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Cameron Smith

Sat 18 April 2026 7:00, UK

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Brighton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Roberto De Zerbi looks to pick up his first win at the helm.

The Italian fell to defeat on his first day in the dugout, with Sunderland beating the Lilywhites 1-0 on Wearside.

The former Brighton boss takes on his former club this weekend, as the visiting Seagulls look to continue mounting a challenge for European football, reaching the heights that De Zerbi guided them to during his two-year spell.

Tottenham sit 18th in the Premier League, two points away from the safety line.

The simple fact of the matter is that Spurs need to pick up some form, and they must do so quickly.

How to watch Tottenham vs Brighton

Once again, Tottenham will be in view of the country as they take on Brighton.

With Sunday’s loss to Sunderland televised, they will play out Saturday’s encounter in front of the Sky Sports cameras, as De Zerbi’s side look to begin mounting a survival charge.

In the UK, fans not in attendance will be able to catch the action on Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting half an hour before the whistle.

Alongside this, Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch on the move, via the Sky Go app and website.

For audio coverage, all the main UK radio stations will provide live coverage of happenings in North London.

Roberto De Zerbi could get poetic outcome vs Brighton

The simple fact of the matter is that Tottenham need points, and they need them fast.

Despite falling to defeat on Wearside, De Zerbi will have learned a lot about his side as they strive for survival.

During his previous spell with the Seagulls, the 46-year-old coached some of the best football seen across the top flight.

Though it will be evident to him that this is not the immediate remit at Spurs – something he will be getting to grips with as he spends more time with his squad.

Heading into the run-in, the Lilywhites need to begin picking up points, with there currently a two-point gap between themselves and West Ham, who sit just outside the relegation zone.

For De Zerbi, it would be a poetic outcome to pick up his first win as Spurs boss, against the club who announced the Italian to English football during his brilliant spell.