Tottenham Hotspur face the prospect of their Premier League relegation being confirmed at the home of their arch-rivals Chelsea after their penultimate match of the season was rearranged due to Chelsea's FA Cup final involvement.
Fixture Rescheduling
The two London clubs were originally scheduled to meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, May 17. However, Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final the day before, forcing the postponement. A new date is expected to be announced soon, likely after the cup final. Tottenham's home game against Leeds on Monday, May 11 makes a midweek fixture almost impossible.
Relegation Scenario
If the match is rescheduled for the days leading up to the final day of the season on May 24—when Tottenham host Everton—they could play after relegation rivals West Ham have faced Newcastle. Tottenham currently sit two points behind West Ham, meaning anything less than a win at Chelsea could relegate them, depending on other results.
Historical Context
The fixture has a history of tension. In 2016, a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge saw Tottenham miss out on the Premier League title, handing it to Leicester City. That night, Tottenham led 2-0 before conceding twice, with tempers flaring and the visitors receiving a record nine yellow cards.
Current Form
Tottenham have just four games left to save their season. They travel to Aston Villa this weekend before hosting Leeds. On Saturday, they secured their first league win of 2026, narrowly beating already-relegated Wolves 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal from Joao Palhinha. However, West Ham's stoppage-time winner against Everton kept them above Tottenham on 34 points, with Nottingham Forest five points clear after a thumping win.
Manager's Reaction
Roberto De Zerbi said after the Wolves win: "I'm happy for the result. I hope this result can change something in our head, in our mentality for the other results. It's already very tough to win a game for us. If we put our heads on the other teams, it becomes too tough for me."
The rearranged fixture adds further spice to a rivalry that could now decide Tottenham's Premier League fate.
