Tottenham Hotspur Women have just wrapped up their most successful season in the Women's Super League—finishing as the "best of the rest" in fifth place. But the big question now is: how do they make sure this isn't just a one-hit wonder?

Manager Martin Ho's side have already set a new club record with 33 points, with one game still to play. That's a massive leap from last season, when Spurs finished second from bottom and only relegated Crystal Palace conceded more goals. That poor campaign led to the sacking of Robert Vilahamn and the arrival of Ho, who joined from Norwegian side SK Brann after leading them to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Ho's impact was immediate. Spurs won four of their first five matches, with the only loss coming against champions Manchester City. Impressive draws against Arsenal and Manchester United followed, and by the start of 2026, Spurs were level on points with the Gunners in third place. The team's transformation was clear: a high-pressing style, more creativity in possession, and a much more structured defense—plus some smart recruitment in the transfer market.

Ho was rewarded with a new long-term contract in March, and while Spurs have faded slightly from the top-four race in recent months, there's plenty of optimism heading into the summer. "It's been positive in numerous aspects, on and off the pitch," Ho said. "There has been a lot of learnings and development, and it's given us really strong foundations to build on."

But Ho knows that fifth place doesn't come with a trophy. "Finishing fifth doesn't win you anything," he said. "We want to win, compete, and lift trophies." The challenge now is to avoid the pattern that often sees the team finishing fifth drop off the following season. With Ho's vision and the club's growing ambition, Spurs are determined to build on this momentum—and make sure this successful season is just the beginning.