Southampton v Spurs – Match Reports

Now, I don’t want to decry the performance that has seen Spurs score seven goals at home in one of the most surprising turnarounds of recent times, but in all truth we were lucky.  Having gone one down to a dreadful goal to concede, when Tessem was allowed the freedom of Tottenham to rifle past Walker it seemed like we had all been here before.  Sol’s challenge forced Richards to head Tottenham’s equaliser into his own net from Anderton’s corner and it was a swift response, but then there was some sleeping going on in the penalty area to allow Tahar to dive in to head a debut goal from a free-kick.  It was slack marking and at 1-2, it looked as though the Saints were on course for a shock result (well, comparatively anyway).  Then Hughes had to leave the field at the referee’s request (one of the few good decisions he made all day) and while he was gone, the ball fell invitingly for Chris Armstrong who wellied it a foot off the floor into the net from 10 yards out.  Armo had already missed what many considered to be a sitter, when played in around the penalty spot by Iversen, but he was closed down quicker by the keeper and defender than I had first imagined, thus forcing him to shoot wide.  That was when the boos started and his goal was “celebrated” by standing unemotionally in front of the Paxton.  You can’t blame him as one minute the whole end are cursing him and the next fêting him as the best thing since sliced bread.

The next goal came a few moments later as Leonhardsen burst into the box and as the Southampton defenders claimed handball, the ball fell and was scrambled in by Anderton. The first half fun was not quite over as the back-pass played to Paul Jones was mis-kicked, but went straight to Benali. His flick infield only found Iversen, who, from 25 yards out placed the ball directly back where it had come and into the net for number four.  I could not help feeling that if Southampton had been at full strength, then Spurs might not have got back into the game.

The second half was a more straightforward affair. Spurs dictated play and Southampton didn’t look likely to get back into the match, although if luck had been on their side, they could have got a goal or three.  Parhars slipped a pull-back from the dead ball line by Tessem the wrong side of the post for him; Walker was forced to a sharp save and could only parry it into the six yard box, where Tarrico cleared and the same player saved the defence when another ball into the goal mouth was played in.  Carr had to clear a header from a corner away from the line too, so on another day, if things had gone against Tottenham, it could easily have been another result entirely.  As it was, Armstrong nipped in at the near post to adeptly convert Carr’s low cross over a diving Jones and then Iversen added the sixth when Taricco produced a low cross into the near post for Steffen to beat Jones to it.  The match scoring came to an end when Ginola’s shot looped up off a Saint’s back and fell to Iversen on the penalty spot.  He had the time to bring the ball down and nutmeg Jones for his hat-trick.

Early chances to go ahead were through Ginola who’s first minute dribble and drive was pushed around by Jones and the keeper also reacted well to hold a “shot” from Anderton, which had ricocheted off him as he tackled in the Southampton box.  In the second period Iversen went close with a low shot, Anderton drove over the bar when set up by a nice Armo back-heel and Even Freund had a shot on target (at the second attempt). So, at last, we have got our Tottenham back !!  At the expense of ex-Spur Glenn Hoddle’s team and it must be said that we should not get carried away with this result as it was only Southampton and we were lucky that today the gods were with us (although God was against us !).  Once he had scored a goal, Armstrong’s confidence grew and for those who booed him, his goals were an answer to those critics.  The whole side played better once ahead, but there is still a long way to go before things are all shipshape.  It was the first time I had witnessed Spurs score seven at home in a league game.  I hope it won’t be the last !!

MEHSTG TOP MAN : – CHRIS ARMSTRONG

Pete Stachio

Teams: –
Spurs :  Ian Walker, Sol Campbell, Stephen Carr  , Chris Perry (Luke Young), Mauricio Taricco, Darren Anderton, Steffen Freund  , David Ginola, Oyvind Leonhardsen, Chris Armstrong, Steffen Iversen
So’ton :  Paul Jones, Francis Benali  , Dean Richards, Tahar El Khalej, Wayne Bridge, Hassan Kachloul  (Matthew Le Tissier), Chris Marsden, Matt Oakley, Jo Tessem, Mark Hughes, Marian Parhars
Ref : –  Mark Halsey (Bolton)
Attendance : 36,024.

A full moon shone down on a less than sparkling display by Tottenham, but one which was still good enough to reap a handsome win over a very poor Southampton side. With the South Coast club struggling (Struggling Southampton, as they will henceforth be known), you would have thought that they would be scrapping for points, but in truth, they are the worst side I have seen at White Hart Lane this season. There was nothing there for the many Saints fans who had made the journey to get excited about, as Spurs proceeded to make lots of chances, most of which were not exploited.

Things had started fairly quietly, with a couple of wayward shots from Tottenham, before they got a free-kick about 25 yards out. Ginola stood over the ball and with the defence expecting a drive or a cross, he slipped the ball along the ground to Armstrong, who spun off the end of the wall and shot low under Jones for the first goal. Walker had another quiet night, taking some crosses, coming out of the box to sweep up again and a few weak long shots. Tottenham meanwhile were throwing away golden opportunities. Jones fluffed a clearance straight to Iversen just outside the box, but taken by surprise, Steffen’s control let him down and the Southampton keeper redeemed himself by smothering the ball. Then Benali, sporting a plaster-cast on his arm, let the ball slip past him and Armstrong was away, producing a fine low save from a hard struck shot. Another mix-up left Armo one on one with the keeper and from pretty close to Jones, he tried to lift the ball over him, but another save denied him. Freund had a shot fly wide and Ginola cut inside to hit a curling drive that would have crept just under the bar, had not Jones got a touch to the ball to divert it over the bar.

The second half started with Tottenham going forward, but not quite getting it together to produce a clear shot. Then the visitors suddenly started to get into the game. They had a spell of around 15 or 20 minutes when they had a lot of the ball, but while their midfield passing was effective, they failed to do any damage in the last third of the pitch. The only real action Walker saw all night was a 25 yarder from Marsden, which was well hit, but straight into the Spurs keeper’s chest. Then Tottenham scored against the run of play. A corner was won on the left and Ginola received the ball short. He jinked inside his man and crossed to the far post, where usually no Spurs player can be found, but on this occasion Iversen rose, almost jumping backwards to get to the ball and looped his header over Jones. It was a goal that the young Norwegian needed to boost his confidence and hopefully, will see him go on from here. The game then became a bit of a procession, with Tottenham passing the ball around and Ginola trying out his fancy footwork on a demoralised So’ton defence. He made a couple of dazzling runs and tried outrageous shots, but these flew wide. Armstrong had another couple of chances, but didn’t trouble Jones unduly. It was only when Jose came on for Ginola that the crowd began to buzz again and he didn’t disappoint. Within a minute, he had added the third, when Armstrong went down the right, pulled the ball back across the goal and although Iversen missed it in the middle, Dominguez arrived coming in from the wing to score with a shot into an unprotected net. His head over heels shows how much he enjoys playing for Spurs and I hope he stays as he is an exciting player who has the opposition worried when he runs at them.

It was somewhat surprising that Hughes couldn’t be bothered to put himself about like he normally does. Le Tiss was patently unfit and the young players failed to show any evidence that they will be able to help the club escape what is surely coming. Among the Tottenham team there were a few changes, with Taricco switching sides, Young in for Vega and Nielsen replacing the rested Anderton. All seemed to perform well and GG will have some selection decisions to make for the Barnsley Cup tie, but I’m sure that he will be happy with Tottenham’s first League win of 1999 with three goals and more competition for places to boot.

MEHSTG TOP MAN : DAVID GINOLA

Pete Stachio

Teams : –
Spurs :  Ian Walker, Sol Campbell, Stephen Carr, Luke Young    (Ramon Vega 89), Mauricio Taricco, Steffen Freund, David Ginola (Jose Dominguez 89), Allan Nielsen, Tim Sherwood, Chris Armstrong, Steffen Iversen
So’ton :  Paul Jones, Scott Hiley, Francis Benali, Patrick Colleter, Claus Lundekvam, Wayne Bridge (Hassan Kachloul 56), David Hughes (Matthew Le Tissier 46  ), Chris Marsden, Matt Oakley, James Beattie (Egil Ostendstad 79), Mark Hughes
Ref :
Attendance : 28,580.

It had to happen and at it was going to happen to us, wasn’t it. But at least we didn’t lose, so that was something.

It all started so bizarrely, with some old grey bloke plucked from the crowd to play in goal. And if he wasn’t grey before, it didn’t take long for our defence to turn him grey. Ostenstad, Bridge and Gibbens all had good chances in the first half, but the only goal came from the boot of Ruel Fox. Carr made a good run down the right flank and played the ball inside to Fox. Taking the ball on the turn, in one move he spun away from his marker and shot low past Jones. It was just Tottenham’s luck that Jones, who had been so erratic in the early games, decided to play a blinder, producing excellent saves to deny Calderwood, Campbell and Clemence. Berti was also denied, but this time by the crossbar, when his header bounced back into play.

Spurs’ inability to finish off the sorry Saints blew up in their faces, when Matt Le Tissier (who else) latched onto a long pass from Mark Hughes that got behind Vega and twisted and turned past the Swiss defender before hitting a shot past Segers. In fact, it was only the old Wimbledon custodian who stood between Southampton and all three points at the end, as he produced a solid save from Le Tiss’s free-kick (Walker please note) and then flew out to block a header from Gibbens at the death after Vega had headed across his own goalmouth.

Ginola again was the main source of inspiration and it is worrying that, as in the Boro match, if he is marked out of the game, we have little other option available. Fox did well and Carr linked with him down the wing. Segers proved that even if Espen has a throat infection (too much shouting at those defenders) and Walker a bad back (don’t worry, Southampton have got two), our goalkeeping is in safe hands. A point each was about right at the end, but beware, tough games this way cometh.

MEHSTG TOP MAN : DAVID GINOLA

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Hans Segers, Stephen Carr, Colin Calderwood  , Sol Campbell, Paolo Tramezzani  , Ramon Vega, Nicola Berti (Jose Dominguez 74), Stepehen Clemence, Ruel Fox, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand,
So’ton :  Paul Jones, Jason Dodd, Francis Benali  , Wayne Bridge, Phil Warner (Claus Lundekvam 53), Kevin Gibbens, David Howells (James Beattie 53), Carlton Palmer, Matt Le Tissier, Mark Hughes, Egil Ostenstad
Ref : –
Attendance : 15,204.

Thank goodness that it didn’t come to needing something from the last game of the season. I would have hated having to sit through the match worrying about the other matches which would have affected our future; there has been too much of that already this season. And I wouldn’t have been too hopeful should we have required anything from this match. So, a sunny day, opposition who were safe and had nothing to play for in front of a sell-out crowd. What more could you ask for ?? Well, the game was as competitive as one could be with nothing hanging on it, but there was enough good football to make it enjoyable. Spurs started brightly and went forward at every opportunities, but it was The Saints who took the lead when a dubious free-kick was awarded and the players over the ball feinted time and time again to take it, luring Fox into breaking out of the wall. Eventually, it was taken and Le Tissier’s low shot found a way through the wall and past Walker into the left hand bottom corner of his net. It was Southampton’s first meaningful attack, but Spurs managed to concede a goal from it – it really summed up the way the season had gone. However, a long clearance by the Spurs keeper was chested down and set up, by Ferdinand, for the on-running Klinsmann, who lashed the ball into the top right corner of the Park Lane goal. His joy was plain to see (having failed to score on his last farewell) and he led the way to do a celebratory dive onto the turf, just as he did on his Hillsborough debut. The game then proceeded to be filled with individual skills, Ginola seeming determined to round off the season with a goal of his own. Yet it was he who provided an enticing cross, which Jurgen was just unable to wrap his head around.

The second half became a bit scrappy with both sides conceding possession and wasting the space that they found, but it was Spurs who looked the most likely to score, with Les, Saib and Jurgen going close, while Ruel Fox sliced the best chance wide as he ran onto a pass from the right side of the box. The atmosphere for such a meaningless game was quite fantastic and it is hoped that there will be reasons for such cheering next term. It reached fever pitch when Gary Mabbutt replaced Colin Calderwood, with 71 minutes gone, to make his final appearance in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt. There was a great gesture from Sol Campbell, who immediately removed the Captain’s armband and passed it to the man who had worn it with such honour in the past. Gary, who has given such excellent service to the club and is being released after 16 years, gave it his all for his short time on the pitch. He desperately hung around upfield, hoping to get on the scoresheet as he did in his League debut at home to Luton Town, but that wasn’t to be the fairy-tale ending for Mabbs. Instead, he lead the players on a lap of honour at the end of the match and there was a tear in his eye as he waved his goodbyes. After the circuit had been completed, Mabbutt, Jurgen and David Howells all ran into the centre-circle to take the cheers from the crowd as thanks for all they had done for the club. Nicola Berti could be seen refusing to follow suit, so let’s hope that is a sign that he will be staying at the Lane next season.

The end of a thoroughly disappointing season ending with the club being unbeaten at home since December and picking up just enough points to maintain their Premiership status. With Bolton being the unlucky club on the last day, with Everton profiting from their misfortune, we all trust that next season will not leave Tottenham Hotspur in such peril again. It will require the spending of a lot of money and a lot of hard work, but it was all a bit too close for comfort this time around.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Stephen Carr, Colin Calderwood (Gary Mabbutt 81), Sol Campbell  , Allan Nielsen, Nicola Berti (Moussa Saib 57), Les Ferdinand, Ruel Fox, Darren Anderton, David Ginola, Jurgen Klinsmann
Unused sub : –
Manager : Christian Gross
So’ton :  Paul Jones, Francis Benali, Jason Dodd (Phillip Warner 39), Claus Lundekvam, Richard Dryden, John Beresford (Kevin Richardson 79), Carlton Palmer  , Matt Le Tissier, Matt Oakley, Egil Ostenstad, David Hirst (Steve Basham 82)
Manager :  Dave Jones
Ref :  Peter Jones
Attendance : 35,995

Ian Walker was called onto make two early saves from Matt Oakley, Matt Le Tissier and David Hirst before Jose Dominguez struck a 30 yard drive into the top corner of the net and Spurs stayed ahead until the break, despite Dominguez being felled by Jason Dodd in the area with no penalty given and having a fine shot saved well by Paul Jones.Ian Walker had produced good saves from Matthew Oakley, Matthew Le Tissier and David Hirst, but 10 minutes after the break, Lundekvam hit a shot that was deflected past him for the equaliser.  Tottenham went ahead again when Dominguez set up Ginola for a precise shot into the net on 65 minutes.  However, David Hirst hit two goals to give Southampton the win, with his first for the club in the 68th minute with the winner coming in the 80th minute.

Teams : –
So’ton :   Paul Jones, Francis Benali (Simon Charlton 68), Claus Lundekvam, Jason Dodd, Kenneth Monkou, Carlton Palmer  , Matt Oakley (Andrew Williams 52), Matt Le Tissier (Robbie Slater 81  ), Kevin Richardson, Kevin Davies, David Hirst
Manager : Dave Jones
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Stephen Carr, Justin Edinburgh (Colin Calderwood [Neale Fenn 86]), Ramon Vega  , Sol Campbell  , David Howells, Ruel Fox (Darren Anderton 73), Andy Sinton, Jose Dominguez  , David Ginola, Chris Armstrong
Unused subs. : –
Manager :  Gerry Francis
Ref :  Neale Barry
Attendance : 15,255.

Teams : –
Spurs :  Ian Walker, Stephen Carr, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell, Clive Wilson, David Howells, Ruel Fox (John Scales 46), Allan Nielsen, Andy Sinton, Steffen Iversen, Teddy Sheringham
Unused subs. : –  Espen Baardsen, Dean Austin, Jason Dozzell, Ronny Rosenthal
Manager :  Gerry Francis
So’ton :  Dave Beasant, Ulrich van Gobbel  , Alan Neilson  , Francis Benali, Claus Lundekvam, Robbie Slater  , Eyal Berkovic, Jim Magilton, Neil Maddison (Matthew Robinson 7), Gordon Watson (Matt Le Tissier 26), Egil Ostenstad
Unused subs. : – Neil Moss, David Hughes, Steve Basham
Manager :  Graeme Souness
Ref :  Graham Barber (Surrey)
Attendance : 30,549.

A Chris Armstrong penalty wins Spurs the match and their first victory at the Dell in the Premier League.

Teams : –
So’ton : –  Dave Beasant, Alan Neilson, Kenneth Monkou, Richard Dryden, Claus Lundekvam, Robbie Slater, Simon Charlton, Jim Magilton (Russell Watkinson 67), Matt Le Tissier, Neil Heaney (Matt Oakley 60), Neil Shipperley
Manager : Graeme Souness
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Justin Edinburgh  , Colin Calderwood, Clive Wilson, Sol Campbell, David Howells  , Darren Anderton (Ronny Rosenthal 72), Andy Sinton (Ruel Fox 46), Allan Nielsen (Stuart Nethercott 78), Rory Allen, Chris Armstrong
Manager :  Gerry Francis
Ref :  Paul Alcock (-)
Attendance : 15,251.

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ian Walker, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell, Gary Mabbutt, Clive Wilson, Jason Dozzell, Ruel Fox, David Howells, Andy Sinton, Teddy Sheringham, Steve Slade (Ronny Rosenthal 76).
Unused subs. : –  Chris Day, Stuart Nethercott.
Southampton : –  Dave Beasant, Francis Benali  43, Ken Monkou, Barry Venison, Richard Hall, Simon Charlton (Matt Oakley 64), Jim Magilton, Tommy Widdrington  58, Matthew le Tissier, Neil Shipperley, Gordon Watson (Paul Tisdale 82).
Unused sub. : –  Bruce Grobbelaar
Ref. : – Keith Burge (-).
Attendance : –  26,320

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Dave Beasant, Jason Dodd, Ken Monkou, Barry Venison  47, Richard Hall, Simon Charlton  17, Neil Heaney, Matt Oakley, Jim Magilton, Matthew le Tissier (Christer Warren 19), Neil Shipperley.
Unused subs. :-  Alan Nielson, Neil Maddison
Spurs : – Ian Walker, Dean Austin, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell, Gary Mabbutt, Justin Edinburgh  55, Clive Wilson, Gerry McMahon (Steve Slade 74), Chris Armstrong, Teddy Sheringham, Ronny Rosenthal.
Unused subs. : –  Chris Day, Stuart Nethercott
Ref. : –  Paul Durkin (Dorset)
Linesmen : – Mr. D. R. Crick – Red flag; Mr. S. L. Gagen – Yellow flag.
Attendance : –  15,238

Spurs lost a high scoring game at The Dell as Southampton won 4-3.

Neil Heaney had headed the home side into a 13th minute lead after Neil Maddison’s shot turned into a cross before Teddy Sheringham seized on a mistake by goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar, who dallied too long on the ball, to level things up four minutes later.  Ronny Rosenthal assisted Jurgen Klinsmann to put Tottenham 2-1 up in the 34th minute, clipping the ball over the keeper as he came out, but the teams turned around level after Matthew Le Tissier scored with a volley in the 43rd minute and did so again twelve minutes into the second half to put the Saints ahead, prodding home a Neil Shipperley flick on from close range. 

Sheringham was the scorer once more on the hour as he tied the score at 3-3 as he tucked away a fumble by Grobbelaar to Rosenthal’s cross, only for Jim Magilton to score a 62nd minute goal to give Southampton the lead scoring with a 20 yard drive.  Spurs fought to get a point from the game, but Grobbelaar made a fine save from Klinsmann in the closing stages of the game. 

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Bruce Grobbelaar, Jason Dodd, Ken Monkou  35, Richard Hall, Simon Charlton, Neil Heaney  30, Neil Maddison, Jim Magilton, Matthew le Tissier, Neil Shipperley, Gordon Watson  41 (Tommy Widdrington 82).
Unused subs. :-  Dave Beasant, David Hughes.
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Dean Austin  26, Colin Calderwood, David Kerslake, Gary Mabbutt, Darren Anderton, David Howells, Nick Barmby, Jurgen Klinsmann  43, Teddy Sheringham, Ronny Rosenthal.
Unused subs. :-  Erik Thorstvedt, Stuart Nethercott, Gheorghe Popescu.
Ref. : –  Gary Willard.
Attendance : – 15,105

Spurs staged an amazing comeback in this FA Cup 5th Round Replay with Ronny Rosenthal becoming a Tottenham hero.

After being 0-2 down at the break to a sixth minute Neil Shipperley goal and a Matthew Le Tissier penalty (given for a foul on Heaney by Dean Austin in the 40th minute), they almost slipped 0-3 behind when Ian Walker tipped a Jason Dodd shot onto the post.  Ronny Rosenthal’s cracking 56th minute drive from Barmby’s cross put Spurs back in the match and a second similar goal two minutes later from the Israeli flew past Grobbelaar at great speed from 30 yards took Tottenham level and the game into extra time.

Walker made a good stop from Le Tissier’s 22 yard drive, but a third from Rosenthal wrapped up his hat-trick and with Southampton wide open to attacks, Spurs roared home with further goals in the second half of extra time from Teddy Sheringham, Darren Anderton and Nicky Barmby to record a 6-2 win.

Teams : –
So’ton : –  Bruce Grobbelaar, Jason Dodd, Francis Benali, Jeff Kenna, Ken Monkou, Neil Heaney, Neil Maddison, Jim Magilton, Tommy Widdrington (David Hughes), Matt Le Tissier, Neil Shipperley
Manager : –  Alan Ball
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Dean Austin, Colin Calderwood, Stuart Nethercott (Ronny Rosenthal), Gary Mabbutt, Justin Edinburgh, Darren Anderton, David Howells (Darren Caskey), Nicky Barmby, Jurgen Klinsmann, Teddy Sheringham
Manager : –  Gerry Francis
Ref : –
Attendance :  15,172.

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ian Walker, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell, Gary Mabbutt, Justin Edinburgh, Gheorghe Popescu, Darren Anderton, David Howells, Jurgen Klinsmann (Dean Austin), Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Barmby.
Unused subs. : –  .
Southampton : –  Bruce Grobbelaar, Francis Benali, Jeff Kenna, Ken Monkou, Richard Hall, Neil Heaney, Neil Maddison, Jim Magilton, Tommy Widdrington, Matt Le Tissier, Neil Shipperley
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  28,901

Southampton nicked a win at White Hart Lane for the first time in the Premier League with two Matthew Le Tissier goals.

A sixth minute goal from Jurgen Klinsmann gave Tottenham a flying start, but things didn’t go to plan after that, as the Saints came back to win 2-1.  After Sol Campbell was sent off with 15 minutes to go, Southampton scored twice in the remaining time left in the game through Le Tissier’s penalty and then, when Stuart Nethercott’s mis-kick in an attempt to try to clear Jeff McKenna’s cross, the England midfielder was there to stroke the ball into the net from eight yards out giving the visitors the victory against the run of play with just 45 seconds left in the match.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, David Kerslake    28, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell    75, Stuart Nethercott, Justin Edinburgh    62, Ilie Dumitrescu, Darren Anderton, Jurgen Klinsmann, Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Barmby (Micky Hazard 64    75).
Unused subs. : –  Chris Day, Gary Mabbutt
Southampton : –  Bruce Grobbelaar    83, Francis Benali, Jeff Kenna, Richard Hall, Simon Charlton, Paul Allen, Neil Heaney, Neil Maddison, Jim Magilton, Matt Le Tissier, Iain Dowie
Unused subs. : –  Dave Beasant, Tommy Widdrington, Nicky Banger
Ref. : –  Alan Wilkie (Durham).
Attendance : –  22,387

Teams : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Dean Austin, Steve Sedgley, Stuart Nethercott, Justin Edinburgh    86, Gary Mabbutt, Vinny Samways (Ronny Rosenthal 77), Darren Anderton, David Howells (Micky Hazard 66), Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Barmby.
Unused subs. : –
Southampton : –  Dave Beasant, Jeff Kenna, Kenneth Monkou, Kevin Moore, Steve Wood (Nicky Banger 58), Simon Charlton, Paul Allen, Neil Heaney (Craig Maskell 75), Jim Magilton, Neil Maddison, Tommy Widdrington
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  Paul Durkin (Dorset).
Attendance : –  25,959

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Ian Andrews, Micky Adams, Francis Benali, Jeff Kenna, Kenneth Monkou, Steve Wood, Peter Reid, Paul Allen    82, Matt Le Tissier, Neil Maddison, Iain Dowie
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Colin Calderwood, Sol Campbell, Steve Sedgley, Justin Edinburgh    83, Gary Mabbutt, Vinny Samways, Darren Anderton, Micky Hazard, Jason Dozzell (Darren Caskey 68), Nicky Barmby.
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  16,017

NOTE : – Micky Hazard makes his second Spurs debut.

Nothing more different from the score-less opening game of the season could have been imagined in the return game at the Lane.

SCBC went ahead  in the 21st minute, when a tackle on a forward in the area took the ball into the path of Iain Dowie, who scored at the far post.

Going into the second half, Spurs equalised on 55 minutes, when Anderton’s left wing free-kick found Sheringham creeping in behind Dowie to head home at far post past Flowers.  Then within a minute, Anderton put in a high ball that came off Benali’s head.  Teddy hit a volley that was going well wide, until Barmby raced in to slide the ball in to put Tottenham ahead.  Flowers could only palm out a cross by Samways from the left wing and Anderton shot over Benali’s head on the line to make it 3-1 on 58 minutes.  Then straight from the kick-off, Spurs moved the ball forward and Samways squared a pass for Sheringham to power home his shot from 14 yards to make it four goals in 4 minutes and 44 seconds – a Premier League quick scoring record.

Even then, the action had not finished, because Barmby went for a ball in the 62nd minute that saw Benali charge in with his elbow and as Barmby was helped off, the SCBC defender was shown the red card.  Against the run of play, the visitors grabbed a consolation goal in the 67th minute as Richard Hall headed a goal from a corner unchallenged.

Teams : –
Spurs :  Erik Thorstvedt, Justin Edinburgh, Neil Ruddock, Gary Mabbutt, Dean Austin, Vinny Samways, Darren Anderton, David Howells (Andy Gray 18), Paul Allen, Teddy Sheringham, Nicky Barmby (Pat van den Hauwe 63)
So’ton :  Tim Flowers; Francis Benali    62, Kenneth Monkou, Richard Hall, Micky Adams, Matt Le Tissier, Neil Maddison, Terry Hurlock    72, Nicky Banger, Iain Dowie
Ref :  Ken Redfern
Attendance : 20,098.

The opening day of the first ever Premier League season saw Tottenham travel to the South Coast and take part in a 0-0 draw.  Spurs’ best chance came when Samways and Howells touched a 25 yard free-kick to Neil Ruddock, who forced a low save from Tim Flowers.

A last minute bust-up saw two players from each side booked.

Teams : –
So’ton : –  Tim Flowers, Jason Dodd, Micky Adams    89, Terry Hurlock, Richard Hall    89, Steve Wood, Matt Le Tissier, Glenn Cockerill, Kerry Dixon, David Speedie, Francis Benali.
Subs. : –  Iain Dowie, Jeff Kenna, Ian Andrews
Spurs : –  Ian Walker (Erik Thorstvedt), Terry Fenwick, Jason Cundy, Neil Ruddock    89, Justin Edinburgh, David Howells, Vinny Samways    89, Darren Anderton, Andy Turner (Andy Gray 79), Gordon Durie, Paul Allen
Subs. : –  Dean Austin
Ref :  Vic Callow (Solihull)
Attendance : 19,654.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ian Walker, Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe (Gudni Bergsson), Gary Mabbutt, Justin Edinburgh, Paul Allen, Vinny Samways (Gudni Bergsson), Gordon Durie, Paul Stewart, Gary Lineker, Paul Walsh.
Unused subs. : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Micky Adams, Francis Benali, Jeff Kenna, Richard Hall, Steve Wood, Barry Horne, Terry Hurlock, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier (Alan McLoughlin), Iain Dowie
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  23,191

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Jason Dodds, Micky Adams, Russell Osman, Richard Hall, Neil Ruddock, Glenn Cockerill, Barry Horne, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier, Paul Rideout (Paul Moody)
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Terry Fenwick, Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Allen (Gudni Bergsson), Vinny Samways, David Howells (Nayim), Gordon Durie, Paul Stewart, Gary Lineker.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  18,851

Teams : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Mitchell Thomas (Phil Gray), Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe, Gary Mabbutt, Justin Edinburgh, Paul Allen, Vinny Samways (John Moncur), Paul Walsh, Paul Stewart, Gary Lineker.
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Jon Gittens, Micky Adams, Neil Ruddock, Jimmy Case (Russell Osman), Glenn Cockerill, Barry Horne, Alan McLoughlin, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier (Alexei Cherednik), Rodney Wallace
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  24,291

NOTE : –  Phil Gray plays for Spurs for the last time.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Jason Dodd (Alexei Cherednik), Micky Adams, Kevin Moore, Neil Ruddock, Glenn Cockerill, Barry Horne, Alan McLoughlin, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier (Nicky Banger), Rodney Wallace
Spurs : –  Erik Thorstvedt, Mitchell Thomas, Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Allen, Vinny Samways, David Howells (Gudni Bergsson), Nayim (Paul Walsh), Paul Stewart, Gary Lineker.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  21,405

Teams : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Gudni Bergsson (Mitchell Thomas), Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Allen, Paul Gascoigne, David Howells, Nayim, Paul Stewart, Gary Lineker.
Unused subs. : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Alexei Cherednik, Francis Benali, Russell Osman, Neil Ruddock, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Barry Horne, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier, Rodney Wallace (Andy Cook)
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  31,038

Teams : –
Spurs : – Bobby Mimms, Gudni Bergsson, Chris Hughton, Steve Sedgley, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Allen, David Howells, Vinny Samways (Paul Walsh), Gary Lineker, Paul Stewart.
Unused sub. : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Jason Dodd, Francis Benali, Russell Osman, Kevin Moore, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Barry Horne, Paul Rideout (Alan Shearer), Matt Le Tissier, Rodney Wallace
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  33,134

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Jason Dodd, Francis Benali, Russell Osman, Neil Ruddock, Graham Baker, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Alan Shearer, Matt Le Tissier, Rodney Wallace
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Gudni Bergsson, Steve Sedgley, Pat van den Hauwe, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, David Howells, Paul Gascoigne, Vinny Samways (Paul Walsh), Gary Lineker, Paul Allen.
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  19,601

Teams : –
Southampton : –  John Burridge, Gerry Forrest, Russell Osman, Neil Ruddock, Derek Statham, Graham Baker (Paul Rideout), Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Alan Shearer, Danny Wallace, Rodney Wallace.
Unused sub. : –
Spurs : – Erik Thorstvedt, Chris Fairclough, Chris Hughton, Guy Butters, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Mark Robson (David Howells), Nayim, Chris Waddle, Paul Walsh, Paul Allen.
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  16,702

After a goal-less first half, the second period sparked into life with two home goals from Glenn Cockerill and Kevin Moore in the first ten minutes.  Unfortunately, even though Russell Osman scored in his own net in the 62nd minute, Tottenham could not get an equaliser and were knocked out of the League Cup at this Fourth round stage.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  John Burridge, Russell Osman, Ray Wallace, Kevin Moore, Derek Statham, Graham Baker (Neil Maddison), Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Matt Le Tissier, Danny Wallace, Rodney Wallace. 
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : – Bobby Mimms, Chris Fairclough, Guy Butters, Mitchell Thomas, Terry Fenwick, Gary Mabbutt, Vinny Samways (Paul Moran), Paul Gascoigne, Chris Waddle, Paul Stewart, Paul Allen..
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –   17,375

A dominant performance by Tottenham disappointingly ended up with nothing, as Southampton came back from an own goal down to win 2-1.

In the 16th minute, Ray Wallace slid Paul Walsh’s low cross into his own net to give Tottenham the lead, with a series of chances being created, which we couldn’t take, although Paul Gascoigne and Chris Waddle went close.

Bobby Mimms was playing well but Southampton’s persistence saw a spectacular volley fly past him as Glenn Cockerill equalised  and then the same player burst through the Spurs defence to slot home the winner with eight minutes remaining.  A late flurry of attacks by Spurs still failed to find a way past the Saints back-line and the points went South.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Bobby Mimms, Gary Stevens, Mitchell Thomas, Terry Fenwick, Chris Fairclough, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Walsh, Paul Gascoigne, Chris Waddle, Paul Stewart, Paul Allen.
Unused subs. : –  Mark Stimson, David Howells
Southampton : –  John Burridge, Francis Benali, Russell Osman, Ray Wallace, Kevin Moore, Derek Statham, Graham Baker, Glenn Cockerill, Rodney Wallace, Colin Clarke (Matt Le Tissier [Neil Maddison]), Danny Wallace
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –   19,517

Teams : –
Southampton : –  John Burridge, Gerry Forrest, Kevin Bond, Kevin Moore, Derek Statham, Graham Baker, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Andy Townsend (Rodney Wallace), Colin Clarke, Gordon Hobson
Unused sub. : –
Spurs : –  Tony Parks, Chris Fairclough, Chris Hughton, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Stevens, Ossie Ardiles, Steve Hodge, Vinny Samways (Brian Statham), Chris Waddle, Clive Allen (David Howells), Paul Moran.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  18,456

NOTE : –  Brian Statham makes his first appearance for Tottenham.

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Chris Fairclough, Richard Gough, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Gary Stevens (Johnny Metgod), Paul Allen, Ossie Ardiles, Nico Claesen, Steve Hodge, Clive Allen.
Southampton : –  Tim Flowers, Gerry Forrest, Kevin Bond, Kevin Moore, Derek Statham, Graham Baker (Rodney Wallace), Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Andy Townsend, Colin Clarke, Danny Wallace
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  24,728

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Richard Gough, Danny Thomas, Mitchell Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Paul Allen, Ossie Ardiles (Nico Claesen), Glenn Hoddle, Steve Hodge, Chris Waddle, Clive Allen.
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Gerry Forrest, Kevin Bond, Mark Wright, David Armstrong, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, George Lawrence, Andy Townsend (Nick Holmes), Gordon Hobson, Danny Wallace
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  22,066

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Gerry Forrest, Mark Blake, Kevin Bond, Mark Dennis, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Nick Holmes (Craig Maskell), Matt Le Tissier, Colin Clarke, Danny Wallace
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Richard Gough, Graham Roberts (Mitchell Thomas), Danny Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Gary Stevens, Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle, Clive Allen, Mark Falco.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  17,911

In what was Peter Shreeves’ last game as manager (first time around) Spurs beat Southampton on a Bank Holiday Monday in front of a small crowd.

Stand-in goalkeeper Keith Granger could not stop Chris Waddle scoring to put Tottenham 1-0 ahead and then Saints winger Danny Wallace pulled them level.  Spurs winger Tony Galvin hit a 27 minute hat-trick before Gary Mabbutt put through his own goal to make it 4-2 and then Craig Maskell closed the gap further.  However, Clive Allen netted to hand Spurs a 5-3 win.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Graham Roberts, Danny Thomas, Gary Mabbutt, Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle (Gary Stevens), Chris Waddle, Clive Allen, Mark Falco.
Unused subs. : –
Southampton : –  Keith Granger, Gerry Forrest, Mark Blake, Mark Whitlock, David Armstrong, Steve Baker, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Andy Townsend, Dave Puckett, Danny Wallace (Craig Maskell).
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  13,036

This match drew little interest as the Sports Screen Super Cup was devised to take the place of the European matches teams who would have qualified for Europe in the wake of the Heysel disaster missed out on.

A ninth minute close range finish from Mark Falco put Tottenham ahead after keeper Phil Kite had saved a Clive Allen header.  On 20 minutes, Ossie Ardiles played a long ball through for Clive Allen to run onto and score the second, while Danny Wallace pulled one back for the home side after 35 minutes by shooting in from Steve Moran’s low ball in from the wing.

Tottenham’s win was secured by David Leworthy’s header that powerfully met Gary Mabbutt’s cross late on in the game.

Teams : –
So’ton :  Phil Kite, Forrest, Mark Wright, Kevin Bond, Mark Dennis, Jimmy Case (Andy Townsend), Glenn Cockerill, Nick Holmes, David Armstrong (David Puckett), Steve Moran, Danny Wallace
Spurs :  –  Ray Clemence, Danny Thomas, Steve Perryman (c), Gary Mabbutt, Chris Hughton, Gary Stevens, Graham Roberts, Ossie Ardiles (David Leworthy), Paul Allen, Mark Falco, Clive Allen (Richard Cooke)
Ref :
Attendance : 4,680.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Kevin Bond, Mark Wright, Mark Dennis, David Armstrong, Jimmy Case, Glenn Cockerill, Nick Holmes, Dave Puckett, Danny Wallace
Unused sub. : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Graham Roberts, Gary Mabbutt, Steve Perryman (c), Gary Stevens, Ossie Ardiles, Tony Galvin (Ian Crook), Chris Waddle, Mark Falco, David Leworthy.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  17,440

This match at White Hart Lane was the first in Group One of the Screen Sport Super Cup and Tottenham won 2-1 against Southampton.

Two goals in the first half by Mark Falco secured the win despite a second half goal from Steve Moran.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Danny Thomas, Steve Perryman (c), Graham Roberts, Chris Hughton, Paul Allen, Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles (Gary Mabbutt), Chris Waddle, Mark Falco, Clive Allen (John Chiedozie)
So’ton : –  Peter Shilton, Graham Baker, Mark Wright, Kevin Bond, David Armstrong, Jimmy Case, Andy Townsend, Alan Curtis, Danny Wallace (George Lawrence), Joe Jordan, Steve Moran
Ref :
Attendance :  11,549.

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Graham Roberts, Danny Thomas, Steve Perryman (c), Ossie Ardiles (Garry Brooke), Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle, Mark Falco, Garth Crooks.
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Kevin Bond, Mick Mills, Mark Whitlock, Mark Wright, Mark Dennis, David Armstrong, Jimmy Case, Joe Jordan, Dave Puckett (Alan Curtis), Danny Wallace
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  33,722

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Kevin Bond, Mick Mills, Mark Wright, Mark Dennis, Nick Holmes, David Armstrong, Steve Williams, Alan Curtis, Joe Jordan, Steve Moran, Danny Wallace
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Graham Roberts, Steve Perryman, Gary Stevens, Glenn Hoddle, Tony Galvin, Micky Hazard, Garth Crooks, Mark Falco, John Chiedozie (Gary Mabbutt).
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  21,285

A weakened Spurs side came out at the Dell to face Southampton and lost 0-5 just days ahead of the UEFA Cup final.

Two goals each for David Armstrong and Danny Wallace were added to by another from David Puckett to round off an awful performance by Spurs that saw the crowd in the subterranean away end slaughter Alan Brazil with chants of “You’re not fit to wear the shirt”. 

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Mick Mills, Mark Whitlock, Mark Wright, Ivan Golac, Reuben Agboola, David Armstrong, Nick Holmes, Steve Moran, David Puckett, Danny Wallace.
Unused subs. : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Mark Bowen, Ian Culverhouse, Paul Miller, Gary O’Reilly, Garry Brooke (Robert Brace), Ian Crook, Alan Brazil, Garth Crooks, Allan Cockram, Richard Cooke.
Unused subs. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  21,141

NOTE : –  Alan Brazil, Gary O’Reilly, Allan Cockram and Ian Culverhouse make their last appearances for the club.
Robert Brace made his one and only appearance for Tottenham.

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Teams : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Graham Roberts, Danny Thomas, Gary O’Reilly, Steve Perryman, Gary Stevens, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Archibald (Garry Brooke), Alan Brazil, Mark Falco, Richard Cooke.
Colours : – White shadow stripe shirts with two navy blue lines in neck; Navy blue shorts with shadow stripe, White socks with a pair of two navy lines around turnover
Kit supplier : –  Le Coq Sportif
Manager : – Keith Burkinshaw
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Ken Armstrong, Mick Mills, Reuben Agboola, Mark Dennis, David Armstrong, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Alan Curtis, Danny Wallace, Frank Worthington
Unused subs. : –
Colours : –  Dark blue shirts with Light blue central panel, a dark blue V-neck, light blue collar and cuffs with three dark blue lines; Dark blue shorts with light blue side stripe; Light blue socks with Patrick logo on turnover between two dark blue lines.
Kit supplier : – Patrick
Manager : –  Lawrie McMenemy
Ref. : –  Kieran Barrett (Coventry)
Linesmen : –  Mr. G. J. Crafter (Kent) – Red flag; Mr. M. J. Taylor (Kent) – Yellow flag.
Attendance : –  29,711

Match Sponsors : –  Colin Alabaster Automobiles; Daily Mirror Group; Peter D. Gurner Designs Ltd.
Match Ball Sponsor : – Mr. Keith Childs.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Mick Mills, Chris Nicholl, Mark Wright, Reuben Agboola, David Armstrong (Martin Foyle), Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Steve Moran, Danny Wallace, Dave Puckett
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Graham Roberts, Gary O’Reilly, Gary Mabbutt, Steve Perryman (c), Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle, Steve Archibald, Alan Brazil.
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  21,602

The FA Cup Third Round paired Spurs with Southampton and the only goal of the game sent Spurs through to the Fourth Round. However, in what was a tight game, with the Saints looking to avenge a 0-6 reverse here in the league in September, it was Ardiles’ replacement, Micky Hazard that scored the only goal of the game to take Spurs through into the Fourth Round of a competition they had won in the two previous seasons.

Graham Roberts played a one-two with Ricky Villa on the left inside their own half before poking it forward to Chris Hughton. He ran at the Saints defence and then played a square ball 25 yards out to Micky Hazard, who struck a low drive out of Shilton’s reach and into the bottom corner to the keeper’s right to make it 1-0.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Graham Roberts, Gary O’Reilly, Steve Perryman (c), Garry Brooke, Ally Dick, Micky Hazard, Ricky Villa, Steve Archibald, Terry Gibson (Gary Mabbutt)
So’ton : –  Peter Shilton, Mick Mills, Mark Wright, Chris Nicholl, Reuben Agboola, David Armstrong, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Danny Wallace, Steve Moran, Keith Cassells.
Unused sub. : –
Ref :
Attendance : 38,040.

Tottenham hit Southampton for six at the Lane, as they took the First Division points with a great display.

Goals from Garry Brooke (penalty), Tony Galvin 2, Ricky Villa, Steve Perryman and Garth Crooks.  Galvin’s second goal involved a 1-2 on the edge of the box before hitting an unstoppable shot into the corner of the net.  Shilton kept the score down a little when he saved a late penalty from Garry Brooke by pushing it aside.  

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Price, John Lacy, Steve Perryman, Garry Brooke, Tony Galvin, Micky Hazard, Glenn Hoddle (Ricky Villa), Steve Archibald, Garth Crooks.
Southampton : –  Peter Shilton, Chris Nicholl, Mark Wright, Reuben Agboola, Dennis Rofe (George Lawrence), David Armstrong, Steve Baker, Alan Ball, Steve Williams, Justin Fashanu, Dave Puckett
Manager : –  Lawrie McMenemy
Ref. : –  John Hunting (Leicester)
Linesmen : – Mr. D. A. Brunning (Kent) – Red flag; Mr. P. Don (Middlesex) – Yellow flag.
Attendance : –  26,579

Match Ball Sponsor – Laurence Wisepart

A Graham Roberts hat-trick gave Spurs a home win over So’ton, with Graham Baker and David Armstrong scored for the visitors.

Tottenham were 2-0 ahead at the interval with Roberts diving in to head his first goal before powerfully volleying home his second.  The hat-trick was completed after the half-time break, hitting an unstoppable 25 yard effort.  There were opportunities for Graham to add ot the three goals, but Southampton fought back to make the final score 3-2 with goals from Baker and Armstrong.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Paul Price, Micky Hazard, Steve Perryman, Graham Roberts, Steve Archibald, Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle, Ricky Villa.
Unused subs. : –
Southampton : –  Ivan Katalinic, Reuben Agboola, Nick Holmes, Graham Baker, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, Kevin Keegan, Mick Channon, Steve Williams, David Armstrong, Alan Ball (David Puckett)
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –   46,827

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Ivan Katalinic, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, David Armstrong (George Lawrence), Steve Baker, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Kevin Keegan, Steve Moran, Mick Channon
Spurs : – Ray Clemence, Chris Hughton, Paul Miller, Graham Roberts, Steve Perryman, Ossie Ardiles, Tony Galvin, Glenn Hoddle, Tony Galvin, Steve Archibald, Garth Crooks (Pat Corbett).
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  24,131

NOTE : –  Pat Corbett makes his Tottenham debut, scoring once.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Peter Wells, Chris Nicholl, Dave Watson, Ivan Golac, Mike McCartney, Graham Baker, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Kevin Keegan (Dave Puckett), Steve Moran, Mick Channon
Spurs : – Milija Aleksic, Chris Hughton, Don McAllister, Paul Miller, Steve Perryman (c), Ossie Ardiles, Tony Galvin, Micky Hazard, Ricky Villa, Garth Crooks (Garry Brooke), Mark Falco.
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –  23,735

Traditional Boxing Day opponents Southampton were the visitors to the Lane and the match proved a real Christmas cracker.

Having scored a hat-trick against Southampton reserves three days prior to this match, Garry Brooke was elevated for his first start in the first team and he scored twice, with Steve Archibald and Garth Crooks scoring the other two in a 4-4 draw.  Southampton’s goals came from Graham Baker, Charlie George and two from Steve Moran.

Teams : –
Spurs :  –  Milija Aleksic, Graham Roberts, John Lacy, Chris Hughton (Gary O’Reilly), Terry Yorath, Steve Perryman (c), Glenn Hoddle, Ricky Villa, Garry Brooke, Garth Crooks, Steve Archibald.
So’ton : –  Peter Wells, Chris Nicholl, Dave Watson, Ivan Golac, Reuben Agboola, Graham Baker, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Charlie George, Steve Moran, Mick Channon
Unused sub. : –
Ref :  – ( )
Attendance :  37,873

NOTE : – Gary O’Reilly makes his first Spurs appearance.

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Teams : –
Spurs : –  Barry Daines, Chris Hughton, Don McAllister, Paul Miller, Terry Naylor, Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, John Pratt, Peter Taylor, Gerry Armstrong, Terry Yorath
Unused sub. : –
Colours : – White shirts with white collar and blue line of Admiral logos down sleeve; Navy shorts; White socks.
Manager : – Keith Burkinshaw
Southampton : –  Peter Wells, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, Dave Watson, Ivan Golac, Graham Baker, Alan Ball, Trevor Hebberd, Nick Holmes, Phil Boyer, Mick Channon
Unused sub. : –
Colours : – Red and White striped shirts; Black shorts; White socks.
Manager : – Lawrie McMenemy
Referee : –  Reg Robinson (Woodbridge)
Linesmen : –  Mr. M. E. Hazzard (Surrey); Mr. J. A. Moules (Essex)
Attendance : –   37,155.

With a long list of absentees due to injury, Spurs succumbed to a 2-5 defeat to Southampton at the Dell.

An early shot from Mike Channon struck the Spurs bar, but Tottenham took the lead in the 25th minute as Glenn Hoddle buried a left foot drive to finish Ricky Villa’s precise cross-field pass and Spurs’ lead was protected by Chris Hughton’s goal-line clearance from Channon’s effort on the half-hour.  Four minutes into the second half, Phil Boyer headed the home team’s equaliser, but Chris Jones struck a 30 yard shot that beat the keeper to make it 2-1 to Tottenham.

Two quick goals turned the match in Southampton’s favour, with Nick Holmes scoring after Trevor Hebberd’s shot hit the post in the 60th minute.  Graham Baker out the Saints ahead for the first time seven minutes later with a rising shot, but even then Spurs went close as Gerry Armstrong lifted a lob just wide to the left of the goal.  A scrambled effort by Channon in the 71st minute extended Southampton’s lead and the 5-2 win was wrapped up with Homes’ second in the 74th minute as he turned on the ball to score past Daines.  Armstrong was denied by a fine save by Terry Gennoe in the home goal and Williams nearly made the day worse for Spurs, but his late shot could only find the side-netting.

Teams : –
So’ton : –  Terry Gennoe, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, David Peach, Graham Baker, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Trevor Hebberd, Steve Williams, Mike Channon, Phil Boyer
Spurs : – Barry Daines, Chris Hughton, Ricky Villa, Terry Yorath, John Lacy, Steve Perryman (c), John Pratt, Chris Jones, Gerry Armstrong, Glenn Hoddle, Stuart Beavon
Unused sub. : –  Peter Southey
Referee : –
Attendance : – 22,573

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Peter Wells, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, Ivan Golac, David Peach, Graham Baker, Alan Ball, Austin Hayes, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Phil Boyer
Unused sub : –
Spurs : –  Mark Kendall, Jimmy Holmes, Don McAllister, Paul Miller, Terry Naylor, Steve Perryman (c), Ossie Ardiles, Peter Taylor, John Pratt, Ricky Villa, Chris Jones
Unused sub : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  22,096

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Mark Kendall, Jimmy Holmes, Don McAllister, Terry Naylor, John Lacy, Steve Perryman (c), Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, John Pratt, Ricky Villa, Chris Jones
Unused sub. : –
Sot’on : –  Peter Wells, Chris Nicholl, Malcolm Waldron, Ivan Golac, David Peach, Graham Baker, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Phil Boyer, Charlie George (Austin Hayes)
Referee : –
Attendance : –  23,570

The game between the top sides came at the very end of the season, with a tense atmosphere as Southampton went for promotion as well as Spurs.

Chances were at a premium, as both sides tentatively went about the match and Tony Funnell had the best chances for the home side, but failed to score.

Teams : –
Sot’on :   Peter Wells, Manny Anrduszewski, Malcolm Waldron, David Peach, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Phil Boyer, Ted MacDougall, Tony Funnell
Spurs : –  Barry Daines, Jimmy Holmes, Don McAllister, Terry Naylor, Steve Perryman (c), Glenn Hoddle, Neil McNab, John Pratt, Peter Taylor, John Duncan (Gerry Armstrong), Chris Jones
Attendance : –  28,846
Referee : – 

A top of the table Second Division meeting ended scoreless despite the best efforts of both sides.

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Teams : –
Spurs : – Barry Daines, Don McAllister, Terry Naylor, Keith Osgood (Gerry Armstrong), Colin Lee, Steve Perryman (c), Glenn Hoddle, Neil McNab, John Pratt, Peter Taylor, John Duncan
Southampton : – Peter Wells, John Sharpe, Malcolm Waldron, Forbes Phillipson-Masters, Mike Pickering, Alan Ball, Nick Holmes, Steve Williams, Phil Boyer, Ted MacDougall, Steve Neville
Unused sub. : –
Attendance : – 37,873
Referee : – . 

Martin Chivers bagged two goals against his former club and John Pratt scored another to defeat Southampton at White Hart Lane.

Pratt and Alan Gilzean worked the chance for Chivers to score, but a goal from a long-range David Peach shot gave Southampton a lifeline.  However, it was Chivers who got to a through ball before keeper Ian Turner and he poked the ball over him to net the third Tottenham goal.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Ray Evans, Phil Beal, Mike England, Terry Naylor, Steve Perryman, Phil Holder, Jimmy Neighbour, John Pratt, Martin Chivers, Alan Gilzean
Sot’on :   Ian Turner, Bob McCarthy, Jim Steele, Paul Bennett, David Peach, Hugh Fisher, Mick Channon, Paul Gilchrist, Peter Osgood, Terry Paine (Steve Mills), Bobby Stokes
Referee : –  Iowerth Jones (Treharris)
Attendance : –  21,456

A good first half by Spurs earned them a 22nd minute lead in this First Division match at the Dell.

Cyril Knowles played Martin Chivers through and the forward fired past Eric Martin to open the scoring.  Mike Channon pulled Southampton level just after half-time from a penalty for a foul on him by Knowles.

The game could have been won by either side and Tottenham had good chances when Chris McGrath forced a save from the Southampton keeper, pushing the ball around the post and then Mike England headed Ray Evans’ cross narrowly over the top.

Teams : –
Southampton : – Eric Martin, Bob McCarthy, Jim Steele, Paul Bennett, Steve Mills, Hugh Fisher, Brian O’Neil, Mick Channon, Paul Gilchrist, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes 
Unused sub. : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Ray Evans, Mike England, Phil Beal, Cyril Knowles, John Pratt, Steve Perryman, Martin Peters (c), Ralph Coates, Martin Chivers, Alan Gilzean.
Unused sub. : –  Terry Naylor
Referee : – Mr. – (-)
Linsemen: – Mr. – (-) – Red flag; Mr. – (-) – Yellow flag..
Attendance  –  22,822

Tottenham’s early lead provided by Martin Peters’ steered shot into the net was overtaken by Southampton’s comeback that saw them take two points back to the South Coast.

The Spurs goal came with Martin Peters shooting home left footed from eight yards out at the Paxton Road end to give Spurs an early lead, but two late goals from Mike Channon gave Southampton an unexpected win.

Teams : –
Spurs :  Barry Daines, Joe Kinnear (Jimmy Pearce), Cyril Knowles, Ralph Coates, Mike England, Phil Beal, Alan Gilzean, Steve Perryman, Martin Chivers, Martin Peters (c), John Pratt
Southampton : Eric Martin, Joe Kirkup, Jim Steele, Hugh Fisher, Paul Bennett, David Walker, Terry Paine (c), Mike Channon, Paul Gilchrist, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Unused Sub. : – 
Manager : Ted Bates
Attendance :  23,693
Ref. : – Mr. Gordon Hill (Kirby Muxloe, Leicester)
Linesmen : Mr. E. A. Read (Gloucs) – Red flag; Mr. D. S. Bone (Beds) – Yellow flag.

Goal Times :
Peters – 5 minutes and 31 seconds
Channon – 76 minutes and 50 seconds
Channon – 81 minutes and 13 seconds.

Martin Chivers scored in the 1-1 draw, but it was Southampton’s Mick Channon who denied Spurs the win at the Dell in a match where Spurs were guilty of not taking their chances.

The former Saints striker put Spurs ahead in the 16th minute, but ten minutes later Mike Channon curved in a free kick to level the score.  Goalkeeper Eric Martin’s dive at Chivers’ feet put him off and the ball went off target when the Tottenham striker almost added a second with a header.

The keeper also denied Gilzean in the second half with a dive at his feet to grab the ball as the Spurs striker tried to go around him. Ron Davies also did well to deny Chivers as he closed in on a loose ball in the six yard box from a corner.

Teams : –
Southampton : – Eric Martin, Francis Burns, Bob McCarthy, Jim Steele, Paul Bennett, Hugh Fisher, Mick Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Spurs : – Pat Jennings, Ray Evans, Mike England, Cyril Knowles, Terry Naylor, Steve Perryman, Jimmy Pearce, Martin Peters, John Pratt, Martin Chivers, Alan Gilzean
Colours : –  Yellow shirts, Navy Blue shorts, Yellow socks 
Referee. : –
Attendance : –  16,486

Martin Chivers hit the post with a shot from 10 yards out, but was adjudged offside, as both teams failed to break the deadlock at the Lane.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Eric Martin, Bob McCarthy, Jim Steele, Paul Bennett, Dennis Hollywood, Brian O’Neil, Mick Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes, Gerry O’Brien
Unused sub. : –
Kit – Red and White striped shirts, Black shorts, Red socks with one mid calf white hoop
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Joe Kinnear, Phil Beal, Peter Collins, Mike England, Alan Mullery (c), Ralph Coates (John Pratt), Steve Perryman, Martin Chivers, Jimmy Pearce, Terry Naylor
Kit –  Yellow shirts, White shorts, White socks
Ref :  – (-)
Attendance :  24,914.

Sloppy finishing prevented Tottenham recording more goals than the single Alan Gilzean header against Southampton at White Hart Lane.

Spurs laid siege to the Southampton goal in the first half, but Gilzean’s trademark glancing header found the net from Steve Perryman’s lob into the goalmouth after 18 minutes.  We could easily have been 3-0 ahead at half-time, but the Saints rear-guard stuck to their task and in the second half, the visitors looked to be more offensive.

Although the Southampton bar was shaken by Martin Chivers header, Terry Paine went close with a shot just wide and the crossbar came to Pat Jennings’ aid when Mick Channon struck a shot that bounced away off the woodwork.  Spurs had more chances through Ralph Coates hooking Perryman’s pass just off target and then Perryman’s drive went just too high after good work by Jimmy Neighbour played him in. 

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Ray Evans, Cyril Knowles, Ralph Coates, Mike England, Phil Beal, Jimmy Neighbour, Steve Perryman, Martin Chivers, Martin Peters, Alan Gilzean
Unused sub. : – Graeme Souness
Manager : – Bill Nicholson
Southampton : –  Eric Martin, Tony Byrne, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel, Joe Kirkup, Roger Fry, Tom Jenkins,  Mick Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Unused sub. : –
Manager : – Ted Bates
Ref. : – Mr. Harold Davey (Nottingham)
Linesmen : –  Mr. D. S. Bone (Beds) – Red flag; Mr. J. B. Hazell (Essex) – Yellow flag
Attendance : – 31,351

Martin Chivers was on target for Tottenham, but could not stop them slipping to a 1-3 First Division defeat at home to Southampton.

It was a third minute goal by the big striker that handed Spurs the lead, but apart from that only Martin Peters went close with a snapshot from the edge of the area, but it rose over the bar.  Peter Collins’ injury caused Spurs to reshuffle, with substitute Neil Johnson playing further up the pitch and Terry Naylor dropping into the back four.

Southampton equalised in the 21st minute, with Mike Channon scoring and the Saints sealed victory with two quick-fire goals before half-time, with Channon’s second on 43 minutes and Hugh Fisher hitting the net a minute later.

Teams :
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Joe Kinnear, Cyril Knowles, Alan Mullery (c), Peter Collins (Neil Johnson), Terry Naylor, Alan Gilzean, Steve Perryman, Martin Chivers, Martin Peters, Jimmy Pearce
Southampton : –  Eric Martin, David Walker, Joe Kirkup, Denis Hollywood, Hugh Fisher, John McGrath, Jimmy Gabriel, Terry Paine (c), Mike Channon, Ron Davies, Brian O’Neil
Ref :  Vincent Jones (York)
Linesmen :  Mr. L. W. Fleet (Norfolk) – Red flag;  Mr. D.R. Drewitt (Sussex) – Yellow flag
Attendance :  39,486.

NOTE : – Neil Johnson makes his last Spurs appearance.

A 0-0 draw at the Dell was the result of missed chances in this First Division encounter.  The first half was a dour affair, with the second a bit more lively as both sides missed good chances.

Jimmy Pearce drew a good save from Eric Martin in the home goal and then sent a shot just over the bar.  With eight minutes left, Cyril Knowles struck a rising drive that Martin tipped over for a corner.

Southampton did put pressure on the Spurs goal, with Pat Jennings quick out to clear away from Brian O’Neil and was equal to two headers from Welshman Ron Davies from within the six-yard box.

Teams : –
So’ton :  Eric Martin, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel (John McGrath), Joe Kirkup, Dennis Hollywood, Hugh Fisher, Brian O’Neil, Tom Jenkins, Mick Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine
Spurs :  –  Pat Jennings, Joe Kinnear, Mike England, Peter Collins, Cyril Knowles, Alan Mullery (c), Steve Perryman, Jimmy Pearce (Dennis Bond 73), Roger Morgan, Martin Peters, Martin Chivers
Ref : –
Attendance : 27,149

NOTE : – Dennis Bond’s last Spurs appearance.

Although Tottenham had the bulk of the possession, they could not break down a stubborn Southampton defence and it was the South Coast team who took both points with a second half winner from Ron Davies.

Teams : –
Southampton : –  Eric Martin, Tony Byrne, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel, Ken Jones, Hugh Fisher, Tom Jenkins, Mike Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Unused sub. : –
Spurs : – Pat Jennings, Ray Evans, Phil Beal, Mike England, Tony Want, Dennis Bond, Alan Mullery, Jimmy Pearce, John Pratt, Martin Chivers, Roger Morgan.
Unused sub. : –
Ref. : –  -.
Attendance : –   27,693

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Eric Martin, Bob McCarthy, Tony Byrne, Jimmy Gabriel, Dennis Hollywood, John McGrath, Fred Kemp, John Sydenham, Mike Channon, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Mike England, Cyril Knowles, Steve Perryman, Tony Want, Dennis Bond, Alan Mullery (Jimmy Pearce), Jimmy Greaves, Alan Gilzean, Roger Morgan
Referee : –
Attendance : –  23,901

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Cyril Knowles, Alan Mullery, Peter Collins, John Pratt, Jimmy Greaves, Neil Johnson, Terry Venables, Alan Gilzean, Roger Morgan
Sot’on : –  Gerry Gurr, David Walker, Ken Jones, Dennis Hollywood, John McGrath, Hugh Fisher, Fred Kemp, Ron Davies, Mick Judd, Terry Paine, Bobby Stokes
Referee : –
Attendance : –  29,201

Southampton enjoyed a 2-1 win over Spurs in the First Division at the Dell.

Jimmy Greaves took a pass from Mike England to score in the eighth minute, but that was as good as it got for Tottenham, with Ron Davies grabbing a goal in each half, the second a penalty, to ensure the Saints kept the points on the South Coast.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Gerry Gurr, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel, Ken Jones, Joe Kirkup, John McGrath, Fred Kemp, Mike Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Frank Saul
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Joe Kinnear, Cyril Knowles, Alan Mullery, Peter Collins (Tony Want), Phil Beal, Jimmy Pearce, Jimmy Greaves, Mike England, Terry Venables, Alan Gilzean
Attendance : –  27,384
Referee : – 

Substitute Peter Collins came off the bench to win this League Cup quarter final for Tottenham against Southampton.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Mike England, Joe Kinnear, Cyril Knowles, Dennis Bond (Peter Collins), Alan Mullery, Jimmy Pearce, Terry Venables, Alan Gilzean, Jimmy Greaves.
Sot’on : –  Gerry Gurr, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel, Ken Jones, Joe Kirkup, John McGrath, Fred Kemp, Mike Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Frank Saul
Referee : –
Attendance : –  35,198

Tottenham hit Southampton for six in this First Division meeting at White Hart Lane. After half an hour, Cliff Jones struck Spurs into the lead, but the quiet first half had not foretold of the second half goal avalanche.

Following the turn-around, Alan Mullery, Martin Chivers and Jimmy Greaves made it 4-0 to Spurs, before Dennis Hollywood put the ball into his own net off his chest and Greaves’ second goal of the game was converted from the penalty spot.

The Saints got a consolation near the end through Ron Davies, who headed home past Jennings.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Mike England, Cyril Knowles, Dave Mackay, Alan Mullery, Terry Venables, Martin Chivers, Alan Gilzean, Jimmy Greaves, Cliff Jones
Sot’on : –  Eric Martin, Jimmy Gabriel, Joe Kirkup, Dennis Hollywood, John McGrath, Hugh Fisher, John Sydenham, Mick Channon, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Frank Saul
Attendance : –  41,834
Referee : – 

Spurs implemented a new defensive set-up, which worked well as they took both points back to North London from the South Coast.

A fine first time effort from Jimmy Robertson shot Tottenham into the lead in the first half, before that advantage was doubled when Gilzean scored just after the interval.  Southampton pulled a goal back from Martin Chivers, who was the number 8 for the Saints that day, but despite a valiant effort, the home side could not salvage a draw.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Eric Martin, Dave Webb, David Walker, Jimmy Gabriel, Dennis Hollywood, Ken Jones, Hugh Fisher, Jimmy Melia, Martin Chivers, Ron Davies, Terry Paine
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Roger Hoy, Cyril Knowles, Dave Mackay, Alan Mullery, Terry Venables, Alan Gilzean, Jimmy Greaves, Cliff Jones, Jimmy Robertson
Referee : –
Attendance : –  29,902

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Joe Kinnear, Mike England, Cyril Knowles, Dave Mackay, Alan Mullery, Terry Venables, Alan Gilzean, Frank Saul, Cliff Jones, Jimmy Robertson
Sot’on : –  Eric Martin, David Walker, Ken Jones, Dennis Hollywood, Dave Paton, Hugh Fisher, Jimmy Melia, John Sydenham, Martin Chivers, Ron Davies, Terry Paine
Referee : –
Attendance : –  30,285

Spurs faced Saints on the back of another poor run of form.  The loss of the three previous home games to Blackpool, Aston Villa and West Ham and this cost us the title and a second Double, but Tottenham won this match 5-3.

Ron Davies put Saints ahead, but Alan Mullery equalised, then two goals from Cliff Jones and another from Dave Mackay put Spurs 4-1 up at the break.

When Davies hit the away side’s second goal, it looked like a comeback might be on the cards, but Jimmy Greaves put away a penalty, completing the Spurs total.  Terry Paine got a late consolation third for Southampton, but Spurs ran out comfortable winners.

Martin Chivers, played in stripes that day and terrorised the Tottenham defence, in a game of many more chances than those that ended in the net.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Pat Jennings, Phil Beal, Mike England, Dave Mackay, Cyril Knowles, Alan Mullery, Jimmy Robertson, Terry Venables, Cliff Jones, Jimmy Greaves, Alan Gilzean
So’ton :  Dave Maclaren, Dave Webb, David Walker, Ken Jones, Tony Knapp, Jimmy Melia, Ken Wimhurst, Dave Thompson, Ron Davies, Terry Paine, Martin Chivers
Ref : –
Attendance : 35,736.

As Spurs were heading for the Division 2 title, it was no surprise that they won this home game against Southampton 4-0.

Les Medley hit a brace in the first half and Billy Rees and Len Duquemin scored the goals in the second half to wrap up a comfortable home victory.  

Teams : –
Spurs : – Ted Ditchburn, Alf Ramsey, Charlie Withers, Harry Clarke, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Les Medley, Len Duquemin, Sonny Walters, Billy Rees, Eddie Baily.
Southampton : – Ian Black, Billy Etherington, Len Wilkins, Eric Webber, Bryn Elliott, Joe Mallett, Bobby Veck, Eric Day, Thomas Lowder, Ted Bates, George Curtis
Ref : –
Attendance : –  70,305

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Ian Black, Ted Ballard, Billy Ellerington, Eric Webber, Joe Mallett, Bill Heaton, Eric Day, Ernie Jones, Ted Bates, George Curtis, Jack Edwards
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Alf Ramsey, Charlie Withers, Harry Clarke, Ron Burgess, Bill Nicholson, Les Medley, Len Duquemin, Sonny Walters, Les Bennett, Eddie Baily
Referee : –
Attendance : –  30,240

Southampton were top of the table when they came to White Hart Lane and showed why, with Charlie Wayman scoring the only goal of the game, late on after a Ted Bates pass had put him in on goal.  Unfortunately, he had already been injured in the match and got injured further in scoring, having to be helped from the pitch straight after.

While Southampton won the game, their six point lead at the top of the league was eaten away as the loss of Wayman and a flu epidemic hit the club, seeing them finish the season in third place.

Teams : –
Spurs : –   Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Harry Clarke, Ron Burgess, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Len Duquemin, Freddie Cox, Ernie Jones, Les Bennett, Eddie Baily
So’ton : –  Ian Black, Billy Ellerington, Bill Rochford, Len Wilkins, Eric Webber, Joe Mallett, Bill Heaton, Eric Day, Charlie Wayman, Ted Bates, George Curtis
Ref : –
Attendance :  69,265.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Ian Black, Alf Ramsey, Bill Rochford, Len Wilkins, Eric Webber, Joe Mallett, Eric Day, Wilf Grant, Charlie Wayman, Ted Bates, George Curtis
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Arthur Willis, Vic Buckingham, Ron Burgess, Bill Nicholson, Len Duquemin, Freddie Cox, Ernie Jones, Les Bennett, Eddie Baily
Referee : –
Attendance : –  28,800

There was great excitement as Southampton had reached the Sixth Round for years and in the freezing temperatures, the club lit braziers to keep the queuing fans warm as they waited to get their tickets for the match. 

They ultimately left The Dell disappointed after the game, where Les Bennett struck a loose ball 30 yards out past goalkeeper Ian Black, with his weaker left foot.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Ian Black, Alf Ramsey, Bill Rochford, Eric Webber, Joe Mallett, George Smith, Eric Day, Wilf Grant, Charlie Wayman, Ted Bates, George Curtis
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Vic Buckingham, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Cyril Trailor, Len Duquemin, Freddie Cox, Ernie Jones, Les Bennett, Eddie Baily
Referee : –
Attendance : –  28,425

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Vic Buckingham, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Cyril Trailor, Len Duquemin, Freddie Cox, Ernie Jones, John Jordan, Eddie Baily
Sot’on : –  Ian Black, Ted Ballard, Alf Ramsey, Bill Rochford, Eric Webber, George Smith, Wilf Grant, Charlie Wayman, Ted Bates, George Curtis, Aug Scott
Referee : –
Attendance : –  29,784

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Len Stansbridge, Alf Ramsey, Bill Rochford, Stan Clements, Joe Mallett, George Smith, Bobby Veck, Eric Day, George Lewis, Jack Bradley, George Curtis
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Vic Buckingham, Johnny Woodward, Ron Burgess, Bill Nicholson, Les Stevens, Len Duquemin, Freddie Cox, Ronnie Dix, John Jordan
Referee : –
Attendance : –  23,860

NOTE : –  Ronnie Dix appears in a Spurs shirt for the final time.

Don Roper’s goal turned out to be the only one of the game, as Southampton won 1-0 at the Dell.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Len Stansbridge, Alf Ramsey, Bill Rochford, Eric Webber, George Horsfall, Joe Mallett, George Smith, Bobby Veck, George Lewis, Don Roper, Jack Bradley
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Arthur Willis, Vic Buckingham, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Cyril Trailor, Les Stevens, Freddie Cox, Ronnie Dix, Les Bennett, Charlie Rundle
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,884

A 5.45 p.m. kick off in this match saw the White Hart Lane crowd celebrate a 2-1 Spurs win.

Sid Tickridge made his Spurs debut, as Charlie Rundle and Les Bennett scored first half goals to give Tottenham a 2-0 lead at the break and.  Although Doug McGibbons pulled a goal back later in the game, Spurs held onto their winning position, despite Vic Buckingham being hampered by injury.

Spurs :  Ted Ditchburn, Syd Tickridge, Vic Buckingham, George Ludford, Bill Nicholson, Ron Burgess (c), Charlie Rundle, Les Bennett, George Foreman, Les Stevens, Les Medley
So’ton :  George Ephgrave, Billy Ellerington, Bill Rochford (c), Bill Stroud, Eric Webber, George Smith, Don Roper, Ted Bates, Doug McGibbons, Jack Bradley, Bobby Veck
Ref :
Attendance :  22,153.

Revenge was not far away for Spurs, as they rubbed out the memory of the loss seven days before.

Ward converted another penalty, Lyman was on the mark again, as was Gibbons, who scored two goals.  The reply from the Saints came from Ted Bates, Don Roper and McGibbon, but Spurs squeaked home by the odd goal in seven.

Spurs : Archie Hughes, Ralph Ward, Roy White, George Ludford, Albert Page, Ron Burgess, Les Medley, Albert Hall, Jack Gibbons, Ronnie Dix, Colin Lyman
So’ton :  , , , , Ted Bates, Roper, Doug McGibbons
Ref :
Attendance : 17,932.

Two goals from Doug McGibbon and another from Eric Day saw Southampton take this Football League South match at the Dell.

Spurs hit back with Colin Lyman and Ralph Ward (penalty) goals, but it was not enough to stop the home side winning out.

So’ton : –  , , , , , , Doug McGibbons, Eric Day
Spurs : –   Archie Hughes, Ralph Ward, Roy White, Charlie Burke, Ron Burgess, Sonny Walters, Bobby Flavell, Jack Gibbons, Pat Beasley, Bill Adams
Ref :
Attendance : 13,935.

Spurs beat Southampton in a Football League South match at White Hart Lane.

Spurs were on their way to winning the title, putting four past a Southampton side that contained Alf Ramsey who was later to play for Spurs and Harry Evans, who became Tottenham assistant manager in 1959.

Spurs :  Sgt. Archie Hughes, Lt. Ralph Ward (c), Arthur Willis, Major Roy White, Charlie Burke, Cpl. Ron Burgess, Sonny Walters, Bobby Flavell, Flt. Sgt. Jack Gibbons, Pat Beasley, Sgn. Bill Adams
So’ton :  Warhurst, Moss (c), Albie Roles, Harry Evans, Alf Ramsey, Bill Stroud, Don Roper, Ted Bates, Whittingham, Dorsett, Hassell
Ref :  Mr. C. J. Dean
Attendance :  16,727.

Teams : –

Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Archie Hughes, Ralph Ward, Johnny Wallis, Arthur Willis, Bill Swift, Ron Burgess, Sonny Walters, Bobby Flavell, George Ludford, Les Stevens, Pat Beasley.
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,600

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Roy White, Jack Chisholm, Ron Burgess, Sonny Walters, Pat Beasley, Frank O’Donnell, Dick Rowley, Freddie Cox
Referee : –
Attendance : –  13,000

Spurs gained a 2-2 draw with goals from Les Bennett and Frank O’Donnell, while Southampton’s strikes came from Billy Wardle and John Davie in front of a 8,485 crowd.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Roy White, Jack Chisholm, Les Howe, Pat Beasley, Les Bennett, Frank O’Donnell, Dick Rowley, Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  8,485

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Ralph Ward, Les Howe, Roy White, Jack Chisholm, Willie Hall, Pat Beasley, John Martin, Jack Gibbons, Ivan Broadis, George Ludford
Referee : – 
Attendance : –  6,700

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Ted Ditchburn, Ralph Ward, Willie Hall, Roy White, Jack Chisholm, Les Howe, Donald Finlay, John Martin, George Ludford, Jack Gibbons, Pat Beasley
Sot’on : –
Referee : – 
Attendance : –  5,678

Teams : –

Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Willie Hall, Arthur Hitchins, Les Howe, Jimmy McCormick, Andy Duncan, Johnny Morrison, Ronnie Dix, Les Medley
Referee : – 
Attendance : –  3,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Les Howe, Arthur Hitchins, Albert Page, Colin Lyman, Johnny Morrison, Doug Hunt, Ronnie Dix, Les Medley
Sot’on : –
Referee : – 
Attendance : –  5,446

Spurs took a lead in this Second Division match through a Ralph Ward penalty and an equaliser from Reg Tomlinson saw the points shared in this snow-bound Christmas Eve match-up.

Teams : –
Spurs : Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Vic Buckingham, Bill Whatley, Arthur Hitchins, Isaac Spelman, Colin Lyman, Albert Hall, Fred Sargent, Willie Hall (c), Andy Duncan
So’ton :  Sam Warhurst, Thomas Emmanuel, Frederick Williams, Thomas Carnaby, Harry Osman, Billy Bevis, Frederick Briggs, Arthur Holt, Reg Tomlinson, Ray Parkin, Harry Brophy
Ref :
Attendance : 9,454.

An opening day fixture at the Dell was a happy one for Spurs, who took both points home. Southampton took an early lead in the match, but Fred Sargent and captain Willie Hall had turned the score around before half-time and the team held out against a determined effort by the Saints during the second half.

Teams : –
So’ton :  Len Stansbridge, Charles Wilkinson, Frederick Williams, David Affleck, Cyril King, Harry Osman, Billy Bevis, Oswald Bowden, Ted Bates, Harry Brophy
Spurs :    Percy Hooper, Bert Sproston, Vic Buckingham, Bill Whatley, Les Howe, Albert Page, Colin Lyman, Albert Hall, Fred Sargent, Johnny Morrison, Willie Hall (c).
Ref :
Attendance :  22,653.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Vic Buckingham, James Fullwood, Les Howe, Albert Page, Colin Lyman, Albert Hall, Fred Sargent, Jack Gibbons, Johnny Morrison
Sot’on : –  Sam Warhurst, Charlie Sillett, David Affleck, Arthur Roberts, Alf Day, Cyril King, Bill Dunn, Arthur Holt, Len Woolf, Wilf Mayer, Fred Smallwood, Ray Parkin
Referee : –
Attendance : –  15,982

Saints came out on top at the Dell after two Ray Parkin goals saw off Tottenham.  Jackie Gibbons pulled back one for Spurs, but it was not enough in this Second Division meeting.

Teams : –
So’ton :  Sam Warhurst, Charlie Sillett, David Affleck, Arthur Roberts, Frank Hill, Alf Day, Harry Osman, Billy Bevis, Arthur Holt, Len Woolf, Ray Parkin
Spurs :   Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Les Howe, Albert Page, Frank Grice, Willie Hall, Fred Sargent, Jack Gibbons, Johnny Morrison, Colin Lyman
Ref :
Attendance : 17,718.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Herbert Scriven, Charlie Sillett, Donovan Browning, William Kennedy, Cyril King, Billy Kingdon, John Summers, Jimmy Dunne, Arthur Holt, Fred Smallwood, Richard Neal
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Vic Buckingham, Les Howe, Albert Page, Ernie Phypers, Les Miller, Willie Hall, George Hunt, Bert Ringrose, Stan Alexander
Referee : –
Attendance : –  5,226

Spurs were grateful to Arthur Rowe for keeping Saints’ lively Irish centre-forward Jimmy Dunne quiet, as Tottenham ran out 4-0 victors in this Second Division meeting.

A single Johnny Morrison goal gave Spurs the lead going into the break, but the second half proved more fruitful for Tottenham, as Jimmy McCormick,  W. Hall and Morrison all hit the net to rack up a comfortable winning score-line.

Teams : –
Spurs :  Percy Hooper, Ralph Ward, Bill Whatley, Les Howe, Joe Meek, Arthur Rowe (c), Frank Grice, Willie Hall, Bill Edrich, Jimmy McCormick, Johnny Morrison
So’ton :  Herbert Scriven, Charlie Sillett, Arthur Roberts, William Kennedy, Billy Kingdon, Robert Whitelaw, John Summers, Jimmy Dunne, William Boyd, Arthur Holt, Fred Smallwood
Ref : –
Attendance : 26,335.

Spurs were on a bad losing run of four games coming into this match and the hopes of getting promotion back to Division One looked bleak.  After relegation manager Jack Tresarden had brought in some new players including Frank Grice, Joe Meek and Ralph Ward.

Six minutes in and Spurs take the lead with Willie Evans shot home. Seven minutes on and Meek volleyed in the second following a poorly cleared corner from Sargent.  Just after the quarter hour, it was 3-0 to Spurs through Hunt, following a neat inter-passing move from Grice and Willie Evans.  With forty-one minutes on the clock, Scriven in the So’ton goal could not hold a Hunt shot and the ball trickled into the net and just before the half-time break, Meek got his second to leave Tottenham five up.

It became six after 59 minutes, when Scriven fumbled another shot from Hunt and Meek tapped in the loose ball.  George Hunt then stuck away a 65th minute penalty having got up to take the spot-kick when he had been brought down by by Bradford. In the 78th minute, Willie Evans headed home a Sargent cross to round off the scoring in what was then Tottenham’s record win.

Teams : –
Spurs :  Joe Nicholls, Ralph Ward, Vic Buckingham, Les Howe, Arthur Rowe (c), Frank Grice, Fred Sargent, Joe Meek, George Hunt, Andy Duncan, Willie Evans
So’ton :  Herbert Scriven, William Adams, Charlie Sillett, Cyril King, Arthur Bradford (c), Stanley Woodhouse, Richard Neal, Fred Tully, John Gurry, Arthur Holt, Laurence Fishlock
Ref :  Mr. J. M. Wiltshire (-)
Attendance : 29,732.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  William Light, Charlie Sillett, John McIlwarne, Arthur Roberts, Cyril King, William Luckett, Laurence Fishlock, Arthur Holt, Walter Pollard, Vic Watson, Fred Tully
Spurs : –  Percy Hooper, Fred Channell, Vic Buckingham, Bill Whatley, Ernie Phypers, Wally Alsford, Willie Evans, Jimmy McCormick, Johnny Morrison, Willie Hall, Andy Duncan
Referee : –
Attendance : –  21,333

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Bert Scriven, Arthur Tilford, William Adams, Arthur Bradford, Francis Campbell, William Luckett, Stanley Woodhouse, Ted Drake, Herbert Coates, Thomas Ruddy, Richard Neal
Spurs : –  Joe Nicholls, Bill Felton, Bill Whatley, Arthur Rowe, Tommy Meads, Tom Evans, Willie Evans, George Hunt, Jimmy Brain, Willie Hall, Eugene O’Callaghan.
Referee : –
Attendance : –  11,806

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Joe Nicholls, Bill Felton, Bill Whatley, Davie Colquhoun, Les Howe, Arthur Rowe, Tommy Meads, Willie Davies, George Hunt, Eugene O’Callaghan, George Greenfield
Sot’on : –  Bert Scriven, Alexander Keeping, William Adams, Arthur Bradford, William Luckett, Stanley Woodhouse, Ted Drake, John Arnold, John Brewis, Herbert Coates, Richard Neal
Referee : –
Attendance : –  24,778

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Cyril Spiers, Jack Moran, Bert Hodgkinson, Davie Colquhoun, Alf Messer, Tommy Meads, Willie Davies, George Hunt, Jimmy Brain, Eugene O’Callaghan, Walter Bellamy
Sot’on : –  William White, Alexander Keeping, William Adams, John McIlwarne, Francis Campbell, William Luckett, John Arnold, William Fraser, Arthur Haddleton, Albert Jepson, Peter Dougall
Referee : –
Attendance : –  19,217

Teams : –
Sot’on : – William White, Alexander Keeping (c), William Adams, John McIlwarne, Francis Campbell, William Luckett, John Arnold, William Fraser, Arthur Haddleton, Albert Jepson, Arthur Wilson
Spurs : – Cyril Spiers, Jack Moran, Bert Hodgkinson, Davie Colquhoun, Alf Messer, Tom Meads, Willie Davies, Walter Bellamy, Eugene O’Callaghan, Dick Rowley, George Hunt
Attendance : –  13,566
Referee : – 

This Division 2 match at the Dell was played on a sea of mud, but Spurs sailed to a 3-0 win.  Les Howe made his Spurs debut in this match at right half and Spurs took the points with goals from Dick Rowley (the former Southampton player), Eugene O’Callaghan and Willie Davies.

Teams : –
So’ton :  Herbert Scriven, Edward Hough, Alexander Keeping (c), William Adams, John McIlwarne, Bert Shelley, Stanley Woodhouse, Peter Cowper, John Arnold, Herbert Coates, Albert Jepson
Spurs :  Cyril Spiers, Bert Lyons, Bert Hodgkinson, Les Howe, Alf Messer, Tom Meads, Willie Davies, Walter Bellamy, Eugene O’Callaghan, Dick Rowley, George Cook
Ref :  Stanley Rous
Attendance :  22,408.

Southampton won a Christmas Day match at White Hart Lane in Division 2 match 3-1 against Spurs.

Teams : –
Spurs : Cyril Spiers, Bert Lyons, Bert Hodgkinson, Harry Skitt, Alf Messer, Tom Meads, Willie Davies, Walter Bellamy, Eugene O’Callaghan, Dick Rowley, George Cook
So’ton :  Herbert Scriven, Alexander Keeping (c), William Adams, John McIlwarne, Bert Shelley, Stanley Woodhouse, Herbert Coates, Lawrence Cumming, Albert Jepson, Arthur Wilson.
Ref : –
Attendance :  22,408.

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Teams : –
So’ton :  William White, Alexander Keeping, William Stoddart, Arthur Bradford, William Luckett, Dick Rowley, Herbert Coates, Stan Cribb, Albert Jepson, James Mackie, Arthur Wilson.
Spurs :  Cyril Spiers, John Illingworth, Edwin Herod, Harry Skitt, Tommy Cable, Tommy Meads, Tom Evans, Jimmy Dimmock, Andy Thompson, Walter Bellamy, George Cook.
Ref :  Mr. – (-)
Linesmen : – Mr. .. – Red flag; Mr. .. – White flag
Attendance :  25,203

NOTE : –  Tommy Evans made his Tottenham debut.

Spurs won this match at White Hart Lane against Southampton 3-2.

Eugene O’Callaghan, Frank Osborne and Cecil Poynton scored for Spurs, with Arthur Bradford and Robert Weale netting for the Saints.  

Teams : –
Spurs : Cyril Spiers, John Illingworth, Edwin Herod, Harry Skitt, Tommy Cable, Tommy Meads,  Jimmy Dimmock, Ted Harper, Frank Osborne, Walter Bellamy, George Cook.
So’ton :  William White, Alexander Keeping, William Stoddart, Arthur Bradford, William Luckett, Dick Rowley, Stan Cribb, Albert Jepson, James Mackie, Arthur Wilson, Peter Dougall.
Ref :  Mr. – (-)
Linesmen : – Mr. . . – Red flag; Mr. . . – White flag
Attendance :  26,564

Spurs won this match at White Hart Lane against Southampton 3-2, playing the South Coast side at White Hart Lane for the first time in the League.  

Teams : –
Spurs :  Cyril Spiers, Matthew Forster (c), Cecil Poynton, Harry Skitt, Sid Helliwell, Jimmy Dimmock, Alex Lindsay, Jimmy Armstrong, Frank Osborne, Andy Thompson, Eugene O’Callaghan.
So’ton :  William White, Edward Hough, Alexander Keeping (c), Arthur Bradford, Bert Shelley, Stanley Woodhouse, Robert Wheale, Dick Rowley, Stan Cribb, Bill Haines, James Mackie.
Ref :  Mr. J. V. Pennington (Reading)
Linesmen : – Mr. L. D. Patrick – Red flag; Mr. W. B. Stone – White flag
Attendance :  15,962

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Teams : –
So’ton :  William White, Edward Hough, Alexander Keeping, George Harkus, William Luckett, Bert Shelley, Stanley Woodhouse, Stan Cribb, Bill Haines, James Mackie, Thomas Taylor.
Spurs :  Joe Nicholls, Matthew Forster, Jock Richardson, Arthur Lowdell, Harry Skitt, Arthur Grimsdell, Jimmy Dimmock, Randolph Galloway, Andy Thompson, Eugene O’Callaghan, Frank Hartley.
Ref :  Mr. . . (-)
Linesmen : – Mr. . . – Red flag; Mr. . .- White flag
Attendance :  22,574

NOTE : – Randolph Galloway made his Tottenham debut.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Gordon Manning, Jonathan Chaplin, Ollie Burton, Tom Morris, Danny Steel, Jabez Darnell, Charlie Woodruff, Billy Minter, Max Seeburg, Bert Middlemiss, George Payne
Sot’on : –  Thomas Burrows, John Robertson, Horace Glover, Frank Thorpe, John Johnston, Albert Hodgkinson, John Bainbridge, Fred Costello, Frank Jefferis, John Lewis, George Smith
Referee : –
Attendance : –  22,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  Herbert Lock, John Robertson, Horace Glover, Frank Thorpe, Harold Hadley, John Johnston, Albert Hodgkinson, Fred Costello, Frank Jefferis, John Lewis, George Smith
Spurs : –  Gordon Manning, Jonathan Chaplin, Ollie Burton, Tom Morris, Danny Steel, Jabez Darnell, Vivian Woodward, Bert Middlemiss, Jimmy Pass, George Payne, Bob Walker
Referee : –
Attendance : –  18,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Whitbourne, Jonathan Chaplin, Sandy Tait, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Joe Walton, Jimmy Reid, Arthur Pickett, Vivian Woodward, Bob Walker
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, William Clarke, John Eastham, John Robertson, Horace Glover, James Bowden, Walter Toomer, Fred Harrison, Frank Everist, Frank Jefferis, Fred Mouncher
Referee : –
Attendance : –  20,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, John Eastham, John Robertson, Horace Glover, William Gray, John Hogg, Fred Harrison, Alex Glen, George Harris, Albert Hoskins, Fred Mouncher
Spurs : –  Matt Reilly, Jonathan Chaplin, Sandy Tait, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, John Brearley, Joe Walton, Jimmy Reid, Herbert Chapman, Charlie Hewitt
Referee : –
Attendance : –  8,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Matt Reilly, Jonathan Chaplin, John Watson, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, William Dow, John Brearley, Joe Walton, Bill Berry, Charlie Hewitt, Bob Walker
Referee : –
Attendance : – 

NOTE : –  This was Bill Berry’s final appearance for Spurs, while Matt Reilly made his debut.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Sandy Tait, Ollie Burton, Billy Jones, Frank McDiarmid, William Dow, John Brearley, Joe Walton, Wally Eames, Arthur Pickett, Charlie Hewitt
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  5,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Line-up unknown
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Alf Whyman, John Brearley, Harry Stansfield, Vivian Woodward, Herbert Chapman
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, William Clarke, John Warner, Tom Edmonds, Ernest Lee, Fred Harrison, George Harris, Frank Jefferis, Fred Mouncher, Sam Meston, James Soye
Referee : –
Attendance : –  22,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, William Clarke, John Warner, John Hogg, Ernest Lee, Fred Harrison, Harry Brown, Fred Mouncher, Sam Meston, James Soye, Isaac Tomlinson
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, John Watson, Ollie Burton, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Joe Walton, Chris Carrick, Peter Kyle, Alex Glen, Herbert Chapman
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, John Watson, Ollie Burton, Walter Bull, Jabez Darnell, Chris Carrick, John Brearley, Joe Walton, Peter Kyle, Alex Glen, Vivian Woodward
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Bill McCurdy, Tom Morris, Jimmy McNaught, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Joe Walton, Charlie O’Hagan, Harry Stansfield, John Burton, Alf Warner
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

NOTE : –  Alf Warner plays in a Spurs shirt for the final time.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Joe Walton, Charlie O’Hagan, Harry Stansfield, Alf Warner
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, Bob Benson, Daniel Gordon, Herbert Dainty, Ernest Lee, Archie Turner, Fred Harrison, Edgar Bluff, Fred Mouncher, Sam Meston, George Hedley
Referee : –
Attendance : –  27,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Joe Walton, David Copeland, Charlie O’Hagan, Harry Stansfield
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  3,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, Bob Benson, George Molyneux, Herbert Dainty, Kelly Houlker, Ernest Lee, Jack Fraser, Charlie Webb, Fred Harrison, Edgar Bluff, Fred Mouncher
Spurs : –  Jack Eggett, Bill McCurdy, Sandy Tait, Walter Bull, Tom Morris, Jack Kirwan, Joe Walton, John Brearley, Bill Berry, Charlie O’Hagan, Alf Warner
Referee : –
Attendance : –  14,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Charlie Williams, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Ollie Burton, Tom Morris, Jack Kirwan, Arthur Turner, Bert Badger, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, Alf Warner
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

NOTE : – Bert Badger played his last game for Spurs.

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Charlie Williams, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Joe Walton, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, Jack Jones, John “Jack” Jones
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, George Molyneux, Tom Robertson, George Spence, Tommy Bowman,  Ernest Lee, Fred Harrison, George Hedley, Fred Mouncher, Harry Turner, Harry Wood
Referee : –
Attendance : –  10,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Fred Mearns, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, John Burton, John “Jack” Jones, Alf Warner
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  13,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, George Molyneux, Tom Robertson, Tommy Bowman,  Ernest Lee, Jack Fraser, Fred Harrison, George Hedley, Sam Meston, Harry Turner, Harry Wood
Spurs : –  Charlie Williams, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Tom Morris, Jimmy McNaught, Jack Kirwan, John Brearley, David Copeland, Jack Jones, John “Jack” Jones, Alf Warner
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, William Dryburgh, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, John Burton, Alf Warner
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, George Molyneux, Tom Robertson, Tommy Bowman,  Ernest Lee, Jack Fraser, Joe Turner, Fred Harrison, Richard Evans, Sam Meston, Harry Wood
Referee : –
Attendance : –  20,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Tom Morris, Charlie Brown, James Chalmers, William Dryburgh, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, Jack Jones, Alf Warner
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  20,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Sandy Tait, John Watson, Tom Morris, Charlie Brown, Jack Kirwan, William Dryburgh, David Copeland, Vivian Woodward, Jack Jones, Alf Warner
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Bob Houston, David Copeland, John Cameron, Jack Jones, John “Jack” Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –   7,000

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Teams : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Tom Smith, Sandy Brown, David Copeland, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, George Molyneux, Tommy Bowman, William Henderson,  Ernest Lee, Joe Turner, Archie Turner, Arthur Brown,  Sidney Cavendish, Edgar Chadwick, Sam Meston
Referee : –
Attendance : –  21,300

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Charles Fry, George Molyneux, Tommy Bowman, Albert Paddington, Joe Turner, Archie Turner, Arthur Brown, Edgar Chadwick, Sam Meston, Harry Wood
Spurs : –  Fred Griffiths, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Jimmy McNaught, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Sandy Brown, David Copeland, Patrick Gilhooley, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  10,000

Goals from Edgar Chadwick and Archie Turner for Southampton and both Spurs goals scored by Ted Hughes left the score at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, so the rule relating to the FA Cup in these days offered the teams the option of playing an extra half-hour to settle the First Round replay.  Both teams agreed, but they could still not be separated.  Therefore, the match went to a second replay at Elm Park the home of Reading FC.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Charles Fry, George Molyneux, Tommy Bowman, Ernie Lee, Joe Turner, Archie Turner, Arthur Brown, Edgar Chadwick, Sam Meston, Harry Wood
Spurs : –  Fred Griffiths, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Jimmy McNaught, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Sandy Brown, David Copeland, Patrick Gilhooley, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,036

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Fred Griffiths, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Jimmy McNaught, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Tom Smith, Sandy Brown, David Copeland, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –   John Robinson, Charles Fry, George Molyneux, Tommy Bowman, Ernie Lee, Joe Turner, Archie Turner, Arthur Brown, Edgar Chadwick, Sam Meston, Harry Wood
Referee : –
Attendance : –  25,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Jack Kirwan, Tom Smith, Sandy Brown, David Copeland, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Charles Fry, George Molyneux, Ernie Lee, Sidney Cavendish, Sam Meston, Alf Milward, Harry Wood, Wilfred Toman, James Yates, Bert Sharp
Referee : –
Attendance : –  12,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Ted Hughes, Bob Stormont, Jack Kirwan, Tom Smith, Sandy Brown, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Charles Fry, George Molyneux, Arthur Chadwick, Ernie Lee, Archie Turner, Edgar Chadwick, Sam Meston, Alf Milward, Harry Wood, Wilfred Toman
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Jim McNaught, Ted Hughes, Bob Stormont, Jack Kirwan, Sandy Brown, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  10,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Jim McNaught, Ted Hughes, Bob Stormont, Jack Kirwan, Sandy Brown, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  5,000

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  George Clawley, Bill Roberts, Harry Erentz, ?, ?, ?, Tom Smith, David Copeland, ?, Leon Hyde, John Cameron
Referee : –
Attendance : –  1,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  David Haddow, Jimmy Melia, Sandy Tait, Tom Morris, Jim McNaught, Bob Stormont, Jack Kirwan, Tom Smith, Tom Pratt, David Copeland, John Cameron
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Peter Meehan, Peter Durber, Arthur Chadwick, Robert Petrie, Archie Turner, Roderick McLeod, Sam Meston, Alf Milward, Harry Wood, James Yates
Referee : –
Attendance : –  15,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –   David Haddow, Harry Erentz, Sandy Tait, Jim McNaught, Bob Stormont, Jack Kirwan, Tom Pratt, David Copeland, Leon Hyde, John Cameron, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Peter Durber, Harry Haynes, Arthur Chadwick, Robert Petrie, Archie Turner, John Farrell, Sam Meston, Alf Milward, Harry Wood, James Yates
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Harry Erentz, Jim McNaught, Bob Cain, Bob Stormont, Tom Smith, Bill Joyce, Harry Bradshaw, Jimmy Hartley,  John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  16,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Wilfred Waller, Jimmy Melia, Harry Erentz, Jim McNaught, Bob Cain, Bob Stormont, Tom Smith, Bill Joyce, Art Rule, Harry Bradshaw, John Cameron
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Peter Meehan, Peter Durber, Arthur Chadwick, John Robertson, Abe Hartley, Duncan McLean, Sam Meston, David Steven, Harry Wood, James Yates
Referee : –
Attendance : –  8,500

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Jimmy Melia, Harry Erentz, Bob Cain, Billy Leech, Tom Smith, Bill Joyce, Harry Bradshaw, Jimmy Hartley,  John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

The club’s first Boxing Day fixture saw Spurs travel to Southampton for a Southern League match, where Tom Smith scored Tottenham’s goal in a 1-1 draw.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  John Robinson, Peter Meehan, Harry Haynes, Arthur Chadwick, George Dewar, Robert Petrie, Abe Hartley, George Seeley, Tom Smith, Harry Wood, Walter Keay
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Harry Erentz, Jim McNaught, Bob Cain, Bob Stormont, Tom Smith, Bill Joyce, Harry Bradshaw, Jimmy Hartley,  John Cameron, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  16,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –   Joe Cullen, Harry Erentz, Jim McNaught, Bob Cain, Bob Stormont, Tom Smith, Bill Joyce, Harry Bradshaw, John Cameron, Jack Jones, Kenny McKay
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  7,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Joe Knowles, Jock Montgomery, Willie Crump, Ed Downie, Alex Hall, Bob Stormont, David Black, Bill Joyce, John Madden, Jimmy Hartley
Sot’on : –
Referee : –
Attendance : –  Unknown

Teams : –
Sot’on : –
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Joe Knowles, Jock Montgomery, Willie Crump, Alex Hall, Bob Stormont, Bob Tannahill, Bill Joyce, Jimmy Hartley, Jimmy “Tooty” Davidson, Jack Jones
Referee : –
Attendance : –  3,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Lycurgus Burrows, Joe Knowles, Alex Hall, Bob Stormont, David Black, Bob Tannahill, Bill Joyce, Jimmy Hartley, Jimmy “Tooty” Davidson, Jack Jones
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, Harry Haynes, Thomas Nicol, Arthur Chadwick, Robert Petrie, Joe Turner, John Farrell, Sam Meston, Bill Naughton, James Yates, Walter Keay
Referee : –
Attendance : –  8,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Joe Cullen, Lycurgus Burrows, Jock Montgomery, Willie Crump, Alex Hall, Bob Stormont, David Black, Bob Tannahill, Tom Meade, Jimmy “Tooty” Davidson, Jack Jones
Sot’on : – George Clawley, Harry Haynes, Alfred Littlehales, John McMillan, Robert Petrie, Joe Turner, John Farrell, Robert Brown, Sam Meston, James Yates, Walter Keay
Referee : –
Attendance : –  6,000

Teams : –
Spurs : –  Charlie Ambler, Jock Montgomery, Willie Almond, Willie Crump, James Devlin, Ralph McElhaney, Ernie Payne, Jimmy Allen, Frank Wilson, Bob Clements, Jimmy Milliken
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, Harry Haynes, Alfred Littlehales, John McMillan, William Ponting, Joe Turner, John Farrell, Robert Buchanan, Sam Meston, Bill Naughton, Walter Keay.
Referee : –
Attendance : – 3,000

NOTE : – This was the last match in Spurs colours for Willie Almond and Jimmy Milliken.

Teams : –
Sot’on : –  George Clawley, Harry Haynes, Alfred Littlehales, John Hodgkinson, John McMillan, John Farrell, Robert Buchanan, Sam Meston, Bill Naughton, George Seeley, Walter Keay.
Spurs : –  Charlie Ambler, “Bunks” Markham, Jock Montgomery, Stanley Briggs, Willie Crump, James Devlin, Ralph McElhaney, Jimmy Allen, Frank Wilson, Bob Clements, Jimmy Milliken
Referee : –
Attendance : –  3,000