Tottenham vs Everton F.C. on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season carried enormous relegation stakes for both sides, and the match timeline reflected this.
Kickoff came at 4pm local time on Sunday, 24 May 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, with Spurs needing at least a draw to guarantee survival.
João Palhinha settled the contest in the 42nd minute, heading against the post from a Mathys Tel corner before turning in the rebound to give Tottenham the lead.
Tottenham vs Everton stayed tense throughout the second half, with news filtering through that West Ham were leading Leeds United elsewhere, a result that would have sent Spurs down had Everton found an equaliser.
Everton substitute Tyrique George nearly forced a dramatic leveller deep into stoppage time, but goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky produced a crucial diving save to preserve the lead.
The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 win for Tottenham, securing Premier League survival and avoiding what would have been the club’s first relegation in 49 years.
Everton, already safe in mid-table with 49 points, ended their campaign in 13th position despite the defeat.
Match details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League, Matchday 38 |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4pm BST |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Referee | Michael Oliver |
| Final Score | Tottenham 1-0 Everton |
Final-day timeline
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 42′ | João Palhinha scores the only goal |
| 66′ | West Ham take the lead elsewhere against Leeds |
| 81′ | Nine minutes of stoppage time announced |
| 90+9′ | Kinsky save denies Everton equaliser |
| FT | Tottenham secures survival with 41 points |
Tottenham vs Everton will be remembered as one of the most consequential final-day fixtures of the season, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side avoiding the drop on a nervous afternoon in north London.
Key points
- Tottenham beat Everton 1-0 to secure Premier League survival on 24 May 2026.
- João Palhinha scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute.
- Tottenham finished 17th with 41 points, avoiding their first relegation in 49 years.
- Everton ended the season 13th with 49 points.
- West Ham’s win over Leeds on the same day was not enough to save the Hammers from relegation.
