The Chelsea vs Spurs result is Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham. Spurs won at Stamford Bridge for only the second time in the Premier League era. Mike Penders punched a corner into his own net on 77 minutes, and Cole Palmer was sent off three minutes later. Mathys Tel then sealed it on 87 minutes with a solo run from his own half. The win lifts Roberto De Zerbi's side from 18th to 12th, and Xabi Alonso's Chelsea stay fourth after missing the chance to go third.
- Fixture
- Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League 2026-27
- Score
- Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham (half time 0-0)
- Goals
- Penders own goal 77', Tel 87'
- Red card
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea), second yellow, 80'
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge, London
- Kickoff
- Sat 24 Oct 2026, 19:30 AST (17:30 BST)
- Officials
- Referee Chris Kavanagh; VAR John Brooks
Key points
- Tottenham ended Chelsea's run of six straight Premier League wins in this fixture, a streak that began in February 2023.
- Penders, making his first league start in place of the injured Emi Martínez, scored the own goal from a Mateus Fernandes corner.
- Palmer was booked twice in a nine-minute spell, once either side of the opener, and was sent off on 80 minutes.
- Tel's goal was his first for Tottenham since 11 May, according to BBC Sport.
- Spurs had 68.5% of the ball and 15 shots to Chelsea's seven (BBC Sport match stats).
Chelsea vs Spurs result: how the goals came
For 76 minutes this looked like a derby heading for a goalless draw. It was played in torrential rain, and the tempers were rising. Then Tottenham's set-piece threat decided it. Fernandes swung in a corner from the left, and Penders came to punch under pressure from Jan Paul van Hecke. He only sliced the ball backwards into his own net. BBC Sport noted that Chelsea have now conceded eight Premier League goals from set pieces this season, double the total of any other side.
The second goal was all Tel. The French forward won the ball inside his own half on the left and carried it up the pitch. He held off Josh Acheampong, went past Maxence Lacroix and drove a low shot into the bottom corner from about 25 yards. BBC Sport suggested Penders might have done better, but it was a fine individual goal. Gary Neville, commentating on Sky Sports, said: "I take everything back I said about Mathys Tel." On BBC Radio 5 Live, Rob Green called the win "a collector's item for Tottenham fans".
Palmer's red card
Chelsea's evening fell apart in the space of a few minutes. Palmer was first booked for barging into Fernandes. Then, three minutes after the opener, he caught substitute Conor Gallagher late with his studs and got a second yellow. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann told BBC Sport that Kavanagh, who was refereeing his 200th Premier League game, "had no option". It was an awkward fit with Alonso's own message before the game, when he said his side needed "good emotional control" in a derby full of passion. Morgan Rogers was also booked in stoppage time for a foul on Gallagher, and Neville described the challenge as "ludicrous".
Chelsea did create early chances. Palmer's curling shot was tipped over by Antonín Kinský in the first half, and Penders saved from Omar Marmoush after a cutback. Kinský also saved from Pedro Neto just after the hour. But Chelsea managed only seven shots in total, and the hosts completed 287 passes to Tottenham's 639. Neville summed it up: "Tottenham have battered Chelsea in midfield."
Why Quenda, Maddison, Welbeck and João Pedro are trending
Four names dominated X during the game, and each one has a clear story behind it:
- Geovany Quenda: he made his first Premier League start because João Pedro was missing. The Guardian's live coverage described a quiet first half for him. He did not attack an early low cross from Palmer, lost a header to Archie Gray and was tackled by Van Hecke. He was replaced by Estêvão on 72 minutes.
- João Pedro: Chelsea's leading scorer was not in the squad. Alonso's choice to start Quenda rather than a recognised striker was one of the big talking points before kickoff, as our Chelsea vs Spurs team news and line-ups preview explained.
- James Maddison: Neville said Maddison was part of the reason Spurs' confidence grew early on. Maddison went off on 51 minutes, replaced by Gallagher, with Sky reporting a groin problem. Gallagher was booed by the home fans on his return to his old club, then played a full part in the win.
- Danny Welbeck: he came on for Neto on 88 minutes, after both goals had gone in. BBC Sport called the change "too little too late" for the hosts.
Premier League table after Chelsea vs Tottenham
| Pos | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 8 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 8 | +2 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 12 | Tottenham | 8 | -2 | 9 |
The table shows what the night cost Chelsea. A win would have taken them to 16 points, level with Brighton and above them on goal difference. Instead they sit eight points behind Manchester City and Arsenal, who both moved to 21 earlier on Saturday. City did so despite a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, and Arsenal beat Everton 2-0. Liverpool and Brighton both have a game in hand on Chelsea, so fourth place is far from secure.
For Tottenham the change is bigger. They kicked off in 18th, inside the relegation zone, after Fulham's 1-0 win at Coventry earlier in the day. Now they have back-to-back league wins, following Monday's 3-1 victory over Coventry, and they are 12th on nine points. Only three points separate them from 18th, so this is a lift rather than an escape. Still, a team that had won once in the league all season has beaten Coventry and Chelsea inside a week. For Riyadh-based fans planning around the next round, our kickoff time converter turns UK times into Saudi time, and the live scores page tracks every Premier League game.
What it means for both managers
For De Zerbi, this looks like the project starting to work. Neville said the midfield, where Spurs have "invested so heavily", felt like the manager's ideas "coming to life". Tonali, Fernandes and later Gallagher controlled the game. For Alonso, the questions are about selection and discipline. Chelsea started without João Pedro and with a debutant in goal, then finished with ten men after Palmer's red card. Palmer will now serve a suspension. That matters, because he is the player Chelsea most rely on to create chances. Rob Green put it simply: "The second half has been very, very flat from Chelsea." Neither manager's post-match comments had been published when this report was written.
FAQ
What was the Chelsea vs Spurs result?
Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026. It was 0-0 at half time.
Who scored for Tottenham?
Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal on 77 minutes, and Mathys Tel added the second on 87 minutes.
Why was Cole Palmer sent off?
He received two yellow cards, the first for a barge on Mateus Fernandes and the second for a late challenge on Conor Gallagher, and was sent off on 80 minutes.
Where are Chelsea and Spurs in the table now?
Chelsea are fourth on 13 points after eight games. Tottenham are 12th on nine points, up from 18th before kickoff.
This report was written after full time from live coverage and official match data. Quotes come from broadcast commentary carried by the sources below. WorldScope does not promote gambling.
Sources
- BBC Sport: Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham, live text, report, stats and table
- The Guardian: Chelsea v Tottenham, Premier League live
- TNT Sports: Chelsea v Tottenham live commentary
- NBC Sports: Chelsea vs Tottenham live updates
- Evening Standard: Chelsea vs Tottenham live, score and result
- BBC Sport: Xabi Alonso pre-match press conference
- USA Today Sports Data: match summary
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