17 April 2019
Manchester City 4-3 Tottenham (4-4 agg, away goals) — UCL quarter 2019
VAR overturned what would have been a stoppage-time Raheem Sterling winner; Tottenham advanced on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate.
Tottenham Hotspur Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Matches that defined Tottenham Hotspur. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
8 May 2019
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham — UCL semi-final 2nd leg 2019
Lucas Moura scored a hat-trick, completed in stoppage time, to send Tottenham to their first ever Champions League final.
6 May 1961
Tottenham 2-0 Norwich City — FA Cup final 1961 (double)
Spurs beat Leicester to complete the first 20th-century English Double, sealing it at Wembley with goals from Bobby Smith and Terry Dyson.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tottenham Hotspur founded?
Tottenham Hotspur were founded in 1882 by a group of schoolboys from the Hotspur Cricket Club. The club has been based in the Tottenham district of north London ever since.
Who is Tottenham's current manager?
Ange Postecoglou took charge of Tottenham in the summer of 2023. The Australian previously won the Scottish Premiership twice with Celtic and is known for his front-foot, possession-based football.
What is Tottenham's home stadium and what is its capacity?
Tottenham play at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which opened on the site of the old White Hart Lane in 2019. It has a capacity of 62,850 and also hosts NFL fixtures.
Who are Tottenham's biggest rivals?
Tottenham's defining fixture is the North London Derby against Arsenal. They also share rivalries with Chelsea and West Ham among the London clubs.
How many league titles have Tottenham won?
Tottenham have won two English top-flight titles, in 1950-51 and 1960-61. The 1960-61 side under Bill Nicholson became the first club in the 20th century to win the league and FA Cup double. Tottenham have lifted the FA Cup eight times.