Tottenham Hotspur are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United this week. The loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium leaves Ange Postecoglou's side with zero points from their opening two matches of the 2026-27 campaign.
The result was highlighted in a video report from The Guardian's Football Weekly show, where presenter Max Rushden noted the contrasting fortunes of the weekend. "Bruno Fernandes scores a hattrick in Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich and Spurs remain on zero points after their 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle," Rushden said. The panel, which also included Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon, dissected a disappointing start for Spurs.
As of September 1st, Tottenham Hotspur are 20th in the Premier League. They have zero points from two games, with a record of zero wins, zero draws, and two losses. Their recent form reads as two consecutive defeats. This leaves them already six points behind early leaders Manchester City.
The team's struggles are starkly illustrated by their goal statistics. After two fixtures, Spurs have failed to score a single goal while conceding five. This gives them a goal difference of minus five, the worst in the division. The lack of attacking output is a major concern, especially given the absence of several key creative players currently listed on our injuries page.
Manager Ange Postecoglou is dealing with a significant injury list as he tries to spark a turnaround. The confirmed absentees include forwards Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert, as well as creative midfielders Xavi Simons and James Maddison. Their collective absence has severely hampered the team's ability to create and convert chances in the early stages of the season.
Attention now turns to a key early-season fixture away at Nottingham Forest on September 5th. Forest currently sit 15th in the table, providing an opportunity for Spurs to get their first points on the board. A positive result is vital to halt the slide and build some momentum. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page. The trip to the City Ground represents the next immediate challenge in a season that has begun in the worst possible way for Tottenham Hotspur.
