Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent off
Tottenham Hotspur secured a significant 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, marking their first win at the venue since 2018. The match was defined by a late collapse from Chelsea, including a red card for Cole Palmer and an own goal by goalkeeper Mike Penders.
Why it matters
This result highlights Tottenham's tactical growth under Roberto De Zerbi and exposes ongoing disciplinary and tactical struggles within Chelsea's squad.
Mathys Tel revels in Spurs’ victory at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty Images Mathys Tel revels in Spurs’ victory at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Shaun Brooks/CameraSport/Getty Images Premier League Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent off Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge Sat 24 Oct 2026 19.32 BST Last modified on Sat 24 Oct 2026 22.45 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google There are days when Tottenham go into these big games and find ways to beat themselves. This time, though, they held their nerve at a ground where they have mostly only known doom. Spurs played with control, stayed patient and won at Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2018 after waiting for Chelsea to press the self-destruct button during a calamitous and comical ending to a cagey game.
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