Tottenham Hotspur were held to a goalless draw by Luton Town in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, as new head coach Thomas Frank continued to assess his squad in a unique double-header day.
Key Highlights
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Spurs played two matches on the same day against Wycombe and Luton
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Mohammed Kudus looked sharp again in a 0-0 draw at Kenilworth Road
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Pape Matar Sarr scored twice earlier in a 2-2 draw against Wycombe
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Summer arrivals and returning stars got vital minutes ahead of the Asia tour
Luton – Tottenham: Spurs End Pre-Season Saturday with Second Draw
Tottenham Hotspur were in double action on Saturday as part of a packed pre-season schedule. In the second of two friendlies, Spurs played out a 0-0 draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road, where Mohammed Kudus was the standout performer.
The Ghanaian international, who recently joined from West Ham, almost broke the deadlock in the first half after being played in by Mathys Tel, but his low shot was cleared off the line by Christ Makosso. Kudus later had another late chance denied in what was otherwise a cagey affair.
While the match lacked goals, it gave Spurs supporters a glimpse of what Kudus can bring this season—creativity, energy, and goal threat.
Early Game Recap: Spurs 2-2 Wycombe at Hotspur Way
Earlier in the day, Tottenham faced Wycombe Wanderers in a behind-closed-doors match at their training ground. Pape Matar Sarr stole the spotlight with a brace, including a well-taken equaliser in the 66th minute. Wycombe had taken the lead early in the second half through Junior Quitirna after a first-half equaliser of their own.
The match also saw action from Heung-min Son, Cristian Romero, and Richarlison, with Lucas Bergvall and Pedro Porro impressing in their respective roles.
Full Tottenham Lineups vs Luton and Wycombe
Tottenham XI vs Luton: Vicario; Spence, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Gray, Moore; Kudus, Johnson, Tel
Subs: Kinsky, Gunter, Scarlett, Donley, Yang, Lankshear, Devine, Kyerematen, Byfield, Rowswell, Russell-Denny, Olusesi
Tottenham XI vs Wycombe: Austin; Porro, Romero, Vuskovic, Davies; Abbott, Bergvall, Sarr; Odobert, Richarlison, Son
Subs: Bloedorn, Ashcroft, Cassanova, Arganese-McDermott, Akhamrich, Tyrese Hall, Olusesi, Williams-Barnett, O Irow, Lehane, T Thompson
Team Update and Injury News
Spurs were without James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, and Dejan Kulusevski, all recovering from injuries suffered last season. Rodrigo Bentancur and Dominic Solanke also missed both matches, raising doubts over their availability for the club’s upcoming Asia tour.
However, Manor Solomon, Richarlison, and new signing Kota Takai all featured after missing the opening pre-season win over Reading.
Thomas Frank’s Verdict
Head coach Thomas Frank, overseeing his first full weekend of friendlies since joining from Brentford, was pleased with the physical output.
“By the end of today, 22 players have clocked up serious minutes. That was the plan — now we prepare for the tour in Asia in a very strong place,” Frank said post-match.
What’s Next for Spurs?
Tottenham’s next test is a big one — a mouth-watering clash against Arsenal in their pre-season tour opener in Asia. With places in the squad still up for grabs, performances in the remaining games could be crucial.
Trending Now: “Luton – Tottenham”
This fixture is among the hottest search topics in UK football this weekend. Fans are eager to see how Spurs shape up under Frank, especially with promising displays from Kudus and Sarr.
How to Watch: Both friendlies were available exclusively on SPURSPLAY.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kick-off: Wycombe match – 11am BST | Luton match – 3pm BST
Venues: Hotspur Way (vs Wycombe), Kenilworth Road (vs Luton)