The Premier League relegation battle will be decided on the final day of the season, with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United both at risk of dropping to the Championship. As of May 25, 2026, the standings show Tottenham in 17th place with 38 points, while West Ham are 18th with 36 points. The bottom three teams will be relegated.
Tottenham had a chance to secure safety in their penultimate match but lost 2-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2026. This defeat left them needing a result on the final day. West Ham, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Everton on May 20, keeping their survival hopes alive.
On the final day, May 25, 2026, Tottenham face Sheffield United at home, while West Ham travel to Manchester City. For Spurs to stay up, they must win against Sheffield United. If they draw or lose, they would need West Ham to lose or draw, depending on goal difference. As of now, Tottenham's goal difference is -12, while West Ham's is -15.
If both teams lose, Tottenham would stay up due to their superior goal difference. If West Ham win and Tottenham lose, West Ham would survive. The permutations are complex, but the key is that Tottenham control their own destiny with a win.
