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Tottenham: the history

The short, factual Tottenham story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history as of the 2026/27 season.

2League titles
8FA Cups
4League Cups
0European Cups
1882Founded

The beginning

Tottenham were founded in 1882. Started as Hotspur FC by schoolboys from the Hotspur Cricket Club, the name a nod to Sir Henry Percy, Shakespeare's 'Harry Hotspur'. Fans know the club as Spurs.

Honours

As of the 2026/27 season the trophy cabinet holds 2 top-flight league titles, 8 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, plus UEFA Cup (1972, 1984), Cup Winners' Cup (1963) and the 2025 Europa League.

The ground

Tottenham play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, opened 2019. Planning a visit? The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.

Ownership

As of the 2026/27 season, Tottenham are owned by ENIC Group (majority owner), with chairman Peter Charrington.

A record worth knowing

Harry Kane is the club's record goalscorer with 280 goals in all competitions.

Tottenham today