 He was a member of the Tottenham side that won both the 1981 and the 1982 FA Cups, the 1984 UEFA Cup, and finished runners-up in the 1982 League Cup.By 1986, injuries and competition from other full-backs meant that Hughton could no longer secure a regular place in the starting lineup.He did however played in the 1987 FA Cup Final after Danny Thomas was injured, finishing as runners-up in the competition.