This could be one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most important matches since the beginning of the Premier League era. Now only a solitary point (or two, if you want to take goal difference into it) outside of the relegation zone, Spurs welcome Crystal Palace to the… fortress? of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Things have gone from bad to worse for Spurs this season, with caretaker manager Igor Tudor perhaps not having the expected impact as the team slumped to a fourth loss on the trot against Villa, and a seventh loss in 2026. Spurs are still yet to win a Premier League match this calendar year; the only side to fail to do so.
But hey! It’s not all doom and gloom! There are (I think) no additional injuries following the loss to the Cottagers; unfortunately, that doesn’t mean much given the extensive list of absentees from the Lilywhites’ squad, including captain Cristian Romero among a number of others.
Tudor’s tactics haven’t exactly been working thus far. Will he look to change things up today? Spring some surprise selections? And more importantly, will this Spurs side surprise us and secure a win? It is desperately needed, because make no mistake: relegation is firmly on the table.
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK
TV: USA Network, TNT Sports 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Unavailable
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