Tottenham vs Wycombe: Pre-Season Friendly Preview
Match Details:
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kick-off: 11:00 AM BST (1:00 PM EAT)
Venue: Hotspur Way (Behind closed doors)
Competition: Club Friendly
Tottenham Hotspur continues their pre-season preparations with a behind-closed-doors friendly against League One side Wycombe Wanderers. This match is the first of two fixtures for Spurs on Saturday, as new head coach Thomas Frank looks to give his squad crucial minutes ahead of the new Premier League season.
Tottenham's Form and Team News:
Spurs kicked off their pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Reading last week, a match that saw new signing Mohammed Kudus impress on his debut. Frank has emphasized the importance of players getting match fitness, and this double-header will allow him to assess his squad in competitive scenarios.
Injuries will see James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined. However, there's positive news with Manor Solomon, Richarlison, and summer signing Kota Takai all expected to feature in one of Saturday's friendlies after overcoming minor issues. Frank has stated he will field "two even, strong teams" across the two games, ensuring most available first-team players get a run-out.
Wycombe's Form and Team News:
For Wycombe, this will be their fifth pre-season friendly. Their results so far have been mixed, with a win against Cheltenham, a draw against Barnet, and losses to Brighton and Sutton. Manager Mike Dodds is expected to name his strongest possible side as they gear up for the start of their League One campaign. Striker Richard Kone has been in good scoring form, netting three goals in two friendlies, and will be looking to add to that tally.
Head-to-Head:
Tottenham and Wycombe have only met twice in competitive fixtures, both in the FA Cup fourth round. Spurs emerged victorious on both occasions, including a memorable 7-goal thriller in January 2017.
Match Prediction:
Despite it being a pre-season friendly where results are often secondary to fitness and tactical experimentation, the gulf in class between a Premier League side like Tottenham and League One's Wycombe is significant. Thomas Frank will be keen to see his players implement his ideas and build cohesion.
While Wycombe will undoubtedly put up a fight and look to test themselves against top-tier opposition, Tottenham's quality and depth should shine through. Expect Spurs to dominate possession and create numerous chances.
Prediction: Tottenham to win, 3-0.
