Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham: Penders own goal, Tel strike; Palmer sent off
Tottenham won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after a goalkeeping error by Chelsea's Mike Penders and a late Mathys Tel goal, while Cole Palmer was sent off — Spurs' first league win at Chelsea since 2018 lifts them out of the bottom three.
At a glance
- Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the eighth round of the Premier League.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders punched a 77th-minute corner into his own net, and Mathys Tel added the second in the 87th minute after Penders failed to hold a shot.
- Cole Palmer was sent off in the 80th minute for a second yellow card, nine minutes after his first booking, following a challenge on Conor Gallagher.
- It is Tottenham's first league win at Stamford Bridge since April 2018 and only their second league win of the season; it lifts them from 18th to 12th on nine points.
- Chelsea stay fourth on 13 points after their third league defeat of the campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24, 2026, winning a league match at their London rivals' ground for the first time since 2018. A goalkeeping error by Chelsea's Mike Penders gave Spurs the lead in the 77th minute, Cole Palmer was sent off three minutes later, and Mathys Tel sealed the win in the 87th minute. The result lifts Roberto De Zerbi's side out of the relegation zone.
How the match unfolded
Tottenham controlled much of a tight first half, keeping most of the ball and creating the better openings. Omar Marmoush had the clearest chance from close range, but Penders, making his first Premier League start in place of the injured first-choice goalkeeper, saved well.
Chelsea, without striker Joao Pedro in the matchday squad, struggled to build attacks. Their best moment came on 63 minutes, when Pedro Neto drove a powerful shot that Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky pushed away.
The game turned in a bad-tempered final 20 minutes. Palmer, Micky van de Ven, Mateus Fernandes and Gallagher were all booked between the 67th and 72nd minutes, and staff from both benches were cautioned after a touchline scuffle.
On 77 minutes Penders came to punch a Tottenham corner, but the ball came off his glove and went into his own net. Three minutes later Palmer lunged for a loose ball and caught Gallagher on the ankle, earning a second yellow card. Down to ten men, Chelsea pushed forward, and in the 87th minute Tel pounced after Penders failed to hold a shot at his near post.
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 71' | Cole Palmer (Chelsea) booked |
| 77' | Own goal, Mike Penders — Chelsea 0-1 Tottenham |
| 80' | Cole Palmer sent off (second yellow) |
| 87' | Goal, Mathys Tel — Chelsea 0-2 Tottenham |
| 90+1' | Morgan Rogers (Chelsea) booked |
Background
Tottenham arrived in 18th place with one league win from seven games, under pressure after a difficult start to De Zerbi's tenure. Chelsea, under Xabi Alonso, were fourth and had won at Everton a week earlier. Spurs' last league win at Stamford Bridge was a 3-1 victory in April 2018.
Before the game, Alonso wrote in Chelsea's matchday programme that he knew how much the derby means to supporters. The defeat is a painful one for his side, coming with their regular goalkeeper and leading striker both missing.
Reactions
Television pundits said Tottenham deserved their lead even before the own goal, pointing to their control of possession and chances. They also judged that Palmer could have no complaints about his dismissal, and that he had been fortunate to escape earlier after stepping over Fernandes following a foul.
What it means: the table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 8 | 13 |
| 12 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 9 |
Positions are after Saturday's games; several clubs play on Sunday.
Chelsea stay fourth, eight points behind the leaders, but could be overtaken by Liverpool on Sunday. Tottenham climb six places, three points clear of the bottom three. Palmer will serve a one-match suspension, a blow for Chelsea's next league game.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Fulham won 1-0 at Coventry City through Oscar Bobb's 80th-minute goal, Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 and Arsenal beat Everton 2-0.
What happens next
The rest of the eighth round is played on Sunday and Monday. For Tottenham, the result is a much-needed boost after a poor start; for Chelsea, Alonso must decide in goal and find a way to make his attack work without Joao Pedro and the suspended Palmer.
Questions people are asking
What was the score in Chelsea vs Tottenham?
Tottenham won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on October 24, 2026. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal in the 77th minute and Mathys Tel scored in the 87th.
Why was Cole Palmer sent off against Tottenham?
Palmer was shown a second yellow card in the 80th minute for a late challenge that caught Tottenham's Conor Gallagher on the ankle. He had been booked in the 71st minute.
When did Tottenham last win at Stamford Bridge?
Before this 2-0 win, Tottenham's last Premier League victory at Stamford Bridge came in April 2018, when they won 3-1.
