WSL 2025/26: Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Surge or Brighton Women’s Shock?

Let’s go, you ladies! I’m a women’s footy fan excited for the WSL 2025/26 clash on September 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—Tottenham Hotspur Women vs. Brighton Women. Spurs, 6th last year with 38 points under Robert Vilahamn, boast Bethany England’s 8 goals, while Brighton, 9th with 28, lean on Elisabeth Terland’s 6 strikes. This ain’t just a match—it’s a rise or surprise, and I’m backing Spurs!

Last season, Spurs won 2-0, but Brighton’s 1-1 in 2023 showed fight. Spurs’ 4-3-3 presses well, while Brighton’s 4-2-3-1 with Terland’s hold-up play might frustrate. X buzzes: ‘Spurs to climb!’ vs. ‘Brighton’s upset!’ Their 2025 form—Spurs 3 wins in 5, Brighton 2 in 4—suggests a tight one. I predict a 2-1 Spurs win, unless Terland’s aerial threat—60% duels—sparks a shock.

Stats favor Spurs. England’s 8 goals from 12 shots (67%) tops Terland’s 6 from 10 (60%). Defensively, Ashleigh Neville’s 3 assists edge Katie Robinson’s 2. Their 5 home wins in 2024/25 beat Brighton’s 3, but away form—2 each—levels it. I’ve watched their 2024 1-0, and this feels winnable.

History’s young. Since 2019, Spurs lead 4-2 in 8, with 2023’s 2-1 a highlight. Their 2025 streaks—Spurs 2, Brighton 1—promise intensity.

This is their season. I say England’s header wins it—prove me right, Spurs! Their 35,000 crowd will lift them, but Brighton’s counter—3 goals in 2025—could bite.