Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 season has been one of the most turbulent in the club’s modern history. From pre season 2025 results in Asia to the shocking drop into the Premier League relegation zone, Spurs fans have had a rollercoaster ride. Now, with their Tottenham summer tour 2026 already confirmed for New Zealand and Australia, the club is planning ahead — even as survival in England’s top flight hangs in the balance.

Background: From Europa League Winners to Relegation Fears

Just one year ago, Tottenham Hotspur players lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy, beating Manchester United 1–0 in the final. The 2025–26 season is the 144th in the club’s history and their 34th consecutive season in the Premier League, with participation in the FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Champions League, and a debut UEFA Super Cup appearance all qualifying by virtue of that Europa League triumph.

But what followed that high was a dramatic and painful collapse. Thomas Frank was appointed head coach on a three-year contract before the season began, replacing the sacked Ange Postecoglou, while long-serving captain Son Heung-min departed for Los Angeles FC after a decade at the club.

Tottenham Pre Season 2025 Results: The Build-Up That Looked Promising

The Spurs results in their 2025 pre season gave fans cautious optimism. Tottenham played three pre season matches going into the new campaign and were unbeaten in all three. Their preparations kicked off with a 2-0 win over Reading, courtesy of goals from Will Lankshear and new signing Luka Vuskovic. That was followed by a 2-2 draw against Wycombe Wanderers, with Pape Matar Sarr netting both goals, and then a goalless draw against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

Their Asian pre season tour featured a trip to Japan to face Vissel Kobe, followed by a fixture against Team K League in South Korea, and then a blockbuster clash against Bayern Munich a reunion with record goalscorer Harry Kane, who had departed for the Bundesliga giants the previous summer.

Tottenham Summer Tour 2026: New Zealand and Australia Confirmed

Despite the chaos on the pitch, Tottenham Hotspur’s preparations for the 2026/27 season are already underway. Tottenham have officially confirmed their Men’s First-Team will visit Auckland, New Zealand, to kick off their 2026 pre season tour, playing against Auckland FC on Sunday, 26 July at Eden Park as part of the New Zealand International Football Festival. This is the club’s second trip to New Zealand and the first in 50 years since a visit in 1976.

Spurs are also set to feature in the 2026 Sydney Super Cup in Australia, including a first-ever match outside the UK against London rivals Chelsea on Saturday, 1 August at Accor Stadium. They will also play A-League side Sydney FC on 29 July at the Allianz Stadium.Other Premier League clubs have also begun announcing their summer 2026 tour plans, with the 2026/27 Premier League campaign due to start on 22 August.

Tottenham Hotspur Players 2026: A Season of Managerial Chaos

The 2025/26 campaign saw Tottenham Hotspur players suffer through three different managers within a single season. Daniel Levy resigned as chairman on 4 September 2025, after nearly 25 years at the helm. By February 2026, a 2–1 home defeat to Newcastle United left Spurs in 16th place, prompting the club to sack Thomas Frank after only eight months. Igor Tudor was appointed on 17 February, yet was dismissed after just 44 days on 29 March and replaced by Roberto De Zerbi.

Tudor’s reign lasted even shorter than that of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, who served 49 days, managing just one win in seven matches, with none coming in the Premier League.

The injury situation has also been dire. Xavi Simons suffered a cruciate ligament tear and will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup, while Dominic Solanke sustained a second-degree hamstring injury with an estimated recovery time of three to eight weeks.

Spurs Results 24/25 and Tottenham 23/24 Season: A Declining Trend

The Tottenham 23/24 season results showed early promise under Ange Postecoglou, with the club winning eight of their first ten Premier League matches. However, a heavy drop in form meant they missed out on a Champions League place. The Spurs results in 24/25 were ultimately the last chapter of Postecoglou’s tenure, culminating in his sacking and the Europa League win that masked deep structural problems.

In the 25/26 season, Tottenham’s 15-game Premier League winless run was one short of the club’s all-time longest winless league streak, which dated back to a stretch between December 1934 and April 1935. Only the 2007/08 Derby County and 2002/03 Sunderland sides had longer winless runs to begin a calendar year in the Premier League  both were relegated in those seasons.

Tottenham Top Scorers 25/26: Goals Scarce in a Difficult Season

The Tottenham top scorers 25/26 in all competitions have been few and far between. The departure of Son Heung-min, historically one of the club’s most reliable scorers, left a significant void. Dominic Solanke had been the team’s primary striker before injury struck. Spurs have managed just two home Premier League wins all season, a record worse than every other club in the English football league except a relegated Championship side.

Relegation Battle: Can De Zerbi Save Spurs?

Tottenham moved above West Ham United and out of the relegation zone for the first time in almost a month with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa, their second consecutive victory after a 1-0 win at Wolves. West Ham entered that weekend two points ahead, but their 3-0 defeat to Brentford opened the door for Roberto De Zerbi’s side to rise above them into 17th. Both clubs have three matches remaining.

The two bottom clubs, Wolves and Burnley, have already had their relegation confirmed. Spurs still face an anxious run-in, with the destination of that final relegation place yet to be decided.

Betting markets at the peak of the crisis considered Spurs more likely than not to be relegated — something that has not happened to the club in its 34-year Premier League history. Spurs possess the fifth-most expensive squad in the Premier League by Transfermarkt squad value, making this situation all the more extraordinary.

Hinglaj Mata Temple: In the News Recently

On an unrelated but widely searched topic, the Hinglaj Mata temple has recently appeared in the news following viral claims about its demolition. Hinglaj Mata, also known as Hinglaj Devi or Nani Mandir, is a Hindu temple in Hinglaj, a town on the Makran coast in the Lasbela district of Balochistan, Pakistan. It lies within Hingol National Park and is one of the 51 Shakta pithas in Shaktism, as well as one of the largest Hindu pilgrimage sites in Pakistan, drawing around 300,000 pilgrims each spring.

Fact-checkers confirmed that the historical Hinglaj temple located in Balochistan’s Hingol National Park was not demolished. A separate structure in Mithi, Sindh  which was demolished following a land dispute  had been wrongly conflated with the historic site.

Impact and Outlook

The Tottenham pre season 2026 tour confirms that the club, whatever league they end up in, is already planning for the future. The confirmed fixtures in Auckland, Sydney, and against Chelsea signal intent. However, the true impact of this season will be felt in the summer transfer window and the managerial direction under De Zerbi.

If relegated, the financial consequences for Tottenham Hotspur players, staff, and the club’s global brand would be significant. If they survive, rebuilding begins immediately  starting with that summer tour down under.

Conclusion

Tottenham’s 2025/26 campaign has been a story of extraordinary highs and painful lows. Europa League glory gave way to a relegation battle that shocked the football world. As the Tottenham summer tour 2026 takes shape with confirmed fixtures in New Zealand and Australia, fans can only hope the team they cheer in Sydney is still a Premier League side. With three matches remaining and survival once again in their own hands, the final chapter of this turbulent season is yet to be written.

FAQs

Why is Tottenham known as Jews?

 Tottenham Hotspur’s association with the Jewish community dates back to the early 20th century, when a significant Jewish population lived in the Tottenham and East London area and supported the club. Over generations, many Jewish fans adopted the term as a badge of pride rather than an insult. The club itself has a long-standing relationship with the local Jewish community, and many supporters still self-identify with the term as a mark of identity and solidarity.

Why is Richarlison suspended?

 Richarlison has faced disciplinary issues during his time at Tottenham related to yellow card accumulations under Premier League rules. Players who receive a set number of bookings within a defined period face automatic one-match bans. Specific suspension details can vary by the moment in the season, so fans are advised to check the latest Premier League disciplinary records for the most current status.

How much money is Spurs in debt? 

Tottenham Hotspur’s financial situation is largely tied to the significant borrowing undertaken to build their £1 billion-plus stadium, which opened in 2019. Reports in recent years have placed the club’s net debt in the range of several hundred million pounds. However, the club generates strong commercial revenue from the stadium, which offsets much of this. Their current on-pitch struggles have not helped finances, particularly given the potential loss of Premier League broadcasting revenues if relegation were to occur.