The last time Spurs’ Under 21 side faced Fulham in a league match, was during the 2014/15 season (Spurs won that match 2-0). On Saturday both sides meet again in a league fixture at this level (the game starts at 12:00pm, and will take place at Hotspur Way). Spurs lost 1-0 to Stevenage on Tuesday evening, in their final Papa Johns Trophy group-stage fixture of this season. However, Spurs defended well throughout the match, and I thought that Wayne Burnett’s side did well against a Stevenage side who are in really good form. Fulham have picked up 15 points from eight Premier League 2 matches so far this season, and they are currently in fifth place in Division One, in their first season in this division for a good while. The club from West London have a very good side, with players such as Oliver O’Neill, Adrion Pajaziti and Luke Harris all players who have featured for Fulham’s Under 21 side this season. In their last Premier League 2 fixture, Fulham won 7-0 away to Leicester City. 

Jamie Donley received a red card for Spurs’ Under 21 side in their last home league fixture, but because he is still eligible to feature for the Spurs Under 18 side this season, he could be able to return for the game on Saturday afternoon. I would like to wish Spurs all the very best of luck for the game.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, Cesay, Fagan-Walcott, Dorrington, Muir, White, Craig (c), Robson, Devine, Mundle, Santiago. 

Subs from: Maguire, Lyons-Foster, John, Mathurin, Lankshear.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: Spurs 2-0.

My score prediction: Spurs 3-2.

My one to watch: Oliver O’Neill (19). The creative and highly skilful midfield player has made an impressive start to the 2022/23 season, with the Fulham Under 21 side. O’Neill has scored six Premier League 2 goals and provided three assists from eight league appearances this season. The Republic of Ireland Under 21 international has very good off the ball movement, and he reads the game very well.

Spurs’ Under 18 side face Fulham on Saturday (the game starts at 11:00am), in a Premier League South fixture at Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground. Spurs’ Under 18 side have won their last two league matches (they have won three of their five league matches so far this season), while Fulham have won one of their five matches, and recorded one draw from five league matches. Fulham have been very good in the Premier League South in recent seasons, and last season they won all three competitive fixtures against Spurs at this level. In their last match, against Wolves in the Under 18 Premier League Cup, the game finished 3-3. Spurs did really well in that game, as they had been losing 3-0. Debutant Will Lankshear scored two goals during the second half of that match. I will be attending the league match against Fulham on Saturday, and I would like to wish Spurs all the very best of luck for the game.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Gunter (c), McKnight, Chaplin, Andiyapan, Linton, Abbott, Hall, Bloxham, Moore, Irow, Williams. 

Subs from: Krasniqi, Bryan-Waugh, King, Owen, Akhamrich, 

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: Spurs 0-1.

My score prediction: Spurs 3-2.

My one to watch: Aaron Loupalo. The first year scholar has scored three goals and provided two assists from five Premier League South games this season, for Fulham.

Spurs’ Under 21 side face League Two side Stevenage on Tuesday evening, at the Lamex Stadium. This fixture is a Papa Johns Trophy group-stage fixture, and it is both Spurs’ and Stevenage’s final group-stage fixture in the competition, this season. Spurs are bottom of the group, with one point after two games played (they mathematically can’t progress to the next round of the competition), while Stevenage are in top place with six points, after two matches. Steve Evans’ side have started the 2022/23 season really well. Stevenage are currently in first place in the League Two standings, after picking up 32 points from 14 league matches, and they are in really good form this season. This will be a really difficult game for Spurs, but it will be a really good experience for Wayne Burnett’s side. Spurs’ Under 21 side lost 4-1 to Wolves in the Premier League 2 on Saturday, but they will be hoping to get a good result against Stevenage. I will be in attendance at the game tomorrow. And I would like to wish Spurs all the very best of luck for the game.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, Cesay, Dorrington, Muir, Craig (c), Lyons-Foster, White, Mundle, Donley, Santiago, Robson.

Subs from: Maguire, Fagan-Walcott, McKnight, Abbott, John, Mathurin, Lankshear.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: Spurs 4-3 (2021).

My score prediction: 2-2.

My one to watch: Luke Norris (29). With four goals from 13 League Two appearances this season, experienced forward Luke Norris will be a player who the Spurs defenders will have to watch closely on Tuesday evening, if he is involved in the match.

Spurs’ Under 21 side were unlucky not to win against Arsenal at Hotspur Way, last Saturday in a North London Derby Premier League 2 fixture, but in the end it ended in a 0-0 draw, despite a good performance in the second half from Spurs. On this Saturday morning (the game starts at 11:00am), Spurs’ Under 21 side face Wolverhampton Wanderers, at AFC Telford United’s New Bucks Head ground. Wolves won 3-0 against Spurs’ Under 18 side in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, last season. A number of players from that Wolves side have stepped up to the Wolves Under 21 side this season. The last time these two sides met in the Premier League 2 was during the 2019/20 season. Troy Parrott really helped Spurs to get the win, in that game. 

Wolves are a good side, and so far in the league this season they have picked up eight points from eight matches. Defender Dexter Lembikisa really impressed in the FA Youth Cup game against Spurs last season, and forwards Tyler Roberts and Lee Harkin will also be players that Spurs will have to watch on Saturday. I unfortunately can’t make the game on Saturday, but I would like to wish the Spurs team all the very best of luck for the game.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, McKnight, Muir, Fagan-Walcott, Craig, Lyons-Foster, John (c), Robson, Devine, Mundle, Santiago. 

Subs from: Maguire, Dorrington, Abbott, Mathurin, Williams.

Injured/unavailable: Kallum Cesay (suspended), Jamie Donley (suspended).

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: Spurs 3-2.

My score prediction: Spurs 3-2.

My one to watch: Dexter Lembikisa (18). The Wolves player really impressed me last season, in the FA Youth Cup fifth round tie, which Wolves won 3-0. The left-back is very good going forward with the ball, but he is also good defensively, as well.

Spurs’ Under 21 side face League One side Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium, in their second group game of the 2022/23 edition of the Papa Johns Trophy, on Tuesday night (the game starts at 19:30pm). Spurs lost 3-1 to Blackburn Rovers at Hotspur Way on Saturday, in their most recent Premier League 2 fixture. However, the side that started that game for Spurs, could be quite different to the side that starts against Peterborough United tomorrow, because of international call-ups. Spurs played really well, and they also defended really well against Wycombe Wanderers, in their first group game of the competition. And a similar performance against a Peterborough side who have lost their last six matches, could see Spurs get a good result tomorrow, as they look to progress out of their group. Peterborough are a talented team however, and this will be far from an easy game for Spurs, against a senior side. However, I would like to wish the Spurs team all the very best of luck for the game.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, Cesay, Fagan-Walcott, Muir, Lyons-Foster, White, John (c), Santiago, Robson, Mundle, Williams.

Subs from: Hayton, Abbott, Linton, McKnight, Hall, Akhamrich, Mathurin.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: Tyrell Ashcroft (injury), Aaron Maguire (international call-up), Jamie Donley (international call-up), Kallum Cesay (international call-up), Matthew Craig (international call-up), Alfie Dorrington  (international call-up).

Previous meeting: N/A.

My score prediction: Spurs 2-1.

My one to watch: David Ajiboye. The former Spurs Academy player is a very skilful player who has great pace. The 23 year old winger did really well for Sutton United last season in League Two, and he is a player who also has a real eye for goal.

Spurs’ Under 21 side will face Blackburn Rovers at Hotspur Way on Saturday afternoon (the game starts at 13:00pm), in their latest Premier League 2 fixture. Both games ended in draws last season between both sides, and games against the two sides in recent seasons have been very competitive. Always a difficult team to face, Blackburn Rovers are still looking for their first win of the 2022/23 season however, and they sit in 14th place in the Premier League 2 Division One table, having lost all five of their league games this season. I will be at the match tomorrow, and I would like to wish Spurs all the very best of luck. 

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, Cesay, Fagan-Walcott, Dorrington, Ashcroft, Craig, White, Santiago, John (c), Mundle, Donley.

Subs from: Maguire, Muir, Mathurin, Robson.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: N/A.

My score prediction: Spurs 2-1.

My one to watch: Harry Leonard (19). The Blackburn Rovers forward was in great form for their Under 18 side last season, scoring a lot of goals. And Harry Leonard scored his first goal of the season for the Blackburn Rovers Under 21 side in midweek.

Spurs’ Under 18 side face Brighton & Hove Albion at Hotspur Way on Saturday morning (the game starts at 11:30am), in their latest Premier League South fixture. Stuart Lewis’ Spurs side won their last competitive match 3-1 away to a very good Liverpool side in the Under 18 Premier League Cup, and that was a very impressive result. Spurs won their home fixture with Brighton at this level last season, before recording a draw with Brighton in the reverse fixture. Brighton are a difficult team to play against, and Spurs will be hoping to return to winning ways after losing their last two Premier League South matches. This should be a great game, and it will be the first of three Spurs matches on Saturday, that I’ll be in attendance for. I will watch the majority of the Brighton game, before then watching the start of the Spurs Under 21’s Premier League 2 fixture against Blackburn Rovers (also at Hotspur Way), and then the first team game against Leicester City. However, I would like to wish the Spurs Under 18 side all the very best of luck for their fixture with Brighton on Saturday.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Gunter (c), Abbott, Chaplin, Andiyapan, Linton, Willhoft-King, Hall, McKnight, Bloxham, Akhamrich, Williams.

Subs from: Krasniqi, Roswell, Olusesi, Moore, Irow.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: N/A.

Previous meeting: 3-3.

My score prediction: Spurs 2-1.

My one to watch: Joshua Duffus. The second year scholar and forward impressed in both Premier League South fixtures with Spurs last season. Joshua Duffus has already scored one goal and provided two assists for Brighton’s Under 18 side, so far this season.

After recording a good 0-0 draw with League One side Wycombe Wanderers inside 90 minutes (Spurs lost on penalties, as Wycombe won the extra point) on Tuesday in the Papa Johns Trophy, Spurs’ Under 21 side will face Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon (the game starts at 14:00pm) at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace are a very good side in Division One of the Premier League 2, and they have started the 2022/23 season really well, picking up ten points from their opening four league games of the season. I watched Crystal Palace’s Under 21 side in a league game recently, and I was very impressed with John-Kymani Gordon, David Ozoh and Killian Phillips. Spurs will be hoping to get another good result this Saturday, after doing well against Wycombe Wanderers during the week. I will be going to the game with Crystal Palace on Saturday, and I would like to wish the Spurs team all the very best of luck for the match.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Keeley, Cesay, Muir, Sayers, Ashcroft, Matthew Craig, John (c), Mundle, Donley, Mathurin, Santiago.

Subs from: Maguire, Abbott, Dorrington, Robson, Lankshear.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: Jamie Bowden, Alfie Devine, Charlie Sayers.

Previous meeting: Spurs 1-4.

My score prediction: 2-2.

My one to watch: John-Kymani Gordon (19). The Crystal Palace winger has started the 2022/23 season really well, scoring three goals and providing two assists, from four Premier League 2 matches this season. I have been impressed with how he has played in the games that I have seen him involved in, in the past.

Spurs’ Under 18 side will face Liverpool at the Liverpool Academy on Saturday morning (the game starts at 11:00am) in their first Under 18 Premier League Cup fixture of the season. Stuart Lewis’ Spurs side lost 4-1 to Arsenal in the Premier League South last Saturday, in what would have been a difficult game for Spurs, who had to play a good amount of the game with only ten men. Liverpool have started the Premier League North season well, winning two of their opening three league fixtures, and also scoring a lot goals. Liverpool are a very good side at this level, and with Trent Kone-Doherty, Louie Koumas and Ben Doak, Spurs’ defence will have to have a very good game on Saturday, to stop Liverpool from scoring a goal. Liverpool’s most recent fixture at this level saw them win 4-2 at home to Manchester United, last Saturday. This will be a difficult game for Spurs, and with the Spurs Under 21 side also playing on Saturday (away to Crystal Palace), Spurs could be without players like Jaden Williams and Alfie Dorrington for the Liverpool match. Unfortunately I can’t make this match on Saturday, because the travel makes it just too difficult on this occasion. I will however, be at the Spurs Under 21’s match against Crystal Palace. I would like to wish Stuart Lewis’ side all the very best of luck for their opening Under 18 Premier League Cup fixture of the season.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Krasniqi, McKnight (c), Chaplin, Andiyapan, Roswell, Hall, Moore, Irow, Bloxham, Owen, Ajayi.

Subs from: Bryan-Waugh, Olusesi, Akhamrich, Black.

Injured/unavailable: Jahziah Linton (suspended, after receiving a red card against Arsenal, in Spurs’ last match at this level).

Doubtful: Rio Kyerematen, Billy Heaps.

Previous meeting: Spurs 4-2 (2019).

My score prediction: 3-3.

My one to watch: Trent Kone-Doherty. The former Derry City player has started this season well with the Liverpool Under 18 side. The first year scholar usually plays as a winger, and he is a very good dribbler with the ball, and he also has really good pace, and is more than capable of scoring goals. He has scored two goals from three matches for Liverpool’s Under 18 side this season.

Spurs’ Under 21 side will face League One side Wycombe Wanderers on Tuesday evening at Adams Park (the game starts at 19:00pm), in their first group-stage match of the 2022/23 Papa Johns Trophy. Wayne Burnett’s Spurs side will be looking to record their first competitive win of the new season, later today. However, that won’t be easy, as Wycombe are a very good League One side. Spurs will be hoping to get a good result in Buckinghamshire in their opening group match, as they are in a difficult group which also includes Peterborough United and Stevenage. Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers side includes former Norwich City Academy player Anis Mehmeti, who has started the season really well. Also, it will be interesting to see if creative forward/midfielder and Republic of Ireland international Daryl Horgan plays this evening. This will be a very difficult game for Spurs, but it will also be a great experience for Wayne Burnett’s side. I would like to wish Spurs all the very best of luck for the match.

My predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Maguire, Craig, Muir, Fagan-Walcott, Ashcroft, White, John (c), Mundle, Donley, Mathurin, Santiago. 

Subs from: Hayton, Cesay, Dorrington, Abbott, McKnight, Robson, Williams.

Injured/unavailable: N/A.

Doubtful: Jamie Bowden, Alfie Devine, Charlie Sayers.

Previous meeting: N/A.

My score prediction: 2-2.

My one to watch: Daryl Horgan (30). The Republic of Ireland international can play in midfield and out wide on the flanks. He is a creative and experienced player, and one that the Spurs players will have to watch closely throughout the match.