Overview
- The derby is set for Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 5:30pm GMT at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK and streams on Peacock in the USA and Jio Hotstar in India.
- Reports indicate a combined injury and suspension list of up to 16 players across both squads, shaping selection plans on the eve of the match.
- Chelsea forward Liam Delap is suspended for the trip after his midweek red card in the Carabao Cup win over Wolves.
- Cole Palmer remains sidelined, with uncertainty over his return after manager Enzo Maresca offered an optimistic “one week” comment that contrasts with earlier reports of a longer layoff.
- Recent history favors Chelsea with nine wins and a draw in the last 11 meetings, setting the context for a derby between third-placed Tottenham and ninth-placed Chelsea.