Latest News About Chelsea and Spurs: Bitter London Rivalry

Updated 2026-06-18 05:45

The feud between the Blues and Tottenham is a fiercest in English football rooted in half a century of clashes and different paths in London derbies. The heated era spiked in the 1970s with relegation battles, including a 2-0 Spurs win that helped Tottenham survive. It reignited with the 2015 League Cup final win for Chelsea and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2016. In recent seasons, the clash has featured title chases and memorable cup moments, including early 2017 meetings that shaped late-season dynamics.

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Chelsea F.C.–Tottenham Hotspur F.C. rivalry

The rivalry was further ignited during the 1974–75 season, one in which Tottenham and Chelsea fought out a bitter battle against relegation from the First Division. Before the match, Tottenham were in the relegation zone and Chelsea were one point ahead of them. The tension of the match led to fans invading and fighting on the pitch before the game started. After a delayed start, Tottenham won the game 2–0. Chelsea failed to win either of their remaining two games and were ultimately relegated...

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