Will Tottenham’s fight for survival continue against Brighton? This match on April 18, 2026, is pivotal.
Tottenham currently sits 18th in the Premier League with 30 points. They are two points behind West Ham United. The team has not won a match in 2026. Their last victory came on December 28, 2025.
Cristian Romero will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed his absence, stating, “He’s suffering because he can’t play for us again this season.” Meanwhile, Brighton is positioned 9th with 46 points and has won five of their last six matches.
Danny Welbeck has scored 12 goals this season. Brighton’s recent form makes them formidable opponents. They aim for their first four consecutive Premier League away wins.
The last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw on September 20, 2025. Tottenham’s predicted lineup includes Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Simons, and Solanke.
Brighton’s expected starters are Verbruggen, Wieffer, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Gross, Gomez, Minteh, Hinshelwood, and Welbeck. The match will be refereed by Stuart Attwell at 5:30 p.m. BST.
With just six games left in the season—Tottenham and De Zerbi need a win desperately. This clash could define their fate as they seek to escape relegation.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding further injuries or strategic changes ahead of the match.
