Tottenham, facing relegation, saw their dismal 2026 season worsen as they failed to secure a win for the tenth consecutive league match, while Fulham celebrated a well-deserved victory that enhanced their chances of securing a spot in European competitions.
Fulham, who found the net twice within the first six minutes during their 2-1 victory over Spurs in November, struck early once more as Harry Wilson scored in the seventh minute, marking his ninth goal of the season.
Nonetheless, the objective sparked debate as the new Spurs manager Igor Tudor believed it ought to have been ruled out due to home forward Raul Jimenez pushing Radu Dragusin while contesting a cross from Kenny Tete, prior to Oscar Bobb setting up Wilson to strike a volley from six yards away.
Last week, during their 4-1 defeat against Arsenal, Tottenham had a goal disallowed due to a foul by Randal Kolo Muani on defender Gabriel. However, after a review by video assistant referee (VAR) Craig Pawson, Fulham’s goal was permitted, much to Tudor’s outrage.
Spurs had no justifications for the second goal in the 34th minute, as Alex Iwobi found himself with ample space to strike brilliantly from 18 yards, with the ball deflecting in off the inside of the post following a clever interplay with Wilson.
Calvin Bassey had an opportunity to make it 3-0 but squandered it by shooting over the bar from a close distance just before halftime, while both Jimenez and Emile Smith Rowe also failed to convert their chances.
In the 66th minute, Spurs narrowed the gap when substitute Richarlison scored with a header from Archie Gray’s cross from the left flank.
Since Tudor took over from the dismissed Thomas Frank, they have now suffered defeats in both of their matches, allowing six goals during that time. The last time they experienced a 10-match winless streak in the league was at the beginning of 1994 under Ossie Ardiles.
Spurs, who have consistently played in the top tier of English football since a single season in the former Second Division in 1977-78, currently sit in 16th place, just four points clear of the relegation zone with 10 matches remaining.