Home | Trivia | Why was the first match between Tottenham Hotspur & (Royal) Arsenal in November 1887 abandoned after 75 minutes?Trivia Why was the first match between Tottenham Hotspur & (Royal) Arsenal in November 1887 abandoned after 75 minutes? By ric Last updated: 17 October 2025 Share 0 Min Read SHARE 14th March 2021 Arsenal got lost on their way to Northumberland Park and arrived late. The match had to be abandoned after 75 minutes due to poor light with Spurs leading 2-1. Tottenham v Arsenal Results Tottenham Quiz Arsenal Quiz Share This Article Facebook Copy Link Print Previous Article Which four Clubs have won 50 or more National League Titles? Next Article Which 11 players wore Aston Villa’s Number Nine Shirt in the Premier League?