Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton – Match preview and team news

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton – Match preview and team news Tottenham Hotspur face a desperate fight for survival as they welcome in-form Brighton to north London today. Spurs entered this matchweek in the relegation zone for the first time this season. They recently appointed Roberto De Zerbi to replace Igor Tudor and halt their catastrophic slide.

However, the Italian suffered a difficult debut with a 2–1 defeat at Sunderland last weekend. Tottenham are currently two points adrift of 17th-placed West Ham with six matches remaining. Brighton arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the Premier League’s most clinical form side.

Fabian Hurzeler’s men have won five of their last six top-flight fixtures. The Seagulls are currently ninth but dream of securing a European qualification spot. They will feel confident against a Spurs side that remains winless in the calendar year.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026 Kick-off: 17:30 BST Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Referee: Stuart Attwell VAR: Jarred Gillett Last Meeting: Brighton 2–2 Tottenham (20 Sep 2025, Premier League) Team news Tottenham Hotspur Cristian Romero is out for the season after suffering a knee injury against Sunderland. He joins James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, and Ben Davies on the long-term absentee list. Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined following hernia surgery, meaning Antonin Kinsky continues in goal.