Tottenham’s struggles continued on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as they fell to a disappointing 3-1 defeat at home against Crystal Palace, pushing them closer to the relegation zone in a tightly contested Premier League season.
TUDOR SUFFERS THIRD STRAIGHT DEFEAT WITH TOTTENHAM
Igor Tudor has now lost all three matches since taking over as Tottenham’s manager, with Crystal Palace becoming the latest team to capitalize on Spurs’ recent woes. The defeat leaves Tottenham just one point above the drop zone as the season reaches a critical juncture.
EARLY LEAD SHORT-LIVED FOR SPURS
Dominic Solanke put Tottenham ahead in the 34th minute, briefly suggesting a turnaround for the home side. However, the momentum quickly shifted when Mickey van de Ven was shown a red card just four minutes later for denying a clear goalscoring opportunity.
CRYSTAL PALACE CAPITALIZE ON RED CARD, TAKE CONTROL
Ismaila Sarr converted the resulting penalty in the 40th minute to level the score. Crystal Palace then seized the advantage before halftime, adding two quick goals from Jörgen Strand Larsen and another from Sarr to establish a commanding 3-1 lead.
FANS VOICE DISPLEASURE AS TRIBUNE EMPTY
Tottenham supporters expressed their frustration as the first half concluded, booing the players as they headed to the locker room. Many fans also departed the stadium during the halftime break, leaving large sections of the stands empty for the second half.
WINLESS STREAK EXTENDS TO 11 FOR TOTTENHAM
The second half saw a slower tempo, with neither side able to add to the scoreline. Tottenham have now gone 11 matches without a win, and have lost their last five league games.
Crystal Palace secured the victory, moving to 38 points on the season. The result provides a significant boost to their mid-table position.
