Tottenham, facing relegation, saw their dismal 2026 persist as they failed to secure a win for the tenth consecutive league match, with Fulham earning a well-deserved victory that enhances their chances of qualifying for European competition.
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 should have been ruled out since home forward Raul Jimenez had pushed Radu Dragusin while contesting a cross from Kenny Tete, prior to Oscar Bobb setting up Wilson to score with a volley from six yards away.
Last week, Tottenham had a goal disallowed during their 4-1 defeat against Arsenal due to a foul committed by Randal Kolo Muani on Gunners defender Gabriel. However, after a review by video assistant referee (VAR) Craig Pawson, Fulham’s goal was permitted, much to Tudor’s outrage.
Spurs, however, 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 extend the lead to 3-0 but squandered it by shooting over the bar from a short 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 delivered 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 this stretch. 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 during 1977-78, currently sit in 16th place, just four points clear of the relegation zone with 10 matches remaining.
