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Spurs 3-1 Coventry: James Maddison shines on Tottenham return
Maddison scores first goal in 18 months as Spurs beat Coventry for first win.
In brief
Maddison scores first goal in 18 months as Spurs beat Coventry for first win. James Maddison scored a goal in his first start since an ACL injury to help Tottenham secure their first Premier League win of the season. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Maddison returns after ACL injury
James Maddison made his first start in 18 months after missing most of last season due to an ACL injury and a shoulder fracture.
Spurs secure first league win
Tottenham beat Coventry City 3-1 to earn their first Premier League victory of the season.
Maddison scores first goal
Maddison scored a goal in the 14th minute with a right-foot finish from 20 yards after receiving a pass from Mohammed Kudus.
Spurs' recent form
Spurs had won only 12 out of 57 Premier League games since Maddison's last top-flight goal in February 2025.
Maddison's impact on team
Maddison's positive approach and smile helped Spurs secure their first win after a winless start to the season.
Kulusevski returns after injury
Dejan Kulusevski returned from 526 days out with a knee injury as an 87th-minute substitute for Kudus.
Next match against Chelsea
Spurs face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening for their next Premier League match.
In short
James Maddison scored a goal in his first start since an ACL injury to help Tottenham secure their first Premier League win of the season.
