Tottenham slipped to another late Premier League defeat, losing 2-1 to relegation-threatened West Ham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Callum Wilson struck in the 93rd minute. The result kept Spurs
winless in 2026, increased pressure on head coach Thomas Frank and drew loud boos at full-time from home supporters.
The loss followed another dramatic setback when Tottenham conceded in the 90th minute during a 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth in their previous league match. Spurs have now suffered decisive late goals in back-to-back Premier League fixtures, raising more questions over concentration, game management and the team’s ability to close out tight contests.
Spurs have won only one of their last seven Premier League matches, a run that has seriously slowed their momentum in the top-flight. Home form has also dipped badly, with just two victories from 11 league games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season, despite strong backing from supporters throughout these difficult weeks.
West Ham’s victory added an unwelcome piece of history for Tottenham at their modern home. Spurs have now lost 50 matches in all competitions at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Their very first defeat at the ground also came against West Ham, underlining how often this fixture brings difficult nights for the north London club.
Thomas Frank still expressed belief in the direction of the team when speaking afterwards, even as pressure mounted. The Tottenham head coach accepted responsibility for results but maintained that the performance, especially after half-time, showed signs of progress. Frank argued that the group stayed committed and created opportunities, but again lacked composure in decisive moments.
"It's emotional and extremely tough to assess, he said.We played a very good second half. We were the closest to winning it, but we didn't have the cutting edge to score. I've probably had better times. I understand, I'm the man in charge. As long as they back the players to drive them forward, we will keep going forward. "
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Frank stressed that Tottenham’s reaction will depend on results changing, not a collapse in effort. The coach insisted that intensity remains high in training and matches, and that recent narrow defeats could easily have gone the other way. Frank also spoke of a difficult period where late setbacks are adding to the psychological strain.
"When we start winning again, it will change. If the players stopped working hard, then you can say okay, but the team are working very hard. We were close to something very good. We could've easily won this one 2-1. I can feel the trust from everyone.I see a team that is running in tough times. [It is] the perfect storm at the moment. A last-minute defeat and you get a sucker punch. It is unbelievably tough to take. "
Tottenham statistics highlight Spurs home struggles
Tottenham’s long-term home record shows a clear contrast between the new stadium and the former White Hart Lane ground. Spurs have played 176 matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium so far. By comparison, it took 295 games between 2006 and 2017 for Tottenham to register 50 defeats at White Hart Lane across all competitions.
The pattern of the latest loss followed a familiar script for many Spurs supporters. Crysencio Summerville put West Ham ahead with a deflected first-half strike, punishing loose defending. Cristian Romero responded after the break, meeting a cross with a powerful header to level the match, before Wilson’s stoppage-time winner decided the contest late on.
Romero, who briefly lifted the crowd with that equaliser, admitted frustration while urging Tottenham’s squad to respond together. The defender emphasised that the dressing room needs unity and hard work at the training ground, especially with a major European test arriving soon. Romero also acknowledged that performances have swung between good spells and poor ones during recent weeks.
"In this moment, we need to stay together, work hard, come back tomorrow to the training ground, he added. Thank you to the fans for always staying with us. Tomorrow, we will train in silence, work hard again. Midweek, we have another big match [against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League]. At this moment, this is a disaster for us. We sometimes played good, sometimes bad. It'sa difficult moment for us. We are not the best on the pitch. "
For Tottenham, the defeat to West Ham extends a worrying sequence in both results and home statistics, yet both Thomas Frank and Cristian Romero pointed to effort levels and togetherness as reasons for hope. With a crucial Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund approaching, Spurs enter a key spell seeking stability, improvement and late-game control.
