Tottenham 1-2 Fulham: Guglielmo Vicario booed by home supporters after howler in shambolic first half as Spurs lose to Cottagers
Spurs' poor start to the game was capped off by a calamitous mistake from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who was promptly subjected to a barrage of boos from his own fans. The Italian's error gifted possession to Harry Wilson, allowing the Fulham midfielder to score a stunning strike into the unguarded net.
The earliest Spurs had conceded two goals in the Premier League history made Vicario's team-mates turn on him, with some players even walking off the field to face their furious fans. Thomas Frank was left "angrily" by this reaction, stating that Spurs fans can't be true supporters if they're booing their team-mates during a game.
Vicario's poor form wasn't an isolated incident, however. The entire Tottenham side looked out of sorts, with Fulham cutting them apart at will in the first half. The visitors' attacking display was truly woeful, with Spurs creating just 0.07xG across the break and not a single shot on target.
Despite showing signs of improvement in the second half, it wasn't enough to salvage the game for Tottenham. Even their lifeline goal, which required a rocket strike from Mohammed Kudus, couldn't change the course of the match.
The loss marks Spurs' 10th home defeat of 2025 and their joint-most home league defeats in a single calendar year (also 1994 and 2003). The team has picked up just 14 points on home soil across the last 12 months, with Fulham's win leaving them two clear of the second-lowest total, West Ham.
Spurs' struggles at home have become a recurring theme under Thomas Frank's management. The team has lost four consecutive home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League (twice vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Fulham).
Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson stated that Spurs need to be realistic about their ambitions, given their current form. "I didn't expect them to finish in the top four this season," he said. "Top six was a more realistic aim with Frank going in."
Fulham's boss Marco Silva praised his team for being clinical and controlled during the first half, which ultimately led to their 2-0 win.
Spurs' poor start to the game was capped off by a calamitous mistake from goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who was promptly subjected to a barrage of boos from his own fans. The Italian's error gifted possession to Harry Wilson, allowing the Fulham midfielder to score a stunning strike into the unguarded net.
The earliest Spurs had conceded two goals in the Premier League history made Vicario's team-mates turn on him, with some players even walking off the field to face their furious fans. Thomas Frank was left "angrily" by this reaction, stating that Spurs fans can't be true supporters if they're booing their team-mates during a game.
Vicario's poor form wasn't an isolated incident, however. The entire Tottenham side looked out of sorts, with Fulham cutting them apart at will in the first half. The visitors' attacking display was truly woeful, with Spurs creating just 0.07xG across the break and not a single shot on target.
Despite showing signs of improvement in the second half, it wasn't enough to salvage the game for Tottenham. Even their lifeline goal, which required a rocket strike from Mohammed Kudus, couldn't change the course of the match.
The loss marks Spurs' 10th home defeat of 2025 and their joint-most home league defeats in a single calendar year (also 1994 and 2003). The team has picked up just 14 points on home soil across the last 12 months, with Fulham's win leaving them two clear of the second-lowest total, West Ham.
Spurs' struggles at home have become a recurring theme under Thomas Frank's management. The team has lost four consecutive home London derbies for the first time in the Premier League (twice vs Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Fulham).
Former Tottenham defender Michael Dawson stated that Spurs need to be realistic about their ambitions, given their current form. "I didn't expect them to finish in the top four this season," he said. "Top six was a more realistic aim with Frank going in."
Fulham's boss Marco Silva praised his team for being clinical and controlled during the first half, which ultimately led to their 2-0 win.