Tottenham Hotspur defeated by Sunderland and remains in relegation zone

On April 12, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 away defeat against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. This match marked the managerial debut of Roberto De Zerbi for the London side. The only goal of the game was scored by Nordi Mukiele, whose shot deflected off Micky van de Ven in the 60th minute. A penalty appeal by Randal Kolo Muani for Tottenham was overturned by the referee in the first half. During the second half, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero sustained an injury and was substituted in the 68th minute, leaving the pitch in visible distress. Following this result, Tottenham remains within the Premier League's relegation zone, having failed to secure a win in any of their last 32 matches when conceding the opening goal. Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson successfully neutralized several attempts by Tottenham players including Richarlison.