WSL standings.

The latter came off the bench to score the all-important late equaliser against Manchester City 18 days ago, and Skinner has rewarded the Colombia international with a start against Robert Vilahamn’s side.

The winger, who is set to make her seventh WSL start of the campaign, with her first coming in the reverse fixture in November, replaces Seraina Piubel in the XI, who is named on the bench.

Meanwhile, France international Asseyi comes straight back into the fold after she served a one-match suspension for the visit of the Citizens, and she comes in for defender Eva Nyström, as Skinner looks set to alter the formation of her team for Sunday’s London derby.

Those are the only two changes to the West Ham starting XI, meaning Kinga Szemik is in between the sticks for the 17th successive league fixture, having made 16 saves in the last two games.

The Poland international will likely be supported by a back four. Former Spurs defender Shelina Zadorsky and Amber Tysiak will be the centre-half partnership at the spine of the defence, with Verena Hanshaw and Anouk Denton providing cover on the left and right respectively.

Oona Siren and captain Katrina Gorry will marshal the midfield with Viviane Asseyi, Shekiera Martinez and Manuela Paví likely to support Riko Ueki up front.

Skinner has nine substitutes on her bench: goalkeeper Megan Walsh, defenders Camila Sáez, Nyström, Kirsty Smith and Li Mengwen, midfielder Dagný Brynjarsdóttir and forwards Emma Harries, Piubel and Princess Ademiluyi.

West Ham United: Szemik, Denton, Zadorsky, Tysiak, Hanshaw, Siren, Gorry ©, Martinez, Asseyi, Paví, Ueki

Subs: M.Walsh (GK), Smith, Nyström, Sáez, Mengwen, Brynjarsdóttir, Harries, Piubel, Ademiluyi

Tottenham Hotspur: Kop, Grant, Morris, Bartrip ©, Nildén, Oroz, Holdt, Rybrink, Thomas, Spence, Summanen

Subs: Heeps (GK), Naz, Raso, Vinberg, Csiki, Hunt, Bühler, Neville, Gunning-Williams

Referee: Stacey Pearson

West Ham United women's team host Tottenham Hotspur in a Barclays Women's Super League London derby at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

The Hammers head into the clash full of confidence after their last-gasp draw against Manchester City last time out and will be aiming to continue their impressive form in east London this term.

Sunday's opponents are looking to get themselves out of a rut, having lost their last five matches in all competitions.

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Manager Rehanne Skinner beamed from ear to ear as she praised her West Ham United women’s team for their London derby heroics against Tottenham Hotspur, hailing how clinical her side were in attack as well as their defensive resolve to keep another clean sheet.

The Hammers claimed the bragging rights in Sunday’s showdown with Spurs courtesy of a 2-0 victory at Chigwell Construction Stadium. Verena Hanshaw’s low drive deflected in off Josefine Rybrink to give the hosts the upper hand, and the points were sealed in second-half stoppage time when Viviane Asseyi’s teasing free-kick found the far corner.

The women’s team boss heaped praise on Hanshaw and Asseyi, who netted her tenth goal in all competitions, for their contributions in the game - not only for the goals but through their link-up play down the left-hand side, as the pair tormented Tottenham with their constant attacking drive.

The victory moved the Irons above their rivals in the Barclays Women’s Super League standings and chalked up another record-breaking moment in east London, as this is the most amount of home wins the Hammers have recorded in a single season.

As well as the quality on the pitch, the Hammers' form in Dagenham is also down to the constant, unwavering support from Claret and Blue faithful in the stands.

Speaking in her post-match interview, Skinner alluded to how important the fans have been and how much their support drives her players on, as the West Ham family celebrated yet another memorable three points at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

I thought we were fantastic.

I'm delighted. I think for the players and all the hard work that they've put in today, I thought our performance was really good. Maybe in the first ten minutes we took a little bit of time to get going with the way that we were pressing, maybe [that’s because of the] time off we've had between games.

But as soon as we got past the tenth minute, we started to resolve some of those challenges. I thought we were fantastic, to be honest, in and out of possession, and scored some great goals today. A clean sheet in a London derby is fantastic for the fans.

I think in the second half we were much more committed in our attacking play because we were higher, and that enabled us to press higher. It helped us to get more success getting in behind. I felt like the goal was coming, and we defended really well as well.

Asseyi has been brilliant this season, and you can see she loves playing in the big games.

Already this is her best WSL season because she's scored six goals and got six assists, and I think she's been fantastic. The more the season's gone on, the more you've seen her qualities, and she loves the bigger games, and she wants to win all the time.

When you look at her work-rate going forward and the stuff she puts in when she's recovering and helping the team out, she's an important player, and I'm delighted for her to get on the score sheet again today.

Hanshaw attacks and links up with Asseyi really well.

Verena [Hanshaw] supported high up the pitch really well at times. She just knows, through a lot of experience, when and where to get involved in the attacking build-up.

When we changed the point of attack and found her in those wider areas, the connection that she and Vivi Asseyi have [is so good]. The way they just play off each other, there’s a lot of experience between the two of them.

The fans make a massive difference.

We love playing at home. Obviously, our fans have been superb again. I know people talk about the 12th player, but it makes a massive difference. It really feels like that throughout the course of the game, every time we looked to go forward, the fans were getting behind us.

It just changes the mood with the players as well, and their energy. I think that's really important. We're delighted to keep winning and setting home records in front of the fans. We've got another two home games left, and the fans are going to be really important.

Barclays Women's Super League, Chigwell Construction Stadium, Sunday 23 March 2025, 12pm GMT

West Ham United women’s team will look to continue their run of positive performances with a performance that wins three points against Tottenham Hotspur in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Sunday.

Although it was two-and-a-half weeks ago, Rehanne Skinner’s side will head into the London derby buoyed by their last-gasp draw with Manchester City last time out. Manuela Paví was the hero under the lights at Chigwell Construction Stadium, as she curled home a 91st-minute leveller to earn the Hammers a deserved point.

The Irons’ home form this term has been record-breaking, as the equaliser against the Citizens meant the women’s team have now chalked up 14 points in east London - eclipsing the 2021/22 campaign’s historic high of 13.

Only two teams have left Dagenham with three points this term and the Hammers will be determined to keep that intact when Tottenham Hotspur arrive on Sunday.

Spurs find themselves trying to get out of a rut, having lost five matches on the bounce in all competitions, and the Irons not only have the incentive of claiming the bragging rights against their London rivals, but know that a win would see them leapfrog the Lilywhites in the WSL standings.

The derby will take centre stage in the WSL’s Marquee Weekend, being televised on Sky Sports, and will kick-off at 12noon - so set your alarms!

Here’s what you need to know about the clash against Tottenham…

Tickets...

Make sure to get your ticket for the women’s team’s game against Spurs, HERE! Tickets can also be bought from the Ticket Office at Chigwell Construction Stadium (subject to availability) from 10.30am until kick-off on matchday. Please note, Chigwell Construction Stadium has now gone cashless.

How To Follow…

As mentioned, West Ham United women's team's game against Tottenham Hotspur will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning from 11.45am.

Alternatively, you can also keep up-to-date across our social media channels, while highlights and exclusive reaction will follow after the final whistle on whufc.com.

Travel…

The most convenient way to reach Chigwell Construction Stadium is by public transport.

Dagenham East station on the London Underground's District line is situated about 500 metres from the ground. On exiting the station, turn left, and the ground is in Victoria Road, which is the fifth turning on the left-hand side after about 400 metres. You will see the stadium at the end of the cul-de-sac.

For those travelling by bus, fans can take the 103 from either Romford railway station, which is served by Greater Anglia, TfL's Elizabeth line, and London Overground, or Rainham station, which is served by c2c rail services. The 103 has stops on both sides of Rainham Road South, just north of Victoria Road.

Supporters using public transport are advised to check their journeys before they travel, using resources such as TfL’s Journey Planner and the TfL Go app. Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website if travelling on the rail network.

No parking is available at Chigwell Construction Stadium. Street parking in the local area is available, but motorists should take note of restrictions.

Pre-match events...

Ahead of kick-off on Sunday, ticket holders will have the chance to meet midfielder Jess Ziu! The Republic of Ireland international will be available to sign autographs between 10.45am-11.15am in the Ted Hardy Suite, located inside the Dagenham & Redbridge Clubhouse at Chigwell Construction Stadium.

To meet Jess, all you need to do is show proof of a ticket for the match.

As well as this, between 10.30am and kick-off in the carpark, there will be face painters, bubble artists and the Supporter Liaison Officers will be handing out flags for supporters.

Opposition...

Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Chigwell Construction Stadium looking to end a run of five straight defeats in all competitions.

Robert Vilahamn’s side, who have won one of their last seven matches, are seventh in the WSL standings with five wins from their 16 matches, which follows a 2023/24 campaign in which they finished sixth.

The north London outfit - who were first promoted to the WSL in the 2019 - flew out of the traps this term, putting four unanswered goals past visiting Crystal Palace on the opening day, and claiming a point against Aston Villa before defeating Charlton Athletic in Subway® Women’s League Cup.

Then, following a downturn in form, which saw them taste victory just once from their next six matches, the Lilywhites found their groove as they crafted a five-match unbeaten run, which was ended by Skinner’s side in the quarter-finals of the League Cup in January.

Spurs’ highest-ever finish in England’s top flight came in the 2021/22 season, when they ended the campaign fifth under Skinner's management, and there is a chance they could match that record if they are to put a run together between now and the end of the term.

Their captain and striker Bethany England is set to be sidelined through injury for the fixture, so the goalscoring responsibility will likely fall on the shoulders of former Hammer Martha Thomas.

Wiltshire-born Thomas joined Spurs at the start of the 2023/24 season and is nearing 50 appearances for the Lilywhites. Her move to north London followed two seasons at Manchester United, where she helped the club qualify for their first-ever Women’s FA Cup final and secure UEFA Women’s Champions League qualification for the first time.

The 28-year-old is making another return to Chigwell Construction Stadium after her two-season spell in Claret and Blue.

Meanwhile, Vilahamn was appointed Tottenham Hotspur head coach in July 2023 following a fruitful spell at BK Häcken.

During his two seasons with the Swedish club’s women’s team, he secured them qualification to the UEFA Women’s Champions League and reached the Swedish Cup final in both 2022 and 2023.

This came after his time as assistant coach with the men’s side, whom he helped qualify for the maiden UEFA Conference League in 2021.

In his first season in charge of Spurs, the 42-year-old led his side to their first-ever Adobe Women’s FA Cup final, where they were eventually beaten 4-0 by Manchester United after finishing sixth in the WSL that term.

Previous Meetings…

The last time the two sides met, in January, goals from Kirsty Smith and Seraina Piubel helped the Hammers knock Spurs out of the Subway® Women’s League Cup at the quarter-final stage. But in the reverse fixture, a late goal handed the Lilywhites a 2-1 victory back in November.

The Hammers' last league victory against Tottenham came in December 2022, when goals from Dagný Brynjarsdóttir and Hawa Cissoko secured West Ham a 2-0 win.

Overall, Spurs have had the better of the head-to-head fixtures, winning six of the 13 matches.

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Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, in association with Heineken...

Michail Antonio continued his dream start to the year with West Ham United's winner in their last-ever meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Boleyn Ground on this date in 2016.

Antonio had already scored in victories over Liverpool, Aston Villa and Sunderland when he popped up just seven minutes into this London derby, heading Dimitri Payet's corner past Hugo Lloris at his near post.

The No30, who was playing as a right wing-back for Slaven Bilić, celebrated with a 'Carlton Banks' dance drawn from the popular 1990s US comedy series The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

West Ham resisted the likes of Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli and ensured they would sign-off life in Upton Park with a memorable victory over their cross-city rivals.

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Les Ferdinand came back to haunt his old employers as he helped West Ham United secure a 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on this day in 2003.

Ferdinand opened the scoring for the east Londoners with 31 minutes on the clock, firing a shot through goalkeeper Kasey Keller's grasp.

Teddy Sheringham, who would go on to play for the Hammers, tried to respond but it was the Hammers who pressed home their claims for victory with a second just moments after the break.

Ferdinand was involved again, putting Keller under pressure from a Michael Carrick cross. The American stopper couldn't gather and Carrick stormed into the box to drill home.

It was a deserved success for the Hammers, but one that was to ultimately prove fruitless as they suffered relegation from the Premier League on a heartbreaking final day of the season.

West Ham United women’s team’s Barclays Women’s Super League match at home to Tottenham Hotspur has been selected for television coverage.

The fixture will still take place on Sunday 23 March at Chigwell Construction Stadium, but will now kick off at the earlier time of 12noon and will be broadcast on Sky Sports.

Tickets for the London derby are currently on sale, priced from £15 for Adults and £5 for U18s. Click HERE to secure your seat for the clash against Robert Vilahamn’s side.

The two teams have met twice already this term, most recently at Gaughan Group Stadium in the Subway® Women’s League Cup quarter-finals in January.

It was a memorable night for Rehanne Skinner’s outfit as they completed a first-half turnaround courtesy of goals from Seraina Piubel and Kirsty Smith to book their place in the final four of the competition.