Tottenham secure first win of 2026 against Wolves to keep survival hopes alive

Tottenham secure first win of 2026 against Wolves to keep survival hopes alive

Tottenham Hotspur secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers to claim their first Premier League win of 2026 and keep their survival hopes alive.

Joao Palhinha’s late goal at Molineux proved decisive in a tense and low-quality contest that carried enormous significance at the bottom of the table.

Tottenham arrived in desperate need of a result, having gone months without a league win, and they showed early intent by dominating possession in the opening stages.

However, clear chances were scarce in a subdued first half, with neither side registering a meaningful attempt on target.

The game’s main talking point before the break came when Wolves midfielder Andre avoided a red card for a strong challenge, allowing the hosts to remain at full strength.

Tottenham’s attacking struggles continued after the restart despite a more aggressive approach from Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Xavi Simons went closest early in the second half but failed to hit the target from a promising position before later leaving the pitch with an injury.

That setback added to Tottenham’s growing list of concerns, with Dominic Solanke also forced off during the match.

Wolves, already relegated, grew into the contest and began to threaten sporadically, with Adam Armstrong causing problems and testing the visitors late on.