Tamworth vs Tottenham: FA Cup Third Round Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Spurs Travel to Tamworth in Search of FA Cup Progress

Tottenham Hotspur face a potential banana skin as they travel to fifth-tier side Tamworth in the FA Cup third round on Sunday. With the magic of the cup alive and well, Tamworth will look to shock their Premier League opponents at The Lamb Ground, but Spurs are determined to avoid an infamous upset.

Tamworth, currently 16th in the National League, have had a remarkable run under manager Andy Peaks, defeating Huddersfield Town and Burton Albion to set up this historic clash. Meanwhile, Tottenham come into the game on the back of a morale-boosting Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool, with manager Ange Postecoglou keen to maintain momentum ahead of the North London Derby.

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, 12 January 2025
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
• Location: The Lamb Ground, Tamworth, Staffordshire
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• VAR: Not in use

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Tamworth and Tottenham.

Current Form (All Competitions)

Tamworth

• 0-1 vs Sutton United (07/01/25)
• 0-2 vs Solihull Moors (31/12/24)
• 1-1 vs Forest Green (26/12/24)
• 2-1 vs Sutton United (21/12/24)
• 0-3 vs Rochdale (17/12/24)

Tottenham

• 1-0 vs Liverpool (Carabao Cup, 08/01/25)
• 1-2 vs Newcastle (04/01/25)
• 2-2 vs Wolves (29/12/24)
• 0-1 vs Nottingham Forest (26/12/24)
• 3-6 vs Liverpool (22/12/24)

Predicted Lineups

Tamworth (4-4-1-1)

Goalkeeper: Singh
Defenders: Crompton, Liburd, Hollis, Fairlamb
Midfielders: McGlinchey, Milns, Tonks, Williams
Forward: Morrison
Striker: Creaney

Tottenham (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Kinsky
Defenders: Spence, Dragusin, Dorrington, Reguilon
Midfielders: Bissouma, Maddison, Sarr
Forwards: Yang, Lankshear, Moore

Prediction

While the sloping artificial pitch and Tommy Tonks’ long throws will pose unique challenges, Tottenham’s superior quality should shine through. Postecoglou’s men are expected to manage the game comfortably, even with an injury-hit squad and potential squad rotation.

Tamworth’s players and fans will relish this once-in-a-lifetime occasion, but Spurs are unlikely to let their guard down against lower-league opposition.

Prediction: Tamworth 0-4 Tottenham