Tottenham came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. A late addition to Spurs’ pre-season schedule, the fixture was only announced on Wednesday with Thomas Frank explaining it was designed to give players as many minutes as possible heading into the new season.
Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Brandon Austin were certainly among the beneficiaries as they were handed their first minutes of pre-season. However, Tottenham suffered a setback before kick-off when Rodrigo Bentancur was pulled from the matchday squad due to illness.
Pape Matar Sarr and Armando Junior Quitirna each netted braces, whilst Tynan Thompson - one of several Tottenham youngsters to feature in the second half - certainly caught the eye. It is a packed day of pre-season action for Tottenham. They will be back in action just a couple of hours after the final whistle at Hotspur Way, as a second friendly of the day against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road kicks off at 3pm. Follow the game back below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis!
Tottenham vs Wycombe latest news
- GOAL! Sarr equalises for Tottenham
- GOAL! Quitirna puts Wycombe ahead early in second half
- GOAL! Austin error allows Quitirna to equalise
- GOAL! Sarr puts Spurs ahead
Spurs come from behind
12:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Wycombe Wanderers in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way.
Pape Matar Sarr was one of Spurs’ standout performers as he netted a brace.
Click here for our match report from Hotspur Way!
FULL-TIME
12:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham 2-2 Wycombe
It ends all square at Hotspur Way. Pape Matar Sarr and Armando Junior Quitirna each with a brace in an entertaining pre-season friendly.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Tottenham have a free-kick but the effort hits the wall. Can the hosts find a winner?
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: CHANCE!
Thompson is in but he drags his shot just wide! So close to a winning goal.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: So, about those Tottenham changes...
Ashcroft, Cassanova, Arganese-McDermott, Akhamrich, Tyrese Hall, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett and Lehane replace Pedro Porro, Romero, Vuskovic, Davies, Abbott, Bergvall, Sarr and Son.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne78 min: Looks like Thomas Frank is making his way down to Luton for this afternoon’s fixture.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: Will do my best to keep you across all the Spurs changes. There have been a lot!
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: A raft of Tottenham changes are imminent. In the meantime, there appears to have been an off the ball incident as Porro is not happy.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Porro is down in a heap on the ground after a coming together with Tilley. Looks like the Spurs defender will be fine after getting treatment.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Thompson cuts in and shoots but can’t get an effort on target. The youngster receives a round of applause from his captain Son.
Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe
12:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Thompson is causing all kinds of problems for Wycombe down the left. Another good piece of play sees Son end up curling an effort into Van Sas’ arms.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-2 Wycombe | Pape Matar Sarr '66
12:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne66 min: GOALLLLL
Instant impact from Thompson as he claims an assist for Sarr who grabs his second of the day.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
12:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Two Tottenham changes as Richarlison and Odobert are replaced by Irow and Thompson.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
12:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Bit of a wasted opportunity for Wycombe as they play the corner short and can’t make the most of an attacking situation.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
12:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: Almost a third for Wycombe as Tilley’s effort takes a deflection, loops up over Austin but drops just wide of the post. Still, the visitors get a corner which is dealt with by Spurs but only for another corner.
Visitors on top.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
12:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: Porro’s corner has Van Sas concerned but the Wycombe keeper watches the ball sail over the bar.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
11:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Romero is a lucky boy. The Spurs defender catches a Wycombe player in the face with his arm but gets away with just a warning.
Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe
11:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: Tottenham almost restore parity immediately as Porro’s effort takes a deflection before hitting the top of the crossbar.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-2 Wycombe | Armando Junior Quitirna '49
11:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: GOALLLLL
Wycombe take the lead and it’s Armando Junior Quitirna again with a thumping finish.
KICK-OFF!
11:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at Hotspur Way!
No changes for Spurs at the break.
Why Rodrigo Bentancur was pulled from Tottenham squad
11:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRodrigo Bentancur missed Tottenham’s second pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers because of illness.
Bentancur was initially named in the Spurs starting XI for Saturday morning’s behind-closed-doors friendly against the League One side at Hotspur Way.
However, shortly before kick-off it was announced by the club via social media that the Uruguay international had been replaced in midfield by George Abbott.
HALF-TIME
11:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham 1-1 Wycombe
Pape Matar Sarr’s goal is cancelled out by Armando Junior Quitirna and we are level at the break.
Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe
11:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: Edging towards the half-time whistle, Spurs on the attack as they try to retake the lead as Richarlison dinks an effort wide.
Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe
11:41 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Vuskovic balloons the ball over the bar after taking up the opportunity to shoot from outside the box.
Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe
11:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne39 min: Odobert fizzes the ball across the face of goal but no Spurs player can make contact. Richarlison was closest to it.
Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe
11:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne37 min: Wycombe have been boosted by that goal and only a superb defensive clearance from Romero stops them taking the lead.
Further concern for Spurs as Hagelskjaer heads wide at the back post following a corner.
Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe
11:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: In fairness to Austin, Quitirna's shot from 20 yards did take a wicked deflection.
That said, the keeper should be saving that.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Wycombe | Armando Junior Quitirna '32
11:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: GOALLL!
Wycombe are level and it’s a moment to forget for Brandon Austin as he lets Armando Junior Quitirna’s effort squirm through his legs.
Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe
11:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Another outstanding pass from Porro, this time to set Odobert away through the middle but the Frenchman just can’t get a decent shot away.
Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe
11:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne26 min: Loose pass from Van Sas puts Wycombe right under the cosh as Odobert presses well from the front to win possession back for Spurs.
Son sees an effort blocked before the visitors finally manage to clear their lines as Richarlison tries to set Odobert way.
Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe
11:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Porro corner is flicked on and Vuskovic is lurking with intent, Wycombe manage to scramble the ball away but they’re under more pressure until Van Sas collects a cross.
Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe
11:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Bergvall picks out Porro with a superb long-range pass. The Spurs right-back is the most advanced player but he sees his effort deflected for a corner.
After the ball is recycled, Porro puts in a delicious cross but Richarlison can’t get a clean connection.
Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe
11:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Spurs remain well on top after breaking the deadlock as they look to increase their lead.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Wycombe | Pape Matar Sarr '14
11:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne14 min: GOALLLLL!
Spurs take the lead as Pape Matar Sarr reacts quickest to van Sas parrying Odobert’s effort to break the deadlock.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: Good opening for Spurs, this time down the right-hand side as Porro plays a great ball to get Odobert in and he squares for Richarlison who sees an effort deflected away.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Great play by Son to skip away from Back but the Wycombe defender gets back to concede a free-kick.
Good position for Spurs, Porro takes but van Sas is equal to the effort.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne7 min: CHANCE!
Ball falls kindly for Richarlison and he works a one-two with Odobert before slicing an effort wide of the post from just inside the area.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Confirmation that Rodrigo Bentancur misses out today because of illness. The Uruguay international was initially named in the starting XI but was replaced by George Abbott.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: Spurs dominating possession in the early stages. Son has started down the left with Richarlison through the middle.
Interestingly, Vuskovic is operating as the right-sided central defender alongside Romero.
Tottenham 0-0 Wycombe
11:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: First chance of the game as Son curls an effort high and wide after combining well with Odobert down the left-hand side.
KICK-OFF!
10:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this pre-season friendly.
Here we go!
10:57 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere come the players!
Wycombe team in full
10:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWycombe XI: van Sas, Allen, Quitirna, Leahy, Udoh, Tilley, Casey, Mullins, Back, Westergaard, Hagelskjaer.
Subs: Norris, Harvie, Hartridge, Kone, Bartolo, Trialist.
Wycombe XI
10:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBetter late than never!
And lining up for the visitors...
Taking on Spurs today! 💪
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 26, 2025
van Sas, Allen, Quitirna, Leahy, Udoh, Tilley, Casey, Mullins, Back, Westergaard, Hagelskjaer.
Subs: Norris, Harvie, Hartridge, Kone, Bartolo, Trialist. pic.twitter.com/6I2cBnw8kP
Team news reminder
10:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneStill no official word on the Wycombe starting XI, but here is a reminder of how the home side will line-up this morning...
Tottenham XI: Austin, Pedro Porro, Romero, Vuskovic, Davies, Abbott, Bergvall, Sarr, Odobert, Richarlison, Son (c).
Substitutes: Bloedorn, Ashcroft, Cassanova, Arganese-McDermott, Akhamrich, Tyrese Hall, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, O Irow, Lehane, T Thompson.
Warm-ups
10:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe warm-ups are underway at Hotspur Way.
Tottenham are in their home kit.
Not long now!
10:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust under 20 minutes to go until kick-off at Hotspur Way as Tottenham face Wycombe in a pre-season friendly.
First pre-season minutes
10:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIn addition to Richarlison, there are first pre-season minutes for Wilson Odobert and Brandon Austin this morning.
Odobert was part of the France team that reached the semi-final of the U21 European Championships earlier in the summer.
Bentancur mystery
10:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUpdate: George Abbott replaces Rodrigo Bentancur. https://t.co/Te52cFa4g1
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 26, 2025
Tottenham change
10:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLast minute change to the Tottenham starting XI.
George Abbott replaces Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield.
New deal
10:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRio Kyerematen has signed a new contract with Tottenham.
The midfielder has been with Spurs since the age of eight and went full-time in 2021, signing his first professional contract the following year.
Visitors have arrived
10:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are still waiting on the Wycombe team, but they have arrived at Hotspur Way!
Welcome to Hotspur Way! 👋 pic.twitter.com/sA4InETeGd
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) July 26, 2025
Richarlison returns
10:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs expected, Richarlison is back in the fold after missing last week’s win over Reading.
The Brazilian looks set to operate from the left-hand side with captain Heung-min Son leading the line. Although that front three is very interchangeable.
Tottenham team in full
10:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham XI: Austin; Porro, Romero, Vuskovic, Davies; Bentancur, Bergvall, Sarr; Odobert, Richarilson, Son.
Subs: Bloedorn, Ashcroft, Cassanova, Arganese-McDermott, Akhamrich, Tyrese Hall, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, O Irow, Lehane, T Thompson.
CONFIRMED TOTTENHAM XI
10:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the Tottenham team selected by Thomas Frank for this morning's pre-season friendly...
The team at Hotspur Way 🫡
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 26, 2025
Watch live on SPURSPLAY ▶️
Team news imminent
09:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting team news for both sides to be announced any minute now...
Stay tuned.
Wycombe kit details
09:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt has been confirmed that Wycombe will wear their yellow change kit, with the goalkeeper wearing orange.
The story so far
09:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's one game played and one win under the new Thomas Frank era so far for Tottenham.
Click here for our match report from last week's victory over Reading.
Predicted Tottenham XI
09:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank is hopeful Manor Solomon, Richarlison, and summer signing Kota Takai can get some minutes under their belts after missing the Reading game.
Tottenham predicted XI vs Wycombe: Kinsky; Spence, Takai, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur; Odobert, Devine, Son
Today's setting...
09:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHotspur Way, Tottenham's training ground, will host this morning's pre-season friendly.
Tottenham vs Wycombe match odds
09:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham to win: N/A
Wycombe to win: N/A
Draw: N/A
Head to head (h2h) history and results
09:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham and Wycombe have only ever met twice before in an competitive arena. Both games were in the fourth round of the FA Cup with Spurs coming out on top each time - including a seven-goal classic in January 2017.
Tottenham wins: 2
Wycombe wins: 0
Draws: 0
Score prediction
09:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank has made it clear that players getting minutes under their belts is ultimately why an extra pre-season fixture has been added to the schedule.
As a result, there should be plenty of Spurs players aiming to build up their fitness as well as leaving a positive impression on the new manager.
Regardless of the team that starts this fixture, the gulf in class between the two squads will become clear as the Premier League side come out on top.
Tottenham to win, 3-0.
Wycombe team news
09:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWycombe head coach Mike Dodds should be able to name his strongest possible side with the start of the League One season a week away.
Striker Richard Kone has scored three goals in two friendlies thus far and will be out to improve on that tally this morning.
Tottenham team news
09:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThomas Frank has already stated that both games today will feature a mix of senior players.
James Maddison has returned to training after missing the end to last season but Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined through injury.
How to watch Tottenham vs Wycombe
09:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will NOT be televised live.
Live stream: Viewers will be able to stream the game live on SPURSPLAY. A 12-month subscription costs £45.
Live coverage: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Tottenham vs Wycombe live
09:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneGood morning and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham vs Wycombe!
It's the first of two friendlies for Spurs today as new head coach Thomas Frank gets another chance to take a closer look at his entire squad before heading off to Asia next week for the pre-season tour.
After beating Reading last weekend, Tottenham face another League One side in Wycombe.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 11am BST from Hotspur Way. Stick with us!
