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Relegation battle: Wolves welcome Tottenham Hotspur, match preview
25th April, 2026 01:28 PM
A crucial clash at the bottom end of the Premier League takes centre stage on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Molineux.
The hosts have already had their relegation to the Championship confirmed earlier in the week, ending any lingering hopes of survival. Meanwhile, Spurs, under Roberto De Zerbi, remain in serious danger of dropping out of the top flight, though there have been slight indications they could still turn things around.
Match overview
Tottenham’s recent outing against Brighton & Hove Albion summed up their struggles this season. After taking control early on, thanks largely to an impressive display from Xavi Simons, they were unable to hold on, conceding late to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Simons had sparked excitement by both scoring and creating a goal, but Brighton’s Georginio Rutter struck near the end to deny Spurs victory. The result extended Tottenham’s poor run, leaving them still trapped in the relegation zone and without a league win in 2026.
Although West Ham United failing to beat Crystal Palace kept Spurs within touching distance of safety, their ongoing winless streak, now stretching to 15 matches, remains a major concern. Another failure to secure three points would equal one of the worst runs in their league history.
For Wolves, their fate was sealed following results elsewhere, confirming their drop to the second tier for the first time since the 2017–18 campaign. Despite briefly raising hopes with a short unbeaten run, their form collapsed at the worst possible time, including heavy defeats to fellow strugglers.
Manager Rob Edwards has seen his side struggle badly, most recently suffering a 3-0 loss to Leeds United, marking their 22nd defeat of the campaign. Another heavy loss on Saturday would see them match an unwanted record not seen since the early 1980s.
Even so, Wolves may take confidence from their recent strong record against Spurs, having gone six games unbeaten in this fixture, combined with their opponents’ ongoing inconsistency.
Team news
Tottenham received a small boost with James Maddison returning to the squad for the first time this season, although he is not yet ready to start. However, several key players remain sidelined, including Guglielmo Vicario, Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, Dejan Kulusevski, Cristian Romero, Pape Sarr, and Wilson Odobert, while Destiny Udogie is also a doubt.
Wolves, on the other hand, have fresh injury concerns. Angel Gomes is expected to recover in time despite a minor issue, but Ladislav Krejci could miss out. Yerson Mosquera is suspended, and Sam Johnstone remains unavailable, though goalkeeper Jose Sa is likely to return.
With relegation already confirmed, Wolves may adopt a more open and attacking approach, which could make for an entertaining encounter. However, given Tottenham’s gradual improvement and the potential return of key players, they might finally secure their first league victory of the year.
