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Spurs Snap 2026 Drought, Beat Wolves 1-0

4/26/2026

Summary

Tottenham Win

Tottenham beat Wolverhampton 1-0 on April 25, 2026 after João Palhinha scored in the 82nd minute.
The win gave Spurs first league victory of 2026, keeping them in 18th place, two points behind West Ham United.
Dominic Solanke left with a hamstring injury, was replaced by Richarlison, and saw Xavi Simons stretchered off with a knee problem.
Roberto De Zerbi said the result could change the squad’s mentality and was optimistic about recoveries.

Summary

Tottenham Faces Relegation

Tottenham Hotspur face possible Premier League relegation, a shock after their recent Europa League win and Champions League knockout appearance.
Having spent only one season outside the top flight since 1950, the club’s strong finances mean relegation would trigger extensive commercial repercussions.
Tottenham entered 2025/26 as one of England’s richest clubs, using three managers this season and four in the past 11 months, which limited continuity.

History

Historical Context

After 27 years in the First Division, Tottenham Hotspur fell to the Second Division in 1977 under manager Keith Burkinshaw, winning only eight matches and finishing with 31 points. That summer the club sold goalkeeper Pat Jennings to Arsenal for £45,000. Meanwhile, newly promoted Nottingham Forest captured the league title, underscoring how quickly fortunes could reverse in English football.

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Tottenham Win

Tottenham beat Wolverhampton 1-0 on April 25, 2026 after João Palhinha scored in the 82nd minute.
The win gave Spurs first league victory of 2026, keeping them in 18th place, two points behind West Ham United.
Dominic Solanke left with a hamstring injury, was replaced by Richarlison, and saw Xavi Simons stretchered off with a knee problem.
Roberto De Zerbi said the result could change the squad’s mentality and was optimistic about recoveries.

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