Tottenham spurned the chance to move four points clear of West Ham United in the battle to stay in the Premier League after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United on Monday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side went ahead through Mathys Tel’s sumptuous curler, but the Frenchman went from hero to zero as he conceded a penalty later in the second period.
He was adjudged to have kicked Ethan Amapdu in the head as the pair contended for a high ball, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised emphatically from the spot. Antonin Kinsky saved superbly from Sean Longstaff deep into the 13 additional minutes, as the midfielder broke into the box and lashed an effort from close range.
Kinsky tipped the strike onto the bar, as Spurs clung on, and they were denied a late penalty as Lukas Nmecha collided with the returning James Maddison, who went down under the striker’s challenge. The result leaves the hosts two points clear of the drop zone with two game remaining, and they travel to Chelsea next.
Tottenham vs Leeds latest updates
- GOAL! Calvert-Lewin levels from spot
- CLOSE! Richarlison misses sitter
- GOAL! Tel opens scoring with beauty
- CLOSE! Palhinha blazes over
- GOOD SAVE! Kinsky stops Longstaff
'Tel unlucky to concede penalty' - De Zerbi
22:52 , Oli Gent"He is young and is a talent. I will kiss him and hug him. He doesn't need too many words,” De Zerbi said on the French forward.
"He was sorry for the mistake, it can happen to a young player."
De Zerbi gives thoughts on Maddison penalty claim
22:51 , Oli Gent"I don't know. I think the referee was not in the right condition today,” De Zerbi told Sky Sports.
"Maybe he was not so calm. Nothing for the result, I didn't see the situation of Maddison.
"Yesterday, in West Ham vs Arsenal, it was tough for everyone. Maybe for the referee as well.
"I don't want to speak about the Maddison penalty, I didn't see."
FT: Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
22:06 , Oli GentThere we have it. After 13 minutes of stoppage time, Spurs are held. They are two points clear of West Ham with two games to play.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
22:04 , Oli Gent90+13 mins: Ooh... is that a penalty? Nmecha fells Maddison, and VAR is taking a look at this! Does the striker get a touch on the ball? No!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
22:03 , Oli Gent90+12 mins: Final minute. Can the hosts find a last-gasp winner?
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
22:00 , Oli Gent90+9 mins: Off the bar! Longstaff comes so close to a winner late on as the midfielder crashes the crossbar, with Kinsky getting a touch to it on the way through!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:59 , Oli Gent90+8 mins: Gallagher is furious with himself as he loses possession and gets outnumbered in the Leeds box. The seconds are ticking away...
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:57 , Oli Gent90+6 mins: De Zerbi has made his way onto the pitch to protest a high arm from Ampadu on Maddison. He’s picked up a booking and he gives the fourth official a right rollicking.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:54 , Oli Gent90+4 mins: Ao Tanaka is replaced by Sean Longstaff.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:53 , Oli Gent90+2 mins: Spurs are knocking on the door in these dying embers. Porro and Maddison are getting on the ball as the two major creative outlets.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:52 , Oli Gent90 mins: 13 added minutes!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:50 , Oli Gent89 mins: Time is ticking away. De Zerbi is throwing the kitchen sink at this. Can Spurs find a winner?
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:46 , Oli Gent86 mins: Maddison is on for Tel, and Djed Spence replaces Udogie.
Sam Tabuteau reports
21:44 , Oli Gent84 mins: James Madddison is being readied. A huge roll of the dice from De Zerbi and the home supporters respond. Spurs need a lift after that Leeds equaliser.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:44 , Oli Gent83 mins: There’s another yellow card as Porro goes down under challenge from Justin, and the Spurs man is booked for his follow through.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:42 , Oli Gent82 mins: Bentancur is replaced by Bergvall.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:42 , Oli Gent80 mins: Stach whips in the Leeds free kick which Rodon challenges for, but Danso rises highest to clear. Gnonto brings it forward and slides in Nmencha in the box, but Van de Ven slides in in the nick of time!
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:40 , Oli Gent79 mins: Leeds are building some pressure now and are growing in confidence in these dying embers. That momentum is stunted, however, when Rodon is booked for a tug on Tel.
Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:37 , Oli Gent76 mins: How do Spurs react now? That’s a bitter pill to swallow. Can they salvage all three points?
Goal! Tottenham 1-1 Leeds
21:34 , Oli Gent74 mins: Calvert-Lewin steps up... and scores emphatically! It’s one each!
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:33 , Oli Gent72 mins: Penalty! The referee has gone to the monitor... and Jarred Gillett points to the spot!
Sam Tabuteau reports
21:31 , Oli Gent71 mins: He has not seen him coming and his eyes are on the ball, but the contact from Tel is awful. As clear a case as you will see of an attacker trying to defend his own box and struggling to know his own bearings.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:31 , Oli Gent70 mins: Ooh... VAR are checking for dangerous play as Tel goes for the overhead, and makes contact with Ampadu’s head...
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:27 , Oli Gent67 mins: Palhinha is the next Spurs man to go into the book as he clips Nmecha.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:26 , Oli Gent66 mins: A huge 25 minutes for Spurs now. Leeds are knocking it around more freely, but the hosts are stepping onto them, roared on by their home support.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:24 , Oli Gent63 mins: Two changes for the visitors, with Willy Gnonto and Lukas Nmecha coming on for Dan James and Brendan Aaronson.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:21 , Oli Gent61 mins: We’re past the hour mark and Spurs are in the driving seat. A second would really settle the nerves around these parts. As it stands, they’re four points clear of West Ham with two games to play.
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:19 , Oli Gent58 mins: Close! Kolo Muani breaks down the right as Bornauw misjudges the flight of the ball. He cuts it back for Richarlison, who completely miscues it! What a chance!
Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:16 , Oli Gent55 mins: Struijk is down feeling it after suffering a knock to his hip before half time. Bornauw is stripped and ready to replace the Dutchman.
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21:14 , Oli Gent54 mins: Spurs have the goal they have been threatening as they take the lead after 51 minutes. It’s Tel with the goal and you have to say he deserves it. After a slow start, he has grown into the game and that is a delightful bit of quality to beat Darlow.
Goal! Tottenham 1-0 Leeds
21:12 , Oli Gent52 mins: It’s there, and Spurs are ahead! Porro’s delivery is nodded away, only as far as Tel, who slots into the top corner with a beauty!
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
21:11 , Oli Gent51 mins: Positive from Kolo Muani as he looks to jink inside off the right, but he miscontrols it and is fortunate to win the corner. Porro is over this one.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
21:09 , Oli Gent48 mins: Where does De Zerbi turn next in search of a goal? Is James Maddison fit enough to make an impact off the bench?
Kick off!
21:06 , Oli Gent46 mins: Back underway.
Sam Tabuteau reports
20:58 , Oli GentTottenham have had all the territory this half, and the stats reflect that. Spurs have had 18 touches in the opposition box while Leeds have had five. That said, they come within a toe of potentially conceding a penalty after Calvert-Lewin is ruled offside after being hauled down by Udogie. This game remains firmly in the balance.
HT: Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:49 , Oli GentThere’s the interval.
A couple of scares for Spurs, but they are on the front foot here. All they need is that elusive first goal...
What will the second half have in store?
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:48 , Oli Gent45+2 mins: Offside is the call. Spurs fans breathe a huge sigh of relief.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:47 , Oli Gent45+1 min: Ooh, is that a penalty? Calvert-Lewin is played in by Aaronson and gets the wrong side of Udogie. He goes down, but the flag is up. Hang on, there’s a VAR check, and the Italian may have played the Leeds striker on...
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:46 , Oli Gent45 mins: Two added minutes.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:45 , Oli Gent44 mins: Free kick, Spurs. Tel is felled on the left flank and it gives Porro a nice angle to swing one in from with his right. He whips it in, but there’s too much on it.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:42 , Oli Gent42 mins: A booking for Danso as he upends Aaronson, who speeds after the loose ball. The Austrian stands his ground, and picks up a caution.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:40 , Oli Gent39 mins: Close! Porro delivers, Bentancur climbs and meets it, but nods wide of the target.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:39 , Oli Gent38 mins: Good work by Porro high and wide down the right, winning the corner off Bijol. Another opportunity for Spurs to try and notch that elusive opener.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:37 , Oli Gent36 mins: Close! Another huge chance for Spurs as Palhinha persists in the box with the bobbling ball. It falls for the Portuguese, who blazes over the top.
Sam Tabuteau reports
20:35 , Oli Gent34 mins: Well that is a first. Darlow has been penalised for holding onto the ball for too long. You rarely see that given, and it nearly leads to the opening goal as Porro's shot from the resulting corner is cleared off the line. Spurs have reacted well to that spell of Leeds pressure.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:34 , Oli Gent33 mins: Spurs are banging on the door as they earn a corner through Darlow’s dawdling. Porro has an effort which is well blocked, and Richarlison scuffs at another.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:33 , Oli Gent32 mins: Kolo Muani breaks down the right but doesn’t get his head up as he fires a blind ball into the box, but there’s no-one in a white shirt on the end of it. The second phase is worked out to Porro, who sends in a delivery which Richarlison gets a boot to, but it takes a nick off Ampadu and Darlow claims.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:27 , Oli Gent30 mins: Better from Tel as he weaves inside and out down the left and looks to get a shot off, but his effort is deflected behind.
Sam Tabuteau reports
20:26 , Oli Gent26 mins: The Spurs supporters have been quiet up to now, but I think they realise their team need some encouragement. It has been a nervy last five minutes or so, with Leeds working by far the clearest opening of the match. Having seen the replays, Kinsky has done superbly to keep out Rodon's header.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:25 , Oli Gent24 mins: Danso winds up a long throw and Darlow is able to punch clear. Harmlessly away from Richarlison’s attempt to help it back into the area.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:23 , Oli Gent22 mins: Good save! De Zerbi calls for calm before Kinsky saves well from Rodon from the Leeds free kick, with the header looking to nestle into the bottom corner.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:20 , Oli Gent20 mins: Hearts were in mouths for Spurs there as Tel tries to hook away a clearance tight to his own byline, but it’s almost like a cross to Calvert-Lewin in the box! Danso nods clear, and the danger is averted.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:17 , Oli Gent17 mins: A couple of corners give Spurs their first real chance to get a ball into the box. Tel’s deep delivery is towards Richarlison at the far post, but it’s deflected behind. The winger gets another go from the right this time, but it’s nodded away at the front stick by James.
Sam Tabuteau reports
20:15 , Oli Gent15 mins: De Zerbi is already getting a talking to from the ref, who is roundly jeered by the home support. De Zerbi has quickly endeared himself to the Spurs faithful, and well a win tonight would do his popularity no end of good.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:14 , Oli Gent13 mins: No real chances for either side in a slow start here. De Zerbi will likely want his side a bit more proactive in build-up.
Sam Tabuteau reports
20:10 , Oli Gent10 mins: Tottenham have started confidently without really threatening in the final third. They are popping the ball round well under pressure, but will need a bit more from Tel and Kolo Muani when they get in possession.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:09 , Oli Gent8 mins: Justin is down after a blow to the face from Kolo Muani, and blood streams out of his nose. Wing-back is not an area where Leeds have much depth, with Gudmundsson and Bogle already out, and James filling in today.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:06 , Oli Gent6 mins: Spurs pressing high when the visitors have the ball, with Richarlison really putting the pressure on Darlow. He shanks it long, and the hosts have possession.
Tottenham 0-0 Leeds
20:03 , Oli Gent3 mins: Dan James is at right wing-back for the visitors, who field a 3-5-2 formation. Calvert-Lewin and Aaronson are the two frontmen, with the midfield trio of Stach, Tanaka and Ampadu.
Kick off!
20:01 , Oli Gent1 min: We’re underway.
Sam Tabuteau reports
19:57 , Oli GentA round of "we are staying up" from the home fans. There is an air of confidence in here tonight that was definitely not there the last time Spurs played at home. Two away games, two wins and the momentum has switched. Spurs could take a massive step towards safety here.
Five minute warning
19:55 , Oli GentThe players are on their way out, and we’re about to get underway.
Ten minutes to kick off
19:50 , Oli GentWho will win this one?
Out to right wrongs
19:45 , Oli GentTottenham are looking to win three consecutive Premier League games for the first time since February 2025. 👀#TOTLEE pic.twitter.com/3BSJoPeirF
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) May 11, 2026
Defoe lauds De Zerbi
19:40 , Oli Gent“He knows in his head the patterns…for me, that's genius.” 🧠
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
Jermain Defoe says Roberto De Zerbi has Spurs in the right place psychologically as they head into a crucial run of games. pic.twitter.com/btrAUbABIx
Carragher on De Zerbi
19:33 , Oli Gent“De Zerbi has given Tottenham [Hotspur] belief.” 💬@Carra23 says Roberto De Zerbi has brought structure and confidence back to Spurs after a difficult run of results. pic.twitter.com/ISp56z6mlO
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 11, 2026
Sam Tabuteau reports
19:27 , Oli GentContinuity has been the theme of Roberto De Zerbi's teams, and it has bred consistency in terms of results. If it's not broke don't fix it.
Fan reaction
19:20 , Oli GentCOYS best 11 we could have put out, hoping for a Madders late cameo but so happy to see Gallagher in the 10 again!
— oliver_bl (@ol_thfc) May 11, 2026
Fan reaction
19:15 , Oli Gentunchanged for the first in forever??
— gus (@yiddogusdos) May 11, 2026
Why Mayor of London wants Tottenham to be relegated
19:10 , Oli GentLondoners should be cheering on West Ham over Tottenham as taxpayers face a £2.5m bill if the club is relegated, Sir Sadiq Khan has said.
Sitting 18th in the Premier League table with just two games left, the Hammers are staring at relegation. Just one place above the drop zone in 17th, Spurs also remain in serious danger of falling into the Championship.
The Mayor of London blamed his predecessor Boris Johnson for doing “the worst deal imaginable”, which will mean if West Ham remain in the bottom three at the end of the season City Hall will be hit with a huge bill.
Sam Tabuteau reports
19:03 , Oli Gent"Spurs can put precious daylight between themselves and the bottom three." @tabuteauS gives his pre-match thoughts ahead of this one.
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) May 11, 2026
LIVE: https://t.co/CeLPyLP8An #TOTLEE pic.twitter.com/JgsJCdJied
Leeds lineup
18:53 , Oli GentLeeds XI: Darlow; Justin, Bijol, Rodon, Struijk; Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach; James, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
Subs: Perri, Byram, Lienou, Bornauw, Longstaff, Gnonto, Chadwick, Piroe, Nmecha
Tottenham lineup
18:46 , Oli GentTottenham XI: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Subs: Austin, Dragusin, Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison, Gray, Souza, Spence, Sarr
Team news in five!
18:40 , Oli GentWho will start this evening?
Spurs predicted XI
18:35 , Oli GentPredicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma, Gallagher; Kolo Muani, Tel; Richarlison
De Zerbi makes Vicario admission amid uncertain future
18:30 , Oli GentRoberto De Zerbi has not considered whether Guglielmo Vicario will be at Tottenham next season, as he admitted the Italian goalkeeper has yet to return to training from injury.
De Zerbi, like his predecessors, has been beset by injuries since taking the reins at Spurs just over a month ago.
De Zerbi ponders tweak in must-win clash
18:23 , Oli GentIf the midfield is the heartbeat of a team, then Roberto De Zerbi has performed open heart surgery to get Tottenham moving in the right direction in the hunt for Premier League survival.
For so much of this season, Spurs’ dysfunctional midfield has looked short of courage, cohesion and creativity.
Match odds
18:15 , Oli GentTottenham to win: 4/6
Leeds to win: 16/5
Draw: 23/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Head to head
18:07 , Oli GentSpurs have won their last five games in a row against Leeds, including a Kudus-inspired 2-1 victory at a wet Elland Road under Thomas Frank back in October.
Leeds’ last win in this fixture was back in May 2021. They have not registered an away win over Spurs for 25 years.
Tottenham wins: 42
Leeds wins: 33
Draws: 29
Standard Sport prediction
18:00 , Oli GentSpurs fans will hope a real corner has been turned at last thanks to the impact of De Zerbi, whose methods appear to be having a real effect on the squad in the short-term.
They seem to be playing with more belief, confidence and momentum at long last, showing so much more fight.
It would not be at all surprising to see them chalk up another vital win here, though Leeds are in strong form themselves and know how to grind out results.
While they have won only two away games in the league all season, eight of their 17 fixtures on the road have finished level, while Tottenham have only won two at home in the top-flight this term.
Draw, 1-1.
Leeds team news
17:53 , Oli GentLeeds are still without Swedish left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson due to a hamstring injury, while Bulgarian midfielder Ilia Gruev will miss the rest of the season with a meniscus knee injury sustained in training.
Tottenham team news
17:45 , Oli GentAntonin Kinsky will remain in goal for Tottenham, with Guglielmo Vicario not yet ready to return from hernia surgery.
De Zerbi hopes that Dominic Solanke will be back in contention following a hamstring injury against Chelsea next week, with the Spurs boss reporting no fresh injury worries.
A lengthy injury list includes Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies, while Richarlison did not train on Wednesday after a knock suffered against Villa.
How to watch
17:37 , Oli GentTV channel: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on Monday Night Football via Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the match live online via the Sky Go app.
Hello and welcome!
17:28 , Oli Gent... to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of this Premier League relegation six-pointer between Tottenham and Leeds.
It is a must-win game for Spurs this evening, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side desperate to take advantage of West Ham’s defeat yesterday.
Leeds, meanwhile, are safe after the Hammers’ loss.
Stay tuned for all the updates, with kick off at 8pm.
