Tottenham Hotspur’s 3–1 loss to Crystal Palace not only left them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone, but also suggested this side could rank among the worst in the club’s history. While the defeat itself was concerning, the Tottenham records it extended are likely to worry supporters even further.
For a fanbase accustomed to relatively high Premier League finishes, current statistics are alarming. Thomas Frank oversaw a campaign that has seen Spurs drift from European contenders to relegation strugglers. Interim Igor Tudor has so far been unable to salvage the season.
Tottenham Records Highlight Historic Low Point
Premier League Winless Run
Thursday’s defeat means Tottenham are yet to win a league match in 2026 – their last victory coming in December against Palace. That run means Spurs have gone 11 league matches without a win for the first time in the Premier League era. While the last 15 years have seen the north London side regularly finish in European places, there have been a number of Premier League seasons where Tottenham have lingered in mid-table. Yet even in seasons where they finished 14th, 15th or 17th, Spurs have never endured such a prolonged winless run.
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Even Ange Postecoglou’s side last year managed to pick up occasional victories during an underwhelming league campaign while triumphing in the Europa League. Although Spurs set a record-low points tally (38) and win total (11) in 24/25, Tudor’s side currently appear set to fall short in both categories. Spurs have been involved in Premier League relegation battles before, but the fact that they are now setting new records suggests they may not be as well-equipped to avoid a first relegation since 1976/77.
Goals Conceded Record
Oliver Glasner’s side scoring three goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means Spurs have now conceded two or more goals in each of their last nine matches – a streak unprecedented in the club’s history. That defensive fragility is a continuation of last season when Spurs conceded their most ever goals in a 38-game Premier League campaign (65). The fact that this latest streak had never been present, even during seasons in which the club suffered relegation, illustrates the severity of Tottenham’s predicament.
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Micky van de Ven’s red card against Palace changed the game and eventually resulted in the opposition adding to his side’s dismal record. It is part of a wider theme of Tottenham’s season, with Van de Ven set now suspended just as captain Cristian Romero returns from his own four-game ban. In fact, due to suspensions and injuries, Spurs’ first-choice centre-back pairing have only played together in 54% of Premier League matches since the Dutchman’s arrival. While that lack of availability explains some of the defensive woes, players such as Radu Dragusin have often struggled to deputise in their absence, posing serious questions about the club’s recruitment.
What is Driving These Tottenham Records?
These records continue to highlight the poor decision-making by those in charge, namely Vinai Venkatesham and Johan Lange. Spurs failed to adequately compensate for the ongoing injury crisis. Marquee winter signing Connor Gallagher has so far underperformed. The appointment of Igor Tudor is under scrutiny after he became only the second Spurs manager to lose his first three Premier League matches. The choices since January alone have led Tottenham here – it is no coincidence that these records began around that time.
Yet poor decision-making has been a problem for a much longer period. Players such as Ledley King, Robbie Keane, Jürgen Klinsmann, and David Ginola all helped Spurs maintain their long-standing top division status during difficult periods. In contrast, the current crop contains no such inspirational figures. The decisions to sign young unproven players have resulted in a team incapable of matching historic standards. Years of failing to build around star players before eventually selling them appears to have finally caught up – relegation is just a by-product.
