Russo’s Rapid Hat‑Trick
Alessia Russo scored a first‑half hat‑trick inside 27 minutes as Arsenal thrashed Tottenham 5‑2 in a Women’s Super League blowout — Russo hit in the 5th, 7th and 27th minutes. (x.com) Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius added late goals to seal the rout. (x.com)
The north London derby was staged at the Emirates Stadium on 28 March 2026 before a crowd of 46,123. (skysports.com) The victory pushed Arsenal up to second place in the Women’s Super League, leaving them 11 points behind leaders Manchester City but with two games in hand. (skysports.com) The treble was Russo’s first hat‑trick for Arsenal, a milestone noted in match coverage. (espn.com) Russo registered eight shots — the same total as the entire Tottenham side — as Arsenal posted an xG of 2.87 to Spurs’ 0.63. (fotmob.com) Tottenham’s Bethany England marked her 200th Women’s Super League appearance during the match and scored on the day, a milestone noted by the club. (tottenhamhotspur.com) Stina Blackstenius reached a 150‑appearance landmark for Arsenal during the fixture, according to the club’s post‑match highlights. (arsenal.com)
