Tottenham Hotspur resumed pre-season with a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons at Hotspur Way as part of a 2026/27 preparation plan that includes seven fixtures. The match featured new signings Martin Dubravka, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi were rested and Andrew Robertson was not involved as he integrates with the squad. Fernandes opened the scoring early in the first half with a volley, helping Spurs lead 1-0 at the break, while Richarlison’s potential goal was ruled out for offside after a rebound. Article details indicate Spurs are building fitness and team cohesion ahead of their opener against Brentford, with the club planning more fixtures and testing various lineups. A separate report notes the July 22, 2026 kickoff at the Enfield training ground and confirms SPURSPLAY will stream the behind-closed-doors match, underscoring the controlled environment for evaluating new players and squad depth against MK Dons who earned promotion recently.