Streak of losses threatens English football side with fall from top-flight league

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s most turbulent seasons has left the historic English club dangerously close to relegation from the Premier League, raising the possibility of one of the most shocking demotions in European football history.

The north London team currently sits just one point above the relegation zone with nine matches remaining in the season. Spurs have endured six consecutive defeats, the longest losing streak in the club’s history. By the time they face Liverpool F.C. on March 15, they could already find themselves in the league’s bottom three, as sports news outlets report.

“Right now, we’re just taking blow after blow after blow,” defender Micky van de Ven told the Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport earlier this week.

“It’s just really tough, and now we also have an important match this weekend that I won’t be able to play in because I’m suspended. It’s a really terrible period, I can tell you that. It’s really, really awful.”

Few observers expected such a dramatic fall from a club traditionally considered part of England’s “Big Six.” Instead of competing for trophies or European places, Tottenham now finds itself battling teams such as West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Burnley F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers simply to remain in the top division.

The team’s most recent setback — a 3–1 defeat to Crystal Palace F.C. — highlighted the depth of the crisis. Analysts noted that Tottenham’s $1.6 billion stadium was largely empty by the second half, with many home supporters leaving early rather than watch their team edge closer to relegation. Television close-ups showed remaining fans looking distraught, some turning away in frustration, while others tried to console one another.

Why the situation is making the headlines

Tottenham is one of just six clubs never to have been relegated from the Premier League since its creation in 1992. Seeing Spurs drop into the English Football League Championship would therefore represent a remarkable moment in the history of European football.

Over the past decade, the club had grown into a major financial and sporting power. Massive investment under long-time chairman Daniel Levy helped deliver one of Europe’s most modern stadiums and an elite training complex. Spurs also poured resources into youth development and sought to recruit some of Europe’s most promising young players.

But several factors have combined to derail that progress. The departures of star players such as Harry Kane and Heung-min Son weakened the squad’s attacking strength, while expensive signings failed to consistently deliver.

Injury crisis and defensive struggles

Tottenham’s problems have been compounded by injuries to key creative players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, both of whom have missed much of the season. Kulusevski may return in May, but analysts warn that could come too late to affect the relegation battle.

Striker Dominic Solanke has only recently recovered from injury, while attackers Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Bergvall have also spent time sidelined. Defensive instability has further compounded the problem, with centre-backs Cristian Romero and Van de Ven missing matches due to suspensions after red cards.

Spurs have conceded the fourth-highest number of goals in the Premier League this season, highlighting ongoing defensive weaknesses. Former manager Thomas Frank attempted to stabilise the team with a more cautious tactical approach during the injury crisis, but the strategy failed to deliver results and was widely criticised by supporters.

Confidence within the squad has also dropped significantly as losses have piled up.

Uncertainty off the pitch

Instability has not been limited to the field. The departure of chairman Daniel Levy in September 2025 shocked many within the club. Levy had been widely viewed as the architect behind Tottenham’s modern infrastructure and long-term financial strategy.

With nine league games remaining, analysts estimate Spurs will likely need at least three victories to avoid relegation and secure their place in the Premier League for another season.

By Nazrin Sadigova