Tottenham Hotspur played to a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest in a Premier League match on September 5, 2026, at their home ground [1, 2, 3, 4]. This was Tottenham’s first point of the 2026/27 campaign and marks their third consecutive league game without scoring, a run last seen in November 2021 [1, 2, 3, 4].

In a rare occurrence for the club, Tottenham failed to register a single shot on target during the match, the first time this has happened in a league game since April 2022 [1, 2, 3, 4]. Despite spending over £300 million on rebuilding the squad, the club entered the season without signing a recognized striker before the transfer deadline [1, 3, 4]. Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, a key target, instead joined Manchester City in the summer [1, 3, 4].

Last season’s top scorer Richarlison was excluded from Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad and is currently training away from the first team [1, 2, 3, 4]. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has focused on adding attacking midfielders and wingers, such as new signings Savio and Omar Marmoush who arrived from Manchester City, but the team still lacks proven striking firepower [1, 3, 4]. De Zerbi said, "I love these players. Marmoush, we have to analyse if he has... 15, 12 goals. I think, yes, because he has all the qualities, enough to score that number of goals," while adding "He has to improve, of course. Like Domi Solanke, I think if Domi is fit, is in the best physical condition, the chance he had was completely different" [1].

Dominic Solanke is Tottenham’s only recognized out-and-out striker and came close to scoring with a late chance in the match [1, 2, 3, 4]. Tottenham also made a late transfer signing on September 1, bringing in winger Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan from Chelsea, who made his first competitive appearance as a substitute against Nottingham Forest [1, 3, 4].

Nottingham Forest had a goal by Neco Williams disallowed due to handball, maintaining the 0-0 scoreline through to full time [2].

De Zerbi reflected on the match, saying, "I think we played well but in the last third we have to improve," and added, "We could have scored three or four goals today because if you take the wrong decision, you don't score. But for me it's a chance to score" [1].

Tottenham now face another Premier League fixture looking to break their scoring drought and find form after an expensive summer overhaul that has yet to yield goals.