Tottenham beat Chelsea 2–0 at Stamford Bridge on October 24, local time. The deadlock lasted until the 77th minute, when Chelsea goalkeeper Penders turned the ball into his own net while defending a corner. Palmer was sent off three minutes later, before Tel added the second in the 87th. Three developments in a ten-minute span decided the London derby.
Goalkeepers make important saves as heavy rain accompanies the stalemate
Chelsea's official post-match report recorded changes to the starting lineup because of injuries to Emiliano Martínez and João Pedro, with Penders and Quenda coming in. In the rain-soaked first half, Palmer and Henderson both forced saves from Tottenham goalkeeper Kinský. At the other end, Penders denied Marmoush and Tel from close range.
An early Chelsea chance began when Neto won possession near the corner flag. Rogers laid the ball back inside the area and Palmer shot from a tight angle, with Kinský saving. Tottenham gradually gained more possession, but Penders first stopped Marmoush and then came out to block Tel, keeping it 0–0.
For the first fifteen minutes of the second half, most attacks were still being broken up in midfield. Near the hour mark, Neto reached a loose ball in the area and shot, only for Kinský to deny him again. Chelsea then brought on Palestra, with Estêvão replacing Quenda, seeking to adjust their wide and attacking play.
A goal conceded in the 77th minute, then a player lost in the 80th
An altercation after a midfield challenge in the 71st minute brought several yellow cards, including a warning for Palmer. Tottenham won a corner in the 77th. Van Hecke put Penders under pressure in front of goal, the ball went in off the goalkeeper's hand, and Lacroix could not keep it out.
In the 80th minute, Palmer fouled Gallagher in midfield. Referee Kavanagh showed him a second yellow and then a red. Having just conceded, the hosts were also a player down, making their recovery in the remaining time harder.
In the 87th minute, Tel carried the ball forward and finished to make it 2–0. Tottenham protected the advantage to take all three points. Both goalkeepers had made important early saves, but Penders' own goal first changed the score, and Palmer's red card left Chelsea unable to pursue an equalizer at full strength.
Chelsea next face Liverpool in the League Cup fourth round on Wednesday evening, October 28.
Key match events
| Minute | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Penders own goal | Chelsea 0–1 Tottenham |
| 80 | Palmer sent off for a second booking | Chelsea 0–1 Tottenham |
| 87 | Tel goal | Chelsea 0–2 Tottenham |
