Millwall Lionesses were defeated 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur WSL Academy at The Den on Sunday.

The Lionesses came into the match on the back of a six match unbeaten run, with four wins in a row.

The visitors opened the scoring after 25 minutes after a brilliant initial save from Wright, the follow up was converted.

Spurs doubled their lead nine minutes later as a strike was smashed into the back of the net.

Millwall pulled a goal back just before half-time as Esme Johnson’s beautiful effort curled into the top right corner.

Ted Jones’ side continued to push for an equaliser in the second half as they threatened from set-pieces.

Johnson had a chance with eight minutes remaining but her effort was well saved by the visitors stopper.

Millwall Lionesses travel to Dorking Wanderers next Sunday.

Millwall Lionesses: Wright, Bailey, Butler (C), Bennett, Huseyin, Seely, Wood, Watling, Lockett, Johnson, Jellett.

Subs: Chapman, Francis, Joyce, Winfield, Jennings.