Arsenal sell 40,000 tickets for WSL clash with Spurs at the Emirates

Arsenal Women could SMASH the WSL attendance record after selling over 40,000 tickets for their upcoming showdown with Tottenham at the Emirates… with more fans set to be at this month’s north London derby than all of last season’s matches COMBINED!

  • Arsenal have sold over 40,000 tickets for their WSL derby with Tottenham 
  • The match at the Emirates on September 24 could set a new attendance record
  • England captain Leah Williamson is likely to be among Jonas Eidevall’s side
  • Interest in the WSL has grown following the summer success of the Lionesses 

Arsenal have sold more tickets for their Super League clash with rivals Tottenham than the combined total of their four matches at the Emirates Stadium last season.

Over 40,000 supporters have already purchased their seat for the north London derby, which takes place on September 24.

Jonas Eidevall’s side could be cheered by a record WSL crowd against their neighbours at the Emirates, with the current best set at 38,200 for the reverse fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019.

Arsenal have sold over 40,000 tickets for their WSL derby against Tottenham later this month

England captain Leah Williamson is likely to be involved and it is the achievements of the Lionesses that has driven up interest in the WSL, with clubs capitalising by moving a number of fixtures to the stadiums which usually host their male counterparts.

The 2022/23 WSL campaign begins this weekend and sees Spurs welcome Manchester United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as reigning champions Chelsea open their season at Stamford Bridge against West Ham.

Arsenal beat Tottenham and Chelsea in WSL matches at the Emirates last season, as well as hosting Champions League clashes against Barcelona and Wolfsburg.

The cumulative total of those gates was 39,393 and – with that number set to be eclipsed on one afternoon – Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is hoping to welcome a host of new fans.

Jonas Eidevall’s team could include Lionesses captain Leah Williamson among other big names

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham is impressed with the demand for WSL tickets

“Our supporters have really tapped into the excitement and momentum created during the summer and we are delighted with the phenomenal demand for tickets for this match,” he told the PA news agency.

“We know a whole new group of supporters has been switched on to the women’s game which has been a such a big part of our club for more than 30 years.

“This is the first of at least six matches our women’s first team will play at Emirates Stadium this season and with a record Women’s Super League crowd in attendance, this north London derby promises to be a memorable occasion.”

Arsenal finished just one point behind champions Chelsea last year and start their league season with a tricky trip to Manchester City on Sunday.




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