Crystal Palace F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. are set to clash in the Premier League, and this fixture will have key implications for the standings.
Kick-off is set for 15:00 UK time on Saturday, 1 February 2026 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This London meeting comes with both sides level on points but separated by goal difference in the lower half of the Premier League table.
Tottenham sit 14th while Crystal Palace are 15th, each with 28 points after 23 matches played.
- Both teams are level on points.
- Goal difference is the key separator.
- Table pressure is mounting near the relegation line.
League Standings and Core Numbers
The table shows how tightly packed the mid-to-lower section of the standings has become.
Tottenham have scored more goals and hold a positive goal difference, while Palace have struggled to convert chances and sit in negative territory.
| Team | Position | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 14 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 31 | +2 | 28 |
| Crystal Palace | 15 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 28 | -4 | 28 |
- Tottenham’s attack has been more productive.
- Palace’s defensive record is slightly tighter in goals conceded.
- Identical win, draw and loss records highlight fine margins.
Recent Form Comparison
Recent results underline why both clubs find themselves hovering just above the bottom three.
Neither side has built consistent momentum over the last six league matches.
| Team | Last 6 Results (oldest first) |
|---|---|
| Tottenham | W, D, D, L, L, D |
| Crystal Palace | L, D, L, D, L, L |
- Tottenham have avoided defeat more often.
- Palace have taken fewer points from recent fixtures.
- Confidence may play a decisive role.
Head-to-Head Context
Recent meetings between the sides have been closely contested affairs with narrow scorelines.
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28.12.25 | Selhurst Park | Crystal Palace 0–1 Tottenham |
| 11.05.25 | Tottenham Stadium | Tottenham 0–2 Crystal Palace |
| 27.10.24 | Selhurst Park | Crystal Palace 1–0 Tottenham |
- Each of the last three games was decided by a single goal margin or two.
- Palace have won two of the last three encounters.
- Spurs claimed the most recent meeting.
What the Table Means
With Leeds, Nottingham Forest and West Ham within touching distance below them, this fixture carries added weight beyond local rivalry.
A win could create breathing space and shift momentum heading into February.
Defeat could drag either side closer to the relegation conversation.
- Points are more valuable than pride.
- Goal difference could remain crucial.
- The result may shape both clubs’ short-term outlook.
