- Tottenham gave up a 2-0 lead when they were defeated 3-2 by Brighton
- Ange Postecoglou’s team extended an unwanted record with the defeat
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Tottenham extended an unwanted record when they lost 3-2 to Brighton.
Ange Postecoglou’s side had built a two-goal lead after Brennan Johnson and James Maddison scored in the first half.
However, Tottenham fell apart in the second period and Brighton took full advantage as they won the match in dramatic fashion.
Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Danny Welbeck all scored as Brighton took all three points.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was extremely frustrated with the way his team was falling apart.
Tottenham extended an unwanted record when they lost 3-2 to Brighton on Sunday
Ange Postecoglou’s team took a 2-0 lead, but still suffered a defeat
As reported by OptaThe match against Brighton marked the tenth time that Tottenham have lost a Premier League match in which they were ahead by two or more goals.
Tottenham are the first team to reach double figures for this statistic, with this scenario happening at least three more times than at any other club in Premier League history.
As reported by The Athleticsthe defeat against Brighton was not the only 3-2 defeat that Tottenham suffered on Sunday.
Tottenham Women also lost 3-2 on Sunday, as they lost to Liverpool at home
Marie-Thérèse Hobinger scored a brace for Liverpool, including a late penalty
Tottenham’s women’s team lost 3-2 at home to Liverpool, conceding a penalty in stoppage time.
Cornelia Kapocs had given Liverpool the lead before Taylor Hinds’ own goal gave Tottenham the equalizer.
Liverpool regained the lead thanks to Marie-Thérèse Hobinger, after which Clare Hunt leveled for Tottenham.
Liverpool took all three points, with Hobinger scoring a late penalty.