Tottenham Hotspur Women and West Ham United Women played out a 0:0 draw in the WSL Cup Group Stage on September 23, 2026. The match took place at home for the hosts, who had arrived in confident mood following a 7:0 victory over Crystal Palace just three days earlier. West Ham came into the fixture carrying the weight of a 0:1 defeat to Everton on the same date. By then, both sides were already aware of each other's capabilities after meeting earlier in September.
Tottenham's recent run read seven wins and one draw across their last eight matches, with the 1:1 stalemate against Liverpool standing as their only blemish. West Ham showed flashes of promise with a 2:1 win over London City Lionesses, but their form had been uneven since that result. The contrast in trajectories made this encounter particularly interesting, and here's the thing — neither side could find a way through the other's defence.
The two clubs had already crossed paths on September 6, when Tottenham secured a 3:1 victory. That result placed them in a position of advantage heading into this second meeting of the season. West Ham's away record in recent fixtures has been inconsistent, with defeats to Everton and Manchester City Women among their losses. They had shown resilience against London City Lionesses and Aston Villa, but consistency remained elusive.
Without a decisive moment to separate the sides, the points were shared. For Tottenham, this extended their unbeaten run in cup competition, while West Ham avoided another defeat and kept their group hopes alive. The goal difference in the standings remained unchanged for both teams, and neither side gained a clear advantage over their opponents in the group.
The result means both clubs enter their next fixtures with something to play for. Tottenham will look to build on their momentum, while West Ham need to find more consistency if they are to progress further in the competition. To be fair, a draw felt like an honest outcome given the quality on display.
