Tottenham Hotspur host Everton on Sunday afternoon, facing the most significant match in their modern history.
The North Londoners are battling to avoid a catastrophic relegation to the Championship. Roberto De Zerbi’s side need just one point to secure their top-flight survival, assuming West Ham fail to overcome their vast goal difference deficit. However, a defeat coupled with a West Ham victory would relegate Spurs for the first time since 1977.
Meanwhile, Everton travel to the capital seeking to arrest an alarming late-season slump. David Moyes’s men sit 12th after a rotten run of six Premier League matches without a victory. That dismal sequence completely destroyed their lingering ambitions of securing European football. The Toffees arrive hoping to finish a mixed campaign on a positive note while potentially determining the final relegation outcome.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
- Kick-off: 16:00 BST
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Last Meeting: Everton 0–3 Tottenham (26 Oct 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Tottenham Hotspur
Roberto De Zerbi must navigate this monumental fixture without several key first-team players. Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, and Ben Davies remain sidelined through various injuries. Club captain Cristian Romero has enraged supporters by travelling to Argentina to watch his former club rather than attending this decisive clash. However, striker Dominic Solanke could return to boost the attacking options following a full recovery from a hamstring issue.
Everton
Everton manager David Moyes expects Idrissa Gana Gueye to remain unavailable due to a persistent minor injury. The 36-year-old midfielder has not resumed full team training and remains highly doubtful. Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite are also confirmed absentees for the season finale. Despite the lack of competitive pressure, Moyes insists he will not field a weakened starting lineup in North London.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs missed a golden opportunity to secure survival after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Tuesday. De Zerbi’s men have collected just 12 points at home this season, the joint-lowest total in the division. Furthermore, they are completely winless in their last 10 home league matches. They desperately rely on Brazilian forward Richarlison, who has produced 15 Premier League goal involvements this term.
Everton
Everton enter the final day winless in six Premier League matches. The Toffees have squandered leads in each of their last three top-flight fixtures. They have also conceded seven goals beyond the 75-minute mark across their last five games. However, their away form remains incredibly formidable. They have collected 26 points on their travels this season, trailing only Arsenal and Manchester City.
Predicted lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Everton Predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton?
In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports+, with coverage starting at 3.45pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
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