Premier League Regular Season - 38
Tottenham 1 - 0 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. O'Brien 13'
43' J. Palhinha
HT
↓ M. Rohl ↑T. George 62'
↓ J. O'Brien ↑H. Armstrong 62'
73' ↓ M. Tel ↑P. M. Sarr
73' ↓ Richarlison ↑R. Kolo Muani
80' P. M. Sarr
82' ↓ C. Gallagher ↑J. Maddison
82' ↓ R. Bentancur ↑A. Gray
↓ T. Barry ↑Beto 84'
↓ T. Iroegbunam ↑S. Coleman 84'
↓ K. Dewsbury-Hall ↑C. Alcaraz 84'
87' J. Palhinha
J. Tarkowski 89'
90' ↓ D. Udogie ↑R. Dragusin
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonín Kinský 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Kevin Danso 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Micky van de Ven
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Destiny Udogie 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
João Palhinha 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
10
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Mathys Tel
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Richarlison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Guglielmo Vicario 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Maddison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yves Bissouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Solanke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
James Tarkowski
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Michael Keane
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Vitaliy Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
James Garner
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Tim Iroegbunam 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
3
Tackles
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Séamus Coleman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Alcaraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Everton | 0 - 3 | Tottenham | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 01/19/2025 | Everton | 3 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 08/24/2024 | Tottenham | 4 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 02/03/2024 | Everton | 2 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 12/23/2023 | Tottenham | 2 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/03/2023 | Everton | 1 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 10/15/2022 | Tottenham | 2 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 03/07/2022 | Tottenham | 5 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 11/07/2021 | Everton | 0 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 04/16/2021 | Everton | 2 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Tottenham Win
Everton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 38 GD: +19
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 38 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -19
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Palhinha's Lifeline Inspires Tottenham's Final Day Escape Plan
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A desperately needed 1-0 victory defined by relentless defensive grit gives Spurs a fighting chance in the darkest of seasons.
Desperation Meets Defensive Blocks
The Stakes were astronomical at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the hosts fought desperately for their top-flight lives on the final day of the campaign. Knowing only a win would suffice in this brutal relegation battle, Tottenham threw bodies forward aggressively. They racked up a massive 20 shots overall, but attacking accuracy was glaringly absent in the opening exchanges. The tension was palpable in the stands, with every missed chance amplifying the pressure. Everton absorbed the waves well, sitting deep and looking to counter, yet struggling to pierce through the home lines. A modest Balance rating reflected a cagey affair where neither side wanted to make the fatal first mistake.
The Golden Breakthrough
The defining moment arrived just before the halftime whistle, drastically altering the complexion of the afternoon. In the 43rd minute, J. Palhinha etched his name into local folklore. Capitalizing on relentless set-piece pressure—the match featured a combined 14 corners—the midfielder found the back of the net to break the deadlock. It was a singular moment of clarity in a sea of blocked attempts and off-target strikes. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a messy but desperate scramble for supremacy. While James Garner worked tirelessly in the middle of the park for the visitors to stem the tide, the hosts' sheer will to survive finally manifested on the scoreboard.
Clinging to the Edge
The second half turned into a nerve-wracking exercise in preservation for the hosts. Shared possession at 50% meant the Toffees had plenty of the ball, but they managed a meager single shot on target throughout the ninety minutes. Pedro Porro was instrumental in locking down the flanks, ensuring the desperate one-goal lead remained intact. The final whistle brought outpourings of relief rather than jubilation, cementing a gritty win that defines their relegation battle. The Upset Factor remained relatively quiet in the metrics, but the sheer emotion of a 1-0 survival scrap will linger long in the memories of the home faithful.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Tottenham's season?
This vital 1-0 victory secures crucial points on the final day, offering a desperate lifeline in their grueling battle against relegation from the Premier League.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Final Day Survival Scrap at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Tottenham's desperate fight for Premier League survival takes center stage against a mid-table Everton side with nothing to lose.
The Setup
When Tottenham walk out onto the pitch on May 24, 2026, the mandate is simple: survive. Sitting precariously in 17th place on the final day of the season, Spurs are staring down the barrel of a disastrous drop. Their home record offers little comfort; with just two wins in eighteen home fixtures, their Form in front of their own fans has been nothing short of abysmal. They welcome an Everton team that has already secured top-flight safety in 11th place. However, the visitors arrive in dreadful shape, failing to win any of their last five matches. Despite the gap in the standings, the Balance of this matchup points to a tight, nervous affair, driven entirely by the massive Stakes for the home side.
Key Battle
Tottenham's creative spark relies heavily on Xavi Simons, who must unlock a resolute block marshaled by James Tarkowski. Simons has the agility and vision to exploit tight spaces, but Tarkowski's commanding presence and recent assist numbers prove he is a dual threat in both penalty areas. How Simons navigates Everton's physical defense will dictate Tottenham's fate.
Our Prediction
Spurs have the motivation, but their crippling inability to deliver at home makes backing them difficult. Expect a nervy, low-scoring draw where fear outweighs ambition. A shared point might just be enough to keep Tottenham up, depending on results elsewhere.