Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most successful football clubs in British history, with 26 trophies to their name. The club was founded in 1882, and their first trophy came in the 1900/01 season when they won the FA Cup. Their most recent trophy was the League Cup in 2008. Spurs are ranked sixth in terms of total trophies won in England, behind Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea.
Tottenham achieved some major milestones in their history. They were the first team to win both the league title and the FA Cup in the same season, in 1960/61. They were also the first British club to win a European trophy, claiming the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963. Although they have never won the Premier League, Tottenham has won the First Division title twice, in 1951 and 1961, with the latter being part of their famous double. The club has also won the second division of English football twice, in 1919/20 and 1949/50.
The FA Cup is Tottenham’s most successful competition, with the club winning it eight times. Their first FA Cup victory came in 1900/01, when they were the only non-league club to lift the trophy. They won it again in 1921, but it was not until the 1960s that they enjoyed another period of success. Spurs won the FA Cup in 1961 and 1962 and then again in 1967 under manager Bill Nicholson. Tottenham also had success in the 1980s and 1990s, winning the FA Cup in 1981, 1982, and 1991.
In European football, Tottenham has won three major European trophies. They won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963, which was the first European trophy won by a British team. Spurs also won the UEFA Cup twice, in 1972 and 1984. In 1972, they defeated Wolves in the final, and in 1984, they beat Anderlecht after a penalty shootout. Tottenham has never won the Champions League, though they reached the final in 2019, losing to Liverpool after a controversial early penalty.
Tottenham’s last major trophy was the League Cup, which they won in 2008. Spurs have won the League Cup four times, in 1971, 1973, 1999, and 2008. They came close to winning it again in 2021, reaching the final but losing to Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola.
Tottenham has also won the Charity Shield (now known as the Community Shield) seven times. Their first win came in 1921, and they won it again in 1952. In the 1960s, they won the Charity Shield three times, though some of those wins were shared with other clubs, including a shared title with Manchester United in 1967. Spurs also shared the Charity Shield with Aston Villa in 1981 and with Arsenal in 1991.
Despite their lack of recent silverware, Tottenham remains one of the most storied clubs in English football, with a rich history of domestic and international success.
