Tottenham have confirmed that their north London derby against Arsenal on March 2 will be held at Wembley Stadium as delays over the completion of their new stadium continue.
The north Londoners were set to move into their new 62,062-seater home at the start of the season but, due to ongoing delays with vital safety systems, have continued to host their ‘home’ games at Wembley Stadium, while one EFL Cup fixture had to take place in Milton Keynes.
Met Police had warned against opening the stadium with a north London derby, while the two following home fixtures (vs Crystal Palace and Brighton) could be rescheduled dependent on the two sides’ progress in the FA Cup.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy thanked fans for their patience, saying: "Once again, thank you all for bearing with us and for the great support we have received from so many different quarters.
“These next few weeks are pivotal."
Tottenham must complete two test events before opening the new stadium for first team use.
