Tottenham Hotspur Detailed Season Preview: Insights and Predictions

Where Did Tottenham Finish Last Season?

Tottenham's European trophy collection 🥇

1972 🏆 1984 🏆 2025 🏆#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/y1BpVxIjvz

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 21, 2025

It is hard to know whether the 2024/25 season was a monumental failure or resounding success for Tottenham - really, it is a discussion that must be broken down in order to make sense of, so let’s split their season in half.

In terms of their Premier League campaign, Spurs flopped spectacularly, recording a plethora of unwanted club records. These included, but were not limited to: lowest ever Premier League finish (17th), lowest points total (38), most defeats in a Premier League season (22), and second most Premier League goals conceded (65). Truly a reflection on how poor they actually were. Though their attack was productive (their 64 goals were the most of any bottom half side), their one dimensional, if entertaining approach under Ange Postecoglou took its toll, and it was this league form that eventually resulted in his sacking.

However, in the Europa League, Spurs were a different beast. Overcoming AZ Alkmaar, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bodo/Glimt and of course fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United in the final, Postecoglou’s side wrote their names into history, lifting their first trophy since the 2008 League Cup, and the first major European accolade since 1984, more than 40 years ago. The popular Australian coach may no longer be in the dugout, and club hero Son-Heung Min may have headed to his retirement home in America. But neither left before achieving what they both arrived at the club to pursue - winning a European trophy.

Best Result: Southampton 0-5 Tottenham (Maddison 1’, 45+4’, Son 12’, Kulusevski 14’, Sarr 25’)

Worst Result: Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham (Diaz 16’, Mac Allister 24’, Gakpo 34’, Salah 63’, Udogie OG 69’; Solanke 12’)

Who Have Tottenham Signed in the Summer Transfer Window So Far?

Mohammed Kudus from West Ham - £55 Million

OFFICIAL: Mohammed Kudus is a Tottenham player 🎆 pic.twitter.com/XRHvn44uXU

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 10, 2025

Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig - £51.8 Million

Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich - Loan made permanent for £30.2 Million

Kevin Danso from RC Lens - Loan made permanent for £19 Million + £2.5 Million Add Ons

Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split - £9.5 Million

Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale - £5 Million

Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich - Season long loan with Option to Buy

Randal Kolo-Muani from Juventus - Season long loan with Option to Buy

Total Spent: £169.8 Million + £2.5 Million in Potential Add Ons

Who Have Tottenham Sold in the Summer Transfer Window So Far?

Son-Hueng Min to LAFC - £15 Million

Pierre-Emile Hjobjerg to Marseille - Loan made permanent for £14 Million

Bryan Gil to Girona - £8.6 Million

Josh Keeley to Luton Town - Undisclosed Fee

Manor Solomon to Villarreal - Season long loan

Yang Min-Hyeok to Portsmouth - Season long loan

Mikey Moore to Rangers - Season long loan

Damola Ajayi to Doncaster Rovers - Season long loan

Jamie Donley to Stoke City - Season long loan

George Abbott to Wycombe Wanderers - Season long loan

Ashley Phillips to Stoke City - Season long loan

Tyrese Hall to Notts County - Season long loan

Alfie Dorrington to Aberdeen - Season long loan

Sergio Reguilon - Released

Fraser Forster - Released

Alfie Whiteman - Released

Jaden Williams - Released

Timo Werner to RB Leipzig - End of Loan

Total Received: £37.6 Million

Tottenham Hotspur 2025/26 Squad List

Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Brandon Austin.

Defenders: Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Kota Takai, Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Ben Davies, Michy van de Ven, Luka Vuskovic.

Midfielders: Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Joao Palhinha, James Maddison, Xavi Simons, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Alfie Devine.

Attackers: Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo-Muani, Richarlison, Min-Hyeok Yang, Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Will Lankshear, Dane Scarlett.

Tottenham Hotspur 2025/26 Home, Away and Third Kits

🤍💙 Tottenham 2025/26 Home Kit Unveiled!

💭Drop your take!#Spurs | #THFC pic.twitter.com/qmKDjYGJlM

— To The Lane and Back (@TheLaneAndBack) June 3, 2025

🚨𝐍𝐄𝐖: Tottenham unveils new 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 away kit! 👕⚫ pic.twitter.com/6kg0Js2XSK

— FÚTBOL HUB (@futbolhub7) June 26, 2025

🚨𝑺𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑻 𝑨𝑳𝑬𝑹𝑻: The new Tottenham Third shirt.

The T90 template and a classic style crest which last appeared on their shirt in 2005/06.

What do you think? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/UhGJL92o74

— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) August 26, 2025

What is Tottenham Hotspur’s First Premier League Fixture?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley | The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | Saturday, August 16th, 15:00

How Can I Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley?

As of the time of writing, Tottenham’s opening game of the season is not scheduled to be shown on either Sky Sports or TNT Sports. However, other international broadcasters, such as Supersport, will likely cover the game.

What Are Tottenham Hotspur’s First Five Games?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley - Saturday, August 16th.

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - Saturday, August 23rd.

Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth - Saturday August 30th.

West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur - Saturday, September 13th.

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur - Saturday, September 20th.

When Do Tottenham Hotspur Play Rivals Arsenal in 2025/26?

Always one to circle on the Premier League calendar, the North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham never fails to entertain.

Arsenal vs Tottenham - TBC.

Tottenham vs Arsenal - TBC.

Last Five Meetings:

- 15/01/2025: Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham.

- 15/09/2024: Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal.

- 28/04/2024: Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal.

- 24/09/2023: Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham.

- 15/01/2023: Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal.

Who is Tottenham Hotspurs’ Manager for 2025/26?

Thomas Frank's first interview as Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0oNjUiZPVu

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 18, 2025

Though anyone would find it difficult to replace the immensely popular Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank stands a better chance than most. One of the most likeable managers in the Premier League during his time at Brentford, it shouldn’t take long for the great Dane to start winning fans over.

But his popularity will only take him so far. In any case, it is his tactical ability and player management that tempted owner Daniel Levy to fork out £10 Million in compensation to pry him away from the Bees. Frank has long been linked with a move to a big club - Chelsea were eyeing him up last summer after the dismissal of Mauricio Pochetinno, and Manchester United were also rumoured to be considering him for the vacant coach role before eventually going with Ruben Amorim instead.

A candid speaker and excellent at working with whatever players he has at his disposal, Frank is the type of manager who could make his approach work at any club - he turned Brentford into a serious Premier League threat after years of stagnation in the Championship, and he has the ability to transform players such as Bryan Mbeumo, Ivan Toney and Yoane Wissa into £50 Million + assets. Who is to say he can’t work the same magic at Spurs?

Who is Tottenham Hotspurs’ Player to Watch?

Mohammed Kudus

Revitalising what has become a slightly stale and ineffective Spurs attack, many will be keeping a close eye on Mohammed Kudus during his first season in white. Bursting onto the scene at West Ham United two years ago with 14 goals and 6 assists, he had a slightly quieter campaign in 2024/25, but still showed plenty of quality, enough to attract interest from a host of big clubs.

🇬🇭⚡️ When Mohammed Kudus did this in the Europa League for West Ham. 😎 pic.twitter.com/HOvcRk09HL

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 6, 2025

Spurs beat London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal to his signature, and have landed a potential superstar. Aged 24, Kudus is still a raw talent with room to improve, and now accustomed to Premier League football, he has the chance to explode at a big club this season. Thomas Frank loves a good development project, and Kudus fits that mold perfectly - it will take time to learn what Frank is asking of him in the opening months of the campaign, but with familiarity comes confidence, and a confidence Mohammed Kudus, as we saw in 2023/24, is virtually unstoppable.

Strongest when playing on the right hand side of the attack, Kudus loves to drive infield and eat up ground with his close control and rapid pace, dragging his side forward with him - even if he doesn’t directly create or finish off the chance, it is his involvement that crafts the opportunity in the first place more often than not. Competing with Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski for the right wing spot, Kudus could well shatter his glass ceiling in 2025/26.

Tottenham Hotspur 2025/26 Season Prediction

It has always been hard to know what to expect from Spurs, particularly in the last 10 to 15 years, giving rise to the term "Spursy". However, in spite of the may changes and overhauls that have taken place at the club ijn the last couple of months, there is no doubt in my mind that this season will be a big improvement on last.

Primarily, their transfer business has been excellent - though they watched helplessly as deals for Eberechi Eze and Piero Hincapie were hijacked by London rivals Arsenal, Spurs did secure the signatures of last seasons loanees in Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, as well those of new blood in Luka Vuskovic, Joao Palhinha and the exciting Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, completing a high quality transfer window with some young players with development potential. However, they will be without Son Heung-Min for the first time since 2015, after the Korean international opted to leave the side on a trophy high, completing a move to LAFC in the MLS.

However, Son's departure creates some much needed room for exciting, emerging talent - anyone of Kudus, Johnson, Tel or Odobert can play in Son's absent left wing role, and the ability of Tel, Kudus and Johnson to play on both wings, their adaptability could be a huge plus for Thomas Franks side this season. Though Son's departure from Tottenham was a seminal moment even for the neutrals, the legacy he leaves behind will live on, and his absence could well be a blessing in disguise for what is a crucial season of recovery for Spurs.

Football Park's Prediction: 5th