Tottenham went into the final Premier League match of the season riding high from their Europa League triumph, and they carried that confidence into the first half against Brighton. With only a few changes from their Europa League final starting XI, Spurs looked sharp early on and were rewarded when Mathys Tel won a penalty in the 16th minute, coolly converted by Dominic Solanke. Despite some intense pressure from Brighton and a few shaky defensive moments, Tottenham managed to hold their ground. Vicario made a key save to deny Hinshelwood, while Bentancur picked up a yellow in an otherwise composed half. Spurs go into the break 1-0 up.

Tottenham’s second half started with promise but quickly unravelled as Brighton clawed their way back into the game. Jack Hinshelwood struck twice, both from corners, exposing Spurs’ frailties at set-pieces. Ange Postecoglou’s men struggled to regain control despite a wave of substitutions—Richarlison, Bissouma, Davies, and later Djed Spence—all brought on to shift the momentum. Vicario produced several key saves to keep the scoreline from worsening, but defensive lapses and the late min penalty saw Brighton complete the remontada, ending Tottenham’s campaign with a sour note.

Tottenham Player Ratings

Guglielmo Vicario: 6/10

Made a string of excellent saves to keep Spurs in the game, especially from Gómez and Hinshelwood. Despite conceding three, he could hardly be blamed for any of the goals.

Destiny Udogie: 6/10

Bright in possession and linked up well going forward. Defensively committed too, but was often left exposed due to the number of Brighton attacks down his side.

Micky van de Ven: 6/10

Commanding at the back. Strong in duels, composed on the ball, and constantly covered for teammates. His withdrawal on 66 minutes hurt Spurs’ defensive structure.

Pedro Porro: 7/10

Energetic on the right flank and offered attacking thrust, though he was booked for a rash challenge and struggled at times defensively against Mitoma and Gruda.

Kevin Danso: 7/10

Solid in aerial duels and generally disciplined. Gave away a few set-pieces but defended bravely throughout. Big ups for the youngster

Pape Matar Sarr: 6/10

Brought composure and drive to Spurs’ midfield. Circulated the ball well and wasn’t afraid to get stuck in before being subbed at half-time, likely for getting the subs action

Rodrigo Bentancur: 6/10

Pulled the strings in midfield with neat touches and vision. His yellow card was unnecessary, and his departure was felt as Brighton began to dominate the second half.

Archie Gray: 7/10

Another promising outing from the teenager. Controlled the right half-space, tackled with tenacity, and showed maturity far beyond his years.

Brennan Johnson: 7/10

Spurs’ liveliest attacker. His movement, pace, and ball-carrying caused Brighton problems all afternoon. Deserved more for his effort and creativity.

Dominic Solanke: 7/10

Took his penalty confidently and held the ball up well. Involved in build-up play and worked tirelessly before coming off.

Mathys Tel: 6/10

Won the penalty early on and had a couple of decent efforts saved, but faded as the match wore on and was substituted late.

Substitutes

Wilson Odobert: 5/10

Struggled to make a serious impact after replacing Sarr. Drifted in and out of the game without much influence.

Ben Davies: 6/10

Booked shortly after coming on and was targeted down his flank. His positioning was suspect at times.preserve the lead.

Yves Bissouma: 5/10

Sloppy on the ball and conceded a clumsy penalty that sealed Brighton’s win. A forgettable cameo.

Richarlison : 5/10

Brought on to change the game but couldn’t create or finish anything meaningful. Lacked service.

Djed Spence : 6/10

Had a few energetic runs but didn’t see much of the ball. Defensively stable in limited moments.