Why do Chelsea and Tottenham hate each other? Rivalry explained and most memorable battles

One of London’s fiercest football rivalries has seen it all over the years…

By Sam Tabuteau · Standard

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:36 AM

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The article explores the origins of the Chelsea-Tottenham rivalry alongside three of their most memorable modern matches.
Chelsea have dominated recent encounters, winning 11 of the past 13 fixtures against Spurs across all competitions.
The infamous 2016 'Battle of the Bridge' ended 2-2, directly ending Tottenham's Premier League title hopes.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are set to renew their historic rivalry at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea holding a strong historical edge after winning 11 of their last 13 meetings across all competitions. The rivalry dates back to the 1967 FA Cup final and intensified through a relegation battle pitch invasion in 1975.

Ahead of their upcoming clash, the piece highlights three iconic encounters: the 2016 'Battle of the Bridge' 2-2 draw that ended Spurs' title bid, Harry Kane inspiring a 5-3 Tottenham victory on New Year's Day in 2015, and Chelsea's chaotic 4-1 win against nine-man Tottenham in November 2023.

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Why do Chelsea and Tottenham hate each other? Rivalry explained and most memorable battles

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