Tottenham vs. Everton live score: Premier League updates, result as Spurs face relegation decider

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Tottenham Hotspur saved their Premier League status with a course-altering victory over Everton to conclude the 2025/26 domestic season in exceptional fashion.

A Joao Palhinha winner just before halftime provided the lift, and the team closed out their first home Premier League victory of the 2026 calendar year, something they have struggled to do all season long.

The victory was critical to Spurs' survival, as relegation rivals West Ham defeated Leeds by a 3-0 score to put the pressure on, but Tottenham came through with the result they needed to stay alive in the English top flight and avoid what would have been one of the most embarrassing relegations in decades.

The Sporting News followed the Tottenham vs. Everton match live, providing score updates and commentary

Tottenham vs. Everton final score

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, UK)
Referee: Michael Oliver

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Predicted lineups:

Tottenham (4-2-3-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie — Gallagher, Bentancur — Kolo Muani, Maddison, Tel — Richarlison

Everton (4-2-3-1, right to left): Pickford (GK) — Patterson, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko — Iroegbunam, Garner — Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye — Beto

Tottenham vs. Everton live updates, highlights, and commentary

43rd min: GOAL! TOTTENHAM! JOAO PALHINHA MAY HAVE SAVED TOTTENHAM'S PREMIER LEAGUE CAMPAIGN!

A corner is swung in towards the former Fulham man at the far post, and while his first effort smacks the woodwork right in front of him, the ball fortunately comes straight back out to his feet, and he deposits the follow-up into the back of the net!

A potentially massive moment in Spurs' season!

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Kickoff: Here we go, Tottenham's season is on the line!

Pregame: It all comes down to this. If they win today, Spurs are definitely safe. If they draw, they're almost certainly safe. But if they lose... well, for fans, it doesn't bear thinking about.

Here's how the relegation picture looks before kickoff.

What did Spurs need to avoid relegation?

The permutations for Spurs today are relatively simple. They start the day on 38 points, two above West Ham, and with a goal-difference superiority of +12. That means they have things in their own hands.

If Tottenham win: They will be safe from relegation, regardless of West Ham's result against Leeds.

If it's a draw: Although they won't be mathematically safe, a point will almost certainly be enough. West Ham would have to beat Leeds by a margin of 12 goals in order to overtake Spurs on goal difference.

If Everton win: Spurs would still be safe as long as Leeds beat West Ham, or that game ends in a draw. However, if both Everton and West Ham win today, then Spurs will be relegated.

Tottenham vs. Everton kick off time

The match kicks off in London, UK at 4 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Tottenham vs. Everton match facts

• Everton have only won once away to Spurs in their previous 16 attempts in the Premier League. They've lost the last four by an overall score of 13-1.
• In nine previous final-day games away to a London team, Everton have won only once (against Fulham in 2009).
• Spurs' 10-game winless streak at home is their second-longest such run in the league, since a 14-game stretch from October 1993 to April 1994.

Tottenham vs. Everton team news

Tottenham

• Dominic Solanke has a chance of being involved this weekend, but it depends how his recovery from a hamstring injury is progressing.
• Djed Spence fractured his jaw at Chelsea but could play in a mask.
• Spurs' long-term injury absentees will all be unavailable.

Everton

• Defender Jarrad Branthwaite is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
• Moyes believes Idrissa Gueye has an outside chance of being available after missing the Toffees' last three games.

Tottenham vs. Everton live stream, TV channel

Here is how to watch the match in some of the world's major regions: