Tottenham Hotspur Ends Premier League Season with Heavy Defeat Against Brighton Despite Europa League Triumph

Tottenham Hotspur concluded their 2024–25 Premier League season with a disappointing 4–1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, May 25.

Despite securing the UEFA Europa League title just days earlier, Spurs' domestic campaign ended on a sour note, leaving them in 17th place—just above the relegation zone—with a record-low 38 points.

Tottenham initially took the lead through a Dominic Solanke penalty after Mathys Tel was fouled in the box. However, Brighton mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Jack Hinshelwood scored twice, including a back-heel finish, Matt O’Riley converted a penalty, and Diego Gomez capped the scoring with a stunning goal in injury time.

Spurs' lineup featured several changes from their Europa League final victory, with captain Heung-Min Son sidelined due to injury and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario stepping in as captain. Manager Ange Postecoglou made three alterations to the starting XI, including the introduction of Kevin Danso in defense and Mathys Tel in attack.

While Tottenham's domestic form was underwhelming, their European success was historic. The Europa League triumph marked their first major trophy since 2008 and secured qualification for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. This achievement was particularly significant for manager Ange Postecoglou, who became the first Australian to win a European club competition.