Tottenham gains confidence with 2-0 victory at Chelsea in EPL
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory against Chelsea on October 28, marking a significant win given their historical struggles at Stamford Bridge. This was Spurs' first clean sheet at the venue since December 1986 and only their second Premier League win at Chelsea in the last 35 attempts. Following a rough start to the season, this result boosts Tottenham's position in the Premier League standings, allowing them to look upward in the table after this pivotal win. Fans hope this performance signals a turnaround for the team.
- •Tottenham wins 2-0 at Chelsea on October 28
- •First clean sheet at Stamford Bridge since December 1986
- •Tottenham only won twice in 35 EPL visits to Chelsea
- •The win boosts Tottenham's Premier League standings
- •Fans recall last win at Chelsea in April 2018
- 8:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Tottenham’s season has finally taken off. How far up the table can they go?
"Spurs had an awful start but, after an impressive win at Chelsea, they are suddenly looking up at the table By Opta Analyst In reality, it was only three points. All Tottenham took from their 2-0 win at Chelsea last Saturday evening was a helpful boost in the Premier League standings. But it feels far more significant than that. This is a fixture Tottenham almost never win. In their 34 previous visits to Chelsea in the Premier League, they had won only once. It was their first win to nil at Stamford Bridge in any competition since December 1986, nearly 40 years ago. Winning at Chelsea is huge. Plenty of Spurs fans have only ever seen this happen once before, in April 2018 under Mauricio Pochettino, when their team was a formidable force. Continue reading...
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