Tottenham Hotspur Results, Records & Statistics 1882-2023. Full details of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club matches played in League and Cup competitions with player information and statistics. Tottenham play their home games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Capacity 62,062) replacing the previous stadium of White Hart Lane (Capacity 36, 236). Tottenham’s name comes from the 14th-century Tottenham nobleman Sir Henry Percy KG (20 May 1364 – 21 July 1403), commonly known as Sir Harry Hotspur. He was a fierce soldier leading successful rebellions against Henry the IV of England. Tottenham adopted his name and became Tottenham Hotspur, which is shortened to ‘Spurs’.