Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 31 Jul 2026
De Zerbi to rotate as Spurs face Chelsea in Sydney
Tottenham and Chelsea meet for the first time outside the UK in a Sydney pre-season clash.
Tottenham
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Venue
Accor Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off
7:45pm local time
What happened. Tottenham face Chelsea in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, their final match of the tour.
- First meeting between the clubs outside the UK.
- Spurs beat Sydney FC on penalties after 1-1 draw.
- De Zerbi likely to rotate with only two recovery days.
Spurs return to England on Sunday to continue pre-season at Hotspur Way or the stadium.
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