History of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in Timeline

Tottenham Hotspur F.C., nicknamed Spurs, is a professional football club located in Tottenham, North London, England. They compete in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. Since 2019, their home matches have been played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, built on the site of their former stadium, White Hart Lane.

1900: Adoption of Spurs Symbol

In 1900, Tottenham Hotspur began using spurs as a symbol, which later evolved into a fighting cock.

1900: Won Southern League title

In the 1899–1900 season, Tottenham won its first trophy, the Southern League title.

1901: Won the FA Cup

In 1901, Spurs won the FA Cup by beating Sheffield United 3–1 in a replay of the final, after the first game ended in a 2–2 draw. They became the only non-League club to achieve the feat since the formation of The Football League in 1888.

1905: Share sales

By 1905, a total of 4,892 shares in Tottenham Hotspur F.C. had been sold to raise funds for the club.

1905: Tottenham bought the freehold to the land

In 1905, Tottenham raised enough money to buy the freehold to the land, as well as land at the northern (Paxton Road) end.

1908: Elected into the Football League Second Division

In 1908, Tottenham was elected into the Football League Second Division and won promotion to the First Division in their first season, finishing as runners-up.

1909: Cockerel Placed on West Stand

At the end of the 1909-10 season, a bronze cast of a cockerel standing on a football was placed on top of the West Stand at Tottenham Hotspur.

1909: West Stand and East Stand Construction

In 1909, Tottenham Hotspur added the West Stand to their stadium. The East Stand was also covered during this year.

1912: Peter McWilliam Became Manager

In 1912, Peter McWilliam became the manager of Tottenham.

1913: Arsenal moves to Highbury

In 1913, Arsenal moved from the Manor Ground, Plumstead to Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, marking a point in the Tottenham and Arsenal rivalry.

1914: Finished Bottom of the League

At the end of the 1914–15 season, Tottenham finished bottom of the league when football was suspended due to the First World War.

1919: Arsenal unexpectedly promoted

In 1919, Arsenal were unexpectedly promoted to the First Division, taking a place that Tottenham Hotspur believed should have been theirs, intensifying the rivalry.

1919: Returned to the First Division

In 1919–20 season, Spurs returned to the First Division as Second Division champions after resumption of league football after the war.

April 1921: FA Cup Win

On April 23, 1921, Tottenham, guided by manager McWilliam, won their second FA Cup, defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 in the final.

1921: FA Cup Win and Paxton Road Terrace

In 1921, Tottenham Hotspur won the FA Cup, and the profits from the victory were used to construct a covered terrace at the Paxton Road end of the stadium.

1921: Cockerel Badge Added to Shirt

In 1921, the year Tottenham Hotspur won the FA Cup, the cockerel badge was added to the shirt for the final.

1922: Finished Second in the League

In 1922, Tottenham finished second to Liverpool in the league.

1927: Relegation after McWilliam left

In the 1927–28 season, Tottenham was relegated after McWilliam left.

1933: Returned to the Top Flight

In the 1933–34 season, Tottenham had a brief return to the top flight.

1934: Completion of East Stand

In 1934, Tottenham Hotspur completed the East Stand (Worcester Avenue), increasing the stadium's capacity to approximately 80,000 spectators.

1934: Brief return to the Top Flight

In the 1934–35 season, Tottenham had a brief return to the top flight.

1935: Court Ruling on Share Transfers

In 1935, a court ruling (Berry and Stewart v Tottenham Hotspur FC Ltd) established a precedent in company law, allowing the directors of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. to refuse the transfer of shares from one shareholder to another.

March 1938: Record home attendance at White Hart Lane

On 5 March 1938, White Hart Lane recorded its record home attendance of 75,038 for a cup tie against Sunderland.

1939: Numbers Appear on Shirt Backs

In 1939, numbers first appeared on the backs of Tottenham Hotspur shirts.

1943: Chairman succession

In 1943, after the death of Charles Robert, who had been chairman since 1898, members of the Wale, Richardson, and Bearman families began to take on the role of chairmen of Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

1949: Arthur Rowe Became Manager

In 1949, Arthur Rowe became the manager of Tottenham and developed the successful "push and run" style of play.

1950: Highest Average Attendance

In 1950 Tottenham Hotspur had the highest average attendance in England.

1950: Returned to the First Division

In the 1949–50 season, Tottenham returned to the First Division after finishing top of the Second Division.

1952: Purchase of Cheshunt Training Ground

In 1952, Tottenham Hotspur bought an 11-acre ground used by Cheshunt F.C. in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, for £35,000, to use as a training ground.

April 1955: Rowe Resigned as Manager

In April 1955, Arthur Rowe resigned as manager due to a stress-induced illness. Before he left, he signed Danny Blanchflower.

1956: Adoption of Faux Heraldic Shield

In 1956, Tottenham Hotspur adopted a faux heraldic shield featuring local landmarks and associations.

October 1958: Bill Nicholson became manager

In October 1958, Bill Nicholson became the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.

1959: Signed Dave Mackay and John White

In 1959, Bill Nicholson signed Dave Mackay and John White, two influential players of the Double-winning team.

1959: V-Neck Shirts Introduced

In 1959, Tottenham Hotspur introduced V-neck shirts, replacing the collared shirts of the past.

1959: Umbro Kits Sold

Since 1959, Umbro kits in generic colors were sold to football fans.

February 1960: Record cup victory

On 3 February 1960, Tottenham Hotspur secured their record cup victory with a 13–2 win over Crewe Alexandra in the FA Cup.

1960: Double completed

In 1960–61, Spurs completed the Double, which led to their entry into the European Cup for the first time and the subsequent origin of the song "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" in 1961.

1960: Won the League and FA Cup Double

In the 1960-61 season, Tottenham became the first club in the 20th century to achieve the League and FA Cup Double, winning both competitions.

1960: Best ever start by any club

The 1960-61 season started with a run of 11 wins, followed by a draw and another four wins, at that time the best ever start by any club in the top flight of English football.

1960: Homage to 1960-61 Season with Shielded Crest

The 2017-18 kit released on June 30, 2017 featured the Spurs' crest encased in a shield, paying homage to Spurs' 1960-61 season, where they became the first post-war-club to win both the Football League First Division and the FA Cup.

April 1961: Won the Title

On 17 April 1961, Tottenham won the league title when they beat Sheffield Wednesday at home 2–1.

1961: Won the Double

In 1961, Bill Nicholson guided Tottenham to the Double.

1961: White Shorts for European Campaign

In 1961, Bill Nicholson sent Tottenham Hotspur players out to play in white instead of navy shorts for their European campaign, starting a tradition in European competitions.

1961: "Glory Glory Hallelujah" sung by fans

In the 1961–62 season, the hymn "Glory, Glory Hallelujah" began to be sung by 60,000 fans at White Hart Lane during Tottenham Hotspur's European Cup matches.

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1961: "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" originates

The song "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur" originated in 1961 after Tottenham Hotspur completed the Double in 1960–61 and entered the European Cup for the first time.

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1962: Highest Average Attendance

In 1962 Tottenham Hotspur had the highest average attendance in England.

1962: Won Consecutive FA Cup

In 1962, Spurs won their consecutive FA Cup after beating Burnley in the 1962 FA Cup final.

1962: Successfully Defended the FA Cup

In 1962, Tottenham successfully defended the FA Cup.

1962: Runners up in the League

In the 1962–63 Season, Tottenham were runners up in the league.

1962: Highest league finish since the 1962-63 season

In the 2016–17 season, Tottenham finished second in the league, their highest league finish since the 1962–63 season.

May 1963: Won European Cup Winners' Cup

On 15 May 1963, Tottenham became the first British team to win a European trophy by winning the 1962–63 European Cup Winners' Cup when they beat Atlético Madrid 5–1 in the final.

1963: Won the Cup Winners' Cup

In 1963, Bill Nicholson managed Tottenham to win the Cup Winners' Cup.

1963: Crew Neck Shirts Appear

In 1963, Tottenham Hotspur introduced crew neck shirts.

1967: FA Cup win against Chelsea

In 1967, Tottenham Hotspur beat Chelsea in the FA Cup final, marking the first ever all-London final and beginning the rivalry with Chelsea.

1967: Won the FA Cup

In 1967, Tottenham won the FA Cup.

1969: Steve Perryman started playing for Spurs

In 1969, Steve Perryman began his career with Tottenham Hotspur, playing a total of 854 games for the club until 1986.

1971: Won the FA Cup

In 1971, Tottenham won the FA Cup.

1972: Won the UEFA Cup

In 1972, Tottenham won the UEFA Cup, becoming the first British club to win two different major European trophies.

1973: Won the League Cup

In 1973, Tottenham won the League Cup.

1974: Rioting by Spurs fans in Rotterdam

In 1974, there was rioting by Tottenham Hotspur fans in Rotterdam at the UEFA Cup final against Feyenoord.

1974: Nicholson resigned

In the 1974–75 season, Nicholson resigned after a poor start.

1976: Relegated to the Second Division

At the end of the 1976–77 season, Tottenham was relegated to the Second Division.

1976: Shirt Sponsorship Adopted by Kettering Town

In 1976, Kettering Town F.C. adopted shirt sponsorship, despite it being initially banned by the FA.

October 1977: Record league win

On 22 October 1977, Tottenham Hotspur achieved their record league win, defeating Bristol Rovers 9–0 in the Second Division.

1977: Kit Deal with Admiral

In 1977, Tottenham Hotspur signed a deal with Admiral to supply the team's kits, marking the start of the replica shirt market.

1979: Sponsored Shirts Allowed on Non-Televised Games

In 1979, sponsored shirts were allowed on non-televised games, leading to the practice spreading to major clubs.

1980: Le Coq Sportif as Kit Supplier

In the summer of 1980, Le Coq Sportif replaced Admiral as Tottenham Hotspur's kit supplier.

1981: Won the FA Cup

In 1981, Tottenham won the FA Cup.

November 1982: Irving Scholar buys 25% of Tottenham

In November 1982, Irving Scholar, a fan of Tottenham Hotspur, acquired 25% of the club for £600,000, gaining control along with Paul Bobroff.

1982: Replacement of the West Stand

In 1982, Tottenham Hotspur replaced the West Stand with an expensive new structure as part of a major stadium redevelopment phase.

1982: Won the FA Cup

In 1982, Tottenham won the FA Cup.

December 1983: Holsten as First Shirt Sponsor

In December 1983, Holsten became the first commercial sponsor logo to appear on a Tottenham Hotspur shirt after the club was floated on the London Stock Exchange.

1983: Badge Alteration with Heraldic Lions

In 1983, Tottenham Hotspur altered its badge by adding two red heraldic lions to flank the shield to overcome unauthorised merchandising.

1983: Tottenham Hotspur plc floated on London Stock Exchange

In 1983, Tottenham Hotspur became the first European sports club to be listed on the London Stock Exchange as Tottenham Hotspur plc, allowing fans and institutions to buy and trade shares.

1983: Rioting during UEFA Cup matches

In 1983, there was rioting by Tottenham Hotspur fans during UEFA Cup matches against Feyenoord in Rotterdam and Anderlecht in Brussels.

1984: Won the UEFA Cup

In 1984, Tottenham won the UEFA Cup.

1984: Chairman succession end

In 1984, the period during which members of the Wale, Richardson, and Bearman families served as chairmen of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. came to an end. This period had begun in 1943.

1984: Jewish chairmen of the club

Since 1984, all three chairmen of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. have been Jewish businessmen with a prior history of supporting the club.

1985: Business Partnership with Hummel

In 1985, Tottenham Hotspur entered into a business partnership with Hummel, who then supplied the team's strips.

1985: Women's team founded

In 1985, Tottenham Hotspur's women's team was founded as Broxbourne Ladies.

1986: Steve Perryman left Spurs

Steve Perryman ended his career with Tottenham Hotspur in 1986, after playing 854 games since 1969.

1987: Terry Venables Became Manager

In 1987, Terry Venables became the manager of Tottenham.

1988: Renovation of the East Stand

In 1988, the East Stand at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium underwent renovation.

1990: Won the FA Cup

In the 1990–91 season, Tottenham won the FA Cup, making them the first club to win eight FA Cups.

June 1991: Terry Venables and Alan Sugar buy the club

In June 1991, Terry Venables teamed up with Alan Sugar to buy Tottenham Hotspur, initially as equal partners, each investing £3.25 million.

December 1991: Alan Sugar increases his stake

By December 1991, Alan Sugar increased his stake in Tottenham Hotspur to £8 million, becoming the dominant partner with effective control of the club.

1991: Start using the Tottenham Hotspur name

During the 1991-92 season, Broxbourne Ladies started using the Tottenham Hotspur name and played in the London and South East Women's Regional Football League.

1991: ENIC acquires shares

In 1991, ENIC International Ltd first acquired 29.9% share of Tottenham Hotspur, of which 27% was bought from Sugar for £22 million.

1991: Return to Umbro and Introduction of Long-Cut Shorts

In 1991, Tottenham Hotspur returned to Umbro as kit supplier and became the first club to wear long-cut shorts.

1992: Conversion to Seating

In 1992, Tottenham Hotspur converted the lower terraces of the south and east stands to seating, following the Taylor Report's recommendation to eliminate standing areas in Premier League clubs.

1992: Average attendance for the Premier League seasons

Tottenham was 11th in average attendances for all Premier League seasons between 1992–93 and 2010–11.

May 1993: Terry Venables sacked

In May 1993, Terry Venables was sacked from the board of Tottenham Hotspur after a dispute.

March 1995: Completion of South Stand Redevelopment

In March 1995, Tottenham Hotspur completed the redevelopment of the South Stand, which included the installation of the first giant Sony Jumbotron TV screen for live game coverage and away match screenings.

July 1995: Record defeat

On 22 July 1995, Tottenham Hotspur suffered their record defeat, losing 8–0 to 1. FC Köln in the Intertoto Cup.

1995: Pony as Kit Supplier

In 1995, Pony became Tottenham Hotspur's kit supplier, following Umbro.

September 1996: Opening of Spurs Lodge Training Ground

In September 1996, Tottenham Hotspur's Spurs Lodge training ground in Chigwell, Essex, was opened by Tony Blair.

1996: Appearance of Altered Badge on Kits

In 1996, the altered Tottenham Hotspur badge, featuring the heraldic lions and motto scroll, appeared on the team's playing kits for three seasons.

1997: Paxton Road Stand Expansion

In the 1997 season, Tottenham Hotspur added a new upper tier to the Paxton Road stand and installed a second Jumbotron screen.

1999: Adidas as Kit Supplier

In 1999, Adidas became Tottenham Hotspur's kit supplier.

1999: Won the League Cup

In 1999, Tottenham won the League Cup under George Graham.

2000: Sugar considers selling the club

By 2000, Alan Sugar began considering the sale of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

February 2001: Sugar sold shares to ENIC Sports plc

In February 2001, Alan Sugar sold his shareholding in Tottenham to ENIC Sports plc, run by Joe Lewis and Daniel Levy, and stepped down as chairman.

February 2001: Alan Sugar sells stake to ENIC International Ltd.

In February 2001, Alan Sugar sold the major part of his shareholding in Tottenham Hotspur to ENIC International Ltd.

2001: Shares listed on AIM index

Between 2001 and 2011 shares in Tottenham Hotspur F.C. were listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM index).

2001: ENIC Group purchased the club

In 2001, Tottenham was purchased by ENIC Group.

2002: Kappa as Kit Supplier

In 2002, Kappa became Tottenham Hotspur's kit supplier.

2006: Club Badge Rebrand

In 2006, Tottenham Hotspur rebranded the club's image by replacing the badge and coat of arms with a professionally designed logo/emblem, featuring a sleeker cockerel standing on a football.

2006: Sponsorship Deal with Mansion.com

In 2006, Tottenham Hotspur secured a £34 million sponsorship deal with internet casino group Mansion.com.

2006: Puma as Kit Supplier

In 2006, Tottenham Hotspur signed a five-year deal with Puma to supply their kits.

2006: End of Faux Heraldic Shield

In 2006, Tottenham Hotspur stopped using the faux heraldic shield that had been in use since 1956.

2006: Seating Configuration Amendments

In 2006, minor amendments were made to the seating configuration at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium, bringing the capacity to 36,310.

2006: Tottenham topped Premier League charitable donations

In the financial year 2006–07, Tottenham topped a league of Premier League charitable donations when viewed both in overall terms and as a percentage of turnover, giving £4,545,889.

2006: Community program started

Since 2006, Tottenham Hotspur through its Community Programme has been working with Haringey Council and the Metropolitan Housing Trust and the local community on developing sports facilities and social programmes.

February 2007: Tottenham Hotspur Foundation launched

In February 2007, The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation received high-level political support from the prime minister when it was launched at 10 Downing Street.

March 2007: Partnership with SOS Children's Villages UK

In March 2007, Tottenham Hotspur announced a partnership with the charity SOS Children's Villages UK, whereby player fines would go towards the charity's children's village in Rustenburg, South Africa.

2007: ENIC purchases Alan Sugar's remaining holding

In 2007, ENIC increased its shareholding in Tottenham Hotspur F.C. through the purchase of the remaining 12% holding of Alan Sugar for £25 million.

2007: Purchase of Bulls Cross Site

In 2007, Tottenham Hotspur bought a site at Bulls Cross in Enfield to construct a new training ground.

2007: Won promotion

In 2007–08 season, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies won promotion after topping the league.

October 2008: New Stadium Plan Announced

In October 2008, Tottenham Hotspur announced a plan to build a new stadium immediately to the north of the existing White Hart Lane stadium, with the southern half of the new stadium's pitch overlapping the northern part of the Lane. This proposal would become the Northumberland Development Project.

2008: Competed in Superleague Formula

In 2008, Tottenham Hotspur competed in Superleague Formula for three seasons. Duncan Tappy was the main driver in the first season.

2008: Won the League Cup

In 2008, Tottenham won the League Cup under Juande Ramos.

2008: Average attendance for the Premier League season

Tottenham was 9th in average attendances for the 2008–09 Premier League season.

August 2009: New shares issued to fund stadium development

On August 21, 2009, Tottenham Hotspur reported that they had issued a further 30 million shares to fund the initial development costs of the new stadium project, with 27.8 million of these new shares purchased by ENIC.

October 2009: Planning Application Submitted

In October 2009, Tottenham Hotspur submitted a planning application for the new stadium but withdrew it due to critical reactions.

November 2009: Biggest top-flight victory

On 22 November 2009, Tottenham Hotspur achieved their biggest top-flight victory against Wigan Athletic, winning 9–1 with Jermain Defoe scoring five goals.

2009: Joined 10:10 project

In 2009, Tottenham Hotspur F.C. joined the 10:10 project, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

July 2010: Shirt Sponsorship with Autonomy

In July 2010, Tottenham Hotspur announced a two-year shirt sponsorship contract with software infrastructure company Autonomy.

September 2010: Revised Plan Approved

In September 2010, Tottenham Hotspur's revised plan for the stadium and associated developments was resubmitted and approved by Haringey Council.

2010: Won Superleague Formula trophy

In 2010, Tottenham Hotspur won the Superleague Formula trophy with driver Craig Dolby.

2010: ENIC's shareholding in Tottenham Hotspur

The Annual Report for 2010 indicated that ENIC had acquired 76% of all Ordinary Shares and also held 97% of all convertible redeemable preference shares, equivalent to a holding of 85% of share capital in Tottenham Hotspur.

2010: Average attendance for the Premier League seasons

Tottenham was 11th in average attendances for all Premier League seasons between 1992–93 and 2010–11.

March 2011: Under Armour Kit Deal Announced

In March 2011, Under Armour announced a five-year deal to supply Tottenham Hotspur with shirts and other apparel from the start of 2012–13.

September 2011: Northumberland Development Project Agreement Signed

On September 20, 2011, Tottenham Hotspur signed an agreement for the Northumberland Development Project.

2011: Shares listed on AIM index

Between 2001 and 2011 shares in Tottenham Hotspur F.C. were listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM index).

January 2012: Tottenham Hotspur delists from stock market

In January 2012, Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that the club had delisted its shares from the stock market, taking it into private ownership, following an announcement at the 2011 AGM.

August 2012: Under Armour Kits Revealed

In August 2012, Under Armour's home, away, and third kits for Tottenham Hotspur were revealed, incorporating technology to monitor players' biometric data.

2012: Consideration of Olympic Stadium

In 2012, Tottenham Hotspur considered using the London Olympic Stadium in Stratford as a potential ground solution.

2012: Opening of New Training Ground

In 2012, Tottenham Hotspur opened its new £45 million training ground at Bulls Cross in Enfield.

November 2013: Badge Dispute with Fleet Spurs

In November 2013, Tottenham Hotspur forced Fleet Spurs, a non-league club, to change their badge because it was "too similar" to the Tottenham crest.

2014: Mauricio Pochettino Appointed Head Coach

In 2014, Mauricio Pochettino was appointed head coach of Tottenham.

2014: End of Use for Chigwell Training Ground

In 2014, Tottenham Hotspur ceased using the training ground and press center in Chigwell.

2014: AIA as Main Shirt Sponsor

Since 2014, AIA has been the main shirt sponsor of Tottenham Hotspur.

December 2015: New Stadium Design Approved

On December 17, 2015, Haringey Council approved a planning application for another new stadium design for Tottenham Hotspur, after delays over compulsory purchase orders and legal challenges.

April 2016: Hall of Fame additions

On 20 April 2016, Steve Perryman and Jimmy Greaves were inducted into Tottenham Hotspur's Hall of Fame.

November 2016: High attendance at Wembley Stadium

On 2 November 2016, a high attendance of 85,512 spectators was recorded at Wembley Stadium for the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen.

2016: Construction of New Stadium Started

In 2016, construction began on Tottenham Hotspur's new stadium.

2016: Stadium Construction Begins

In 2016, the northeast corner of Tottenham Hotspur's stadium was removed to facilitate the construction of the new stadium, reducing capacity and causing European home games to be played at Wembley Stadium. Domestic fixtures continued at White Hart Lane.

2016: Won FA Women's Premier League Southern Division

In the 2016-17 season, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies won the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division and a subsequent playoff, gaining promotion to the FA Women's Super League 2.

2016: Finished Second in the League

In the 2016–17 season, Tottenham finished second in the league, their highest league finish since the 1962–63 season.

June 2017: Nike as New Kit Supplier

In June 2017, Nike was announced as Tottenham Hotspur's new kit supplier.

July 2017: Demolition of White Hart Lane Completed

By the end of July 2017, Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane stadium was completely demolished, following the start of demolition immediately after the last game of the season.

2017: Addition of Shield Around Cockerel Logo

In 2017, Tottenham Hotspur added a shield around the cockerel logo on the shirts, similar to the 1950s badge, but with the modern design cockerel.

2017: Tottenham Home Games Played at Wembley

In 2017, all of Tottenham Hotspur's home games for the 2017-18 season were played at Wembley Stadium due to the construction of the new stadium.

2017: Second-highest attendance in the Premier League

In the 2017–18 season, while using Wembley as its home ground, Tottenham Hotspur had the second-highest attendance in the Premier League.

February 2018: Highest attendance recorded for any Premier League game

On 10 February 2018, 83,222 attended the North London derby against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium, the highest attendance recorded for any Premier League game.

February 2018: Record attendance in the Premier League

On 10 February 2018, Tottenham Hotspur set a Premier League attendance record with 83,222 people attending the North London derby.

October 2018: Nike Kit Deal Extension

In October 2018, Nike agreed to a 15-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur to supply their kits until 2033.

2018: Addition of Players Lodge

In 2018, Tottenham Hotspur added a 45-bedroom players lodge at Myddleton Farm next to the training site. The Brazilian team were the first to use the facilities in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2018: Tottenham Home Games Played at Wembley

In 2018, all but five of Tottenham Hotspur's home games for the 2018-19 season were played at Wembley Stadium due to the ongoing construction of the new stadium.

2018: Tottenham Runners-up in the UEFA Champions League

In the 2018–19 season, Tottenham were runners-up in the UEFA Champions League.

April 2019: Official Move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

On April 3, 2019, Tottenham Hotspur officially moved into the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, which Spurs won 2–0.

May 2019: Promotion to FA Women's Super League

On 1 May 2019, Tottenham Hotspur Ladies won promotion to the FA Women's Super League.

November 2019: José Mourinho Replaced Pochettino

In November 2019, José Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino as head coach.

2019: Opened Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

In 2019, Tottenham Hotspur began playing their home matches in the newly built Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which replaced their previous home, White Hart Lane. White Hart Lane was demolished to make way for the new stadium on the same site.

2019: Increased Sponsorship Deal with AIA

In 2019, Tottenham Hotspur's sponsorship deal with AIA was increased to a reported £40 to £45 million per year.

2019: Advanced to UEFA Champions League Final

In 2019, Tottenham advanced to the UEFA Champions League final, the club's first, where they lost to Liverpool 2–0.

2020: LAET named Sixth Form College of the Year

In 2020, The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) was named the Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year by Parent Power, The Sunday Times School Guide.

January 2021: Signing of Cho So-hyun

On 29 January 2021, Tottenham Hotspur Women announced the signing of Cho So-hyun.

April 2021: Mourinho Departed

In April 2021, José Mourinho departed as head coach.

September 2021: Partnered with Sky Sports

In September 2021, Tottenham Hotspur partnered with Sky Sports to host the world's first net-zero carbon top-level football game.

May 2022: Highest attendance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

On 12 May 2022, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium recorded its highest attendance of 62,027 for a Premier League match against Arsenal.

October 2022: Lewis ceases control

In October 2022, Joe Lewis ceased to be a person with significant control of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. following a reorganisation of the Lewis Family Trusts, though the club continues to be owned by ENIC.

2022: LAET achieves 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

In 2022, The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) achieved an "Outstanding" Ofsted rating across all areas.

2022: Won at the Football Business Awards

In 2022, Tottenham's net-zero carbon game initiative won in the Sustainability category at the Football Business Awards.

February 2023: Harry Kane became the club's all-time record goalscorer

In February 2023, Harry Kane displaced Jimmy Greaves as the club's all-time record goalscorer before leaving Spurs at the end of the season for Bayern Munich.

March 2023: Antonio Conte Departed

In March 2023, Antonio Conte departed the club by mutual agreement.

July 2023: Ange Postecoglou took over as head coach

On 1 July 2023, Ange Postecoglou took over as head coach.

2023: UEFA club ranking

In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur slipped from 21st to 34th in the UEFA rankings with a coefficient of 80.00.

2023: Ranked No. 1 in Premier League's Sustainability Rankings

In 2023, Tottenham Hotspur was ranked No. 1 in the Premier League's Sustainability Rankings for the fourth consecutive year.

2023: Provisional Agreement with South Africa Tourism

In 2023, Tottenham provisionally agreed a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with South Africa Tourism (SAT) starting in 2023/24 and ending in the 2026/27 season.

2023: Value of Bronze Cockerel in 2023

In 2023, the £35 cost of the bronze cast of a cockerel standing on a football in 1909 is equivalent to £3,450.

2024: Club Value and Revenue

In 2024, Tottenham was estimated to be worth £2.6 billion ($3.2 billion) and ranked as the ninth-highest-earning football club in the world. The club's annual revenue for the 2024–25 season was €672.6M (£585.56M), as ranked by Deloitte.

2024: UEFA ranking

In the 2023–24 season, Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA club coefficient was 54.00, ranking 34th due to absence from UEFA football.

2024: Qualified for the UEFA Europa League

In the 2024–25 season, Tottenham qualified for the UEFA Europa League after a fifth-place finish in the Premier League.

September 2025: Tottenham Hotspur reaffirms ownership status

In September 2025, Tottenham Hotspur reaffirmed that the club is not for sale, rejecting two preliminary takeover approaches.

September 2025: Daniel Levy Stepped Down

On 4 September 2025, the club announced that Daniel Levy had stepped down as executive chairman and was succeeded by Peter Charrington.

October 2025: ENIC injects funds into club

On 9 October 2025, ENIC injected a further £100 million into Tottenham Hotspur to provide additional resources and further strengthen the financial position, with a source describing it as "initial additional funding".

October 2025: End of offer period

The offer period ends on 5 October 2025, allowing either bidder to submit a formal offer or withdraw.

2025: Boosted UEFA ranking

In 2025, Tottenham Hotspur's victory in the UEFA Europa League boosted its UEFA ranking for 2024–25 to 27th with a coefficient of 70.25.

2025: Won the Europa League final

In 2025, Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United 1–0 in the Europa League final.

February 2026: Thomas Frank Sacked

On 11 February 2026, Thomas Frank was sacked after eight months in charge and replaced by former Juventus boss Igor Tudor until the end of the season.

2026: End of Agreement with South Africa Tourism

In 2023, Tottenham provisionally agreed a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with South Africa Tourism (SAT) starting in 2023/24 and ending in the 2026/27 season.

2027: End of AIA Sponsorship

Since 2014, AIA has been the main shirt sponsor, initially in a deal worth over £16 million annually, increased to a reported £40 to £45 million per year in 2019 in an eight-year deal that lasts until 2027.