Spurs approach Thursday's fixture with mounting pressure, sitting just four points above the relegation zone after Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Fulham. The club's continued poor form and high ticket prices have resulted in slow ticket sales for the match, which has taken on the weight of a relegation battle for a team accustomed to European competition.
The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has urged fans to rally behind the team during this challenging period, welcoming the club's decision to open a ticket exchange for supporters who cannot attend. Empty stands have been visible at several fixtures this season, including matches against Newcastle, Copenhagen, Villarreal and Borussia Dortmund, as Spurs struggle to find form and confidence.