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Maddison returns to spark Spurs' first league win this season against Coventry

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:35 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Maddison returns to spark Spurs' first league win this season against Coventry

Summary

James Maddison marked his return to the Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup after 18 months with a goal in a 3-1 victory against Coventry City on October 19, 2026. Maddison, who had missed most of the previous season due to injury, scored in the 14th minute to help Spurs secure their first Premier League win this season, moving off the bottom of the table. Despite the win, Spurs' overall struggles persist, highlighted by only six home league victories in their last 37 matches. The match also saw the return of Dejan Kulusevski from a lengthy injury layoff, further boosting the team's morale.

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Key Details

•James Maddison scores in 14th minute of match against Coventry City.
•Spurs earn their first Premier League win this season.
•The victory ends a run of 12 wins in 57 league games since Maddison's last goal.
•Dejan Kulusevski returns as a substitute after 526 days out injured.
•Tottenham's win moves them off the bottom of the league table.

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10:35 PMBBC Sport — Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making

What they're saying

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On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.
— BBC Sport

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