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Chelsea 0 Tottenham 2: Cole Palmer’s red card and Joao Pedro’s absence see Spurs claim shock win at Stamford Bridge

CHELSEA goalkeeper Mike Penders handed Tottenham an historic win on his first Premier League start. And Cole Palmer earned the first red card of his career before Mathys Tel ensured Spurs would emerge triumphant from a small-scale re-enactment of the…

By Dan King · The Sun

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:24 PM

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Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory against Chelsea following a late own goal and a Cole Palmer red card.
Goalkeeper Mike Penders punched a Mateus Fernandes corner into his own net to give Spurs the lead.
Cole Palmer received the first red card of his career after two bookings, including a foul on Conor Gallagher.

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Tottenham Hotspur earned a shock 2-0 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on October 24, 2026. The breakthrough came with 12 minutes remaining when Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders accidentally punched Mateus Fernandes' corner into his own net on his first league start. Soon after, Cole Palmer received the first red card of his career following a second yellow card for a foul on Conor Gallagher.

Mathys Tel sealed the victory for Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side shortly after Palmer's dismissal, beating Penders at the right-hand post. Chelsea, missing the injured Joao Pedro in attack, struggled to convert chances and suffered only Tottenham's second win at Stamford Bridge since 1990.

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