What Happens If Tottenham Win, Lose or Draw vs. Chelsea? Premier League Relegation Battle Explained
The Premier League could see the title race and the relegation battle decided today, a matchday before the final matchday on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to stay safe from relegation, and their away game against Chelsea will be crucial to see whether they or West Ham United will play in the EFL Championship next season.
Last week, Spurs played against Leeds United at home. Mathys Tel was the hero and the villain of the night as he scored the opener for Tottenham. Tels also gave away a penalty, which led to Leeds United's equalizer; the match finished in a 1-1 draw.
Over the weekend, West Ham United lost 3-1 to Newcastle United away from home, and is now likely to get relegated unless Tottenham drops points again.
Tottenham only needs one point to stay safe from relegation, while West Ham United would be relegated and play Championship football next season.
The Chelsea vs. Tottenham Results That Define the Relegation Battle
Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to get a result tonight against Chelsea, who also have something to play for: European football next season.
If Chelsea defeats Tottenham, the relegation battle between Tottenham and West Ham United will be decided on Championship Sunday, the last matchday of this Premier League season.
If Spurs win or draw against Chelsea tonight, Spurs are safe from relegation, and West Ham United will be relegated from the Premier League.
Spurs are 17th with 38 points after 36 league games, and West Ham United are 18th with 36 points after 37 league games.
The only way Spurs could get relegated from the Premier League is if they lost today against Chelsea and against Everton on Sunday, while West Ham United wins against Leeds United.
Spurs and West Ham United could finish on the same number of points after the final matchday on Sunday if Spurs only gets one point after Chelsea and Everton matches, while West Ham United beats Leeds United, but Spurs beat West Ham United on the goal difference: Spurs (-9) West Ham United (-22).
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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM.