Tottenham Hotspur beat Auckland in a club friendly.
Tottenham Hotspur beat Auckland 0-2 in a club friendly thanks to goals from Scarlett and Richarlison. Auckland concluded their experiment with a defeat, while Tottenham Hotspur secured another victory.
- 0'The match has started.
Auckland hosts Tottenham Hotspur.
- 12'Dane Scarlett puts Tottenham Hotspur ahead.
In the 12th minute, Dane Scarlett scored, giving Tottenham Hotspur the lead against Auckland. The visitors are now in control and are temporarily leading 0-1.
- 13'Tottenham controlled the game.
In the 13th minute, Tottenham Hotspur dominated possession with a 30-70 ratio and were leading Auckland 0-1. Auckland were under pressure, but the game wasn't too one-sided in terms of chances, with a total of 3-4 shots and 0-1 corner kicks.
- 25'Tottenham Hotspur controlled the game.
After 25 minutes, Tottenham Hotspur were controlling the game and leading 0-1, as evidenced by possession (39-61) and shots on goal (4-6). Auckland had to defend deep, having only managed 0-1 corner kicks, while Tottenham maintained moderate pressure.
- 37'Tottenham Hotspur dominated Auckland.
37th minute,Tottenham HotspurThey are completely in control of the game with possession.36 - 64and a superior number of shots on goal.4 - 15Auckland had to defend deep when Tottenham Hotspur still had...0 - 4Corner kick and leading 0-1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Jonty Bidois came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Jonty Bidois came on as a substitute for Sam Cosgrove. Auckland made adjustments going into the second half, as Tottenham Hotspur were gaining the upper hand.
- 46'Jake Brimmer came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Jake Brimmer came on as a substitute for Daniel Normann at the start of the second half. This substitution led to changes after the break, with Tottenham Hotspur taking the lead against Auckland.
- 46'Lachlan Brook came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Lachlan Brook came on to replace Logan Rogerson. Auckland made a personnel change while trailing Tottenham Hotspur 0-1.
- 46'Aaron Calver came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Aaron Calver came on as a substitute for Hiroki Sakai. Auckland made a personnel change at the start of the second half while trailing Tottenham Hotspur.
- 46'B. Ferguson came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, B. Ferguson came on to replace Lachlan Bayliss. Auckland were trailing Tottenham Hotspur 0-1, and this substitution marked the start of the second half.
- 46'Felipe Gallegos came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Felipe Gallegos came on to replace Cameron Howieson. Auckland made the substitution while trailing 0-1, as Tottenham Hotspur controlled the game better.
- 46'Isa Prins came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Isa Prins came on to replace Van Fitzharris, marking a personnel change at the start of the second half.
- 46'Francis de Vries came on as a substitute for D'Hotman.
In the 46th minute, Francis de Vries came on to replace Matthew D'Hotman. Auckland were trailing 0-1, and this substitution could bring some life to the game.
- 50'Tottenham Hotspur controlled the game.
At the 50th minute, Tottenham Hotspur were leading 0-1 and had a clear advantage with 60% possession compared to Auckland's 40%. The visitors also created more pressure with 14 shots on goal compared to Auckland's 7, and 6 corner kicks compared to Auckland's 3.
- 62'Ben Davies came on in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Ben Davies came on as a substitute for Rio Kyerematen with Tottenham Hotspur leading 0-1. This substitution provided additional personnel options for the remainder of the match.
- 62'Mateus Fernandes came on in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Mateus Fernandes came on as a substitute for Archie Gray. This was the first substitution recorded in the second half.
- 62'Richarlison comes on, Dane Scarlett leaves the game.
In the 62nd minute, Richarlison was brought on to replace Dane Scarlett. Tottenham Hotspur now have an additional attacking option for the remainder of the match.
- 62'Tottenham Hotspur dominated the game.
In the 62nd minute, Tottenham Hotspur maintained control and exerted clear pressure, leading Auckland 0-1, with superior possession (43-57) and shots on goal (7-18). Auckland was under pressure, while Tottenham Hotspur continuously created pressure with corners (3-7).
- 63'Tottenham Hotspur made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Conor Gallagher came on to replace Lucá Williams-Barnett. This substitution may help Tottenham Hotspur maintain their advantage over Auckland, who are currently leading 1-0.
- 63'Tottenham made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Minhyeok Yang came on as a substitute for Jamie Paul Donley. Tottenham Hotspur were leading Auckland 0-1, and this substitution could help them maintain the advantage for the remainder of the match.
- 63'Marley Leuluai came on in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Marley Leuluai came on as a substitute for Luka Vicelich. Auckland were trailing and under immense pressure from Tottenham Hotspur, who dominated in many attacking statistics.
- 63'Mitchell came on, Wynne left the game.
In the 63rd minute, James Mitchell came on to replace Ronan Wynne. Tottenham Hotspur were still leading Auckland 0-1, and this substitution gave Auckland more options for the remainder of the match.
- 63'Tottenham Hotspur made a substitution in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Mathys Tel came on to replace Mikey Moore. Tottenham Hotspur made the substitution while leading Auckland 0-1.
- 70'Richarlison doubled Tottenham Hotspur's lead.
In the 70th minute, Richarlison scored, doubling Tottenham Hotspur's lead against Auckland to 0-2. Auckland now faced immense pressure as Tottenham Hotspur controlled the game.
- 71'Aaron Cartwright came on as a substitute for B. Ferguson.
In the 71st minute, Aaron Cartwright was brought on to replace B. Ferguson.
- 72'Auckland made a substitution in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Joseph Knowles came on as a substitute for Michael Woud in the Auckland lineup. Tottenham Hotspur were leading 0-2, so this substitution came at a time when Auckland needed to put more pressure on their opponents.
- 74'Tottenham Hotspur dominated the game.
In the 74th minute, Tottenham Hotspur were still controlling the game, leading Auckland 0-2 and dominating possession.41 - 59Auckland was under pressure with numerous shots on goal.8 - 20, while Tottenham Hotspur also dominated in corner kicks.3 - 8.
- 79'Harry Byrne came on in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Harry Byrne came on as a substitute for Malachi Hardy. Tottenham Hotspur still held a 0-2 lead over Auckland as the match entered its final minutes.
- 79'Tottenham Hotspur made a substitution in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Tyrese Hall came on to replace Manor Solomon. Tottenham Hotspur continued to make substitutions while leading Auckland 0-2.
- 86'Dejaun Naidoo came on in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, Dejaun Naidoo was brought on. Tottenham Hotspur were still leading Auckland 0-2, making the final minutes difficult for the home team.
- 86'Tottenham Hotspur still controlled the game.
In the 86th minute, Tottenham Hotspur were leading Auckland 0-2 and dominating the game with possession (39-61) and a shooting advantage (9-22). Auckland were forced to defend deep as Tottenham Hotspur also had a superior number of corners (3-10).
- 87'Auckland made a substitution in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny came on as a substitute for Tye Hall. With Auckland trailing 0-2, his appearance provided an additional option for the final minutes.
- 87'Tyler Tingey came on in the 87th minute.
In the 87th minute, Tyler Tingey came on as a substitute for Kota Takai. Auckland were trying to turn the game around after trailing Tottenham Hotspur 0-2.
- KTFinal score: Auckland 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Updated at 11:48 AM on July 26, 2026
Match information
Auckland will face Tottenham Hotspur at 10:00 AM on July 26, 2026, in a Friendlies Clubs match. As this is a friendly match, attention will likely focus on how the two teams operate and test their playing styles.
Pre-match context
The available data does not include recent form, head-to-head history, league standings, absentee lists, or the expected lineups of Auckland and Tottenham Hotspur. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to make a specific assessment of the advantage in form, squad strength, or head-to-head results between the two teams.
In a friendly match, the way a player starts and their ability to adapt to the game's developments are often key factors to watch. Auckland and Tottenham Hotspur could see this encounter as an opportunity to test their team organization, transitional abilities, and effectiveness in set-piece situations.
Key tactical point
Without confirmed information on the formation or personnel used, it's impossible to say which team will take control of the ball or opt for a defensive counter-attacking style. Details to watch include the spacing between lines, the speed of ball circulation, and the ability to exploit space when the opponent pushes forward.
In addition, friendly matches often provide an opportunity for the coaching staff to experiment with various strategies within a single game. Changes in ball distribution, pressing, and personnel allocation can cause the game to fluctuate throughout different phases.
Assessment
Auckland vs Tottenham Hotspur is a match where the available data only determines the time, pairing, and nature of the friendly game. Due to a lack of information on form, squad strength, and specific tactics, it is not possible to draw definitive conclusions about which team will have the advantage or predict the score.
Overall, the value of the match will lie in what both teams demonstrate in terms of organization and tactical adjustments. The ability to control the tempo, minimize errors during transitions, and capitalize on opportunities will be key factors to watch throughout the 90 minutes.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).