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Spurs’ EPL survival in balance after drawing against Leeds
12th May, 2026 01:12 AM
Tottenham Hotspur battled to a one-all draw against Leeds United in a drama-filled evening on Monday, May 11, 2026.
With Roberto De Zerbi’s men looking to avoid relegation from the English Premier League, Mathys Tel scored a stunning opener after a goalless first half.
Tottenham were, however, pegged back 16 minutes from time when the visitors were awarded a penalty, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted.
Spurs’ task was to make sure that forcing their fans to will Arsenal to victory against West Ham on Sunday, May 10, 2026, would not become yet another indignity.
A point takes Spurs two above West Ham and the drop zone with two games to go.
Plenty of chances
Both sides had plenty of chances throughout the game, Antonin Kinsky making two world-class saves while Joao Palhinha, Pedro Porro, Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur went close for Spurs.
There was almost a disastrous moment in the 20th minute when Tel had nowhere to go on the byline inside the Spurs box and attempted a clearance across his own area, which nearly fell perfectly for James Justin to head home, only for Kevin Danso to get the merest of touches to flick the ball away from the Leeds defender.
A minute later, Leeds went close again, Rodon with a firm header which was superbly saved low down to his left by Kinsky.
De Zerbi charges responded with a string of corners after Tel and Conor Gallagher had efforts blocked before a swift break from Randal Kolo Muani ended with Richarlison’s shot comfortably saved by Darlow.
Spurs came to breaking the deadlock in the 36th minute, Tel’s cross falling to Palhinha, who showed great skill to work the space only to then poke over the bar with his shot.
First penalty appeal
On the stroke of half-time, Destiny Udogie challenged Calvert-Lewin in the area with Leeds strongly appealing for a penalty, although VAR ruled it was offside in the build-up, and we went in level at the break.
16 minutes after taking the lead, Tottenham were frazzled after Leeds drew level, compelling De Zerbi to turn to Maddison, who was returning after returning from a knee injury to make his first appearance of the season, but Leeds kept the relegation battle alive. They almost even nicked it during 13 minutes of added time, only for Sean Longstaff to hit the bar and then skew a shot wide.
