# Spurs 3-1 Coventry: James Maddison shines on Tottenham return

> Maddison scores first goal in 18 months as Spurs beat Coventry for first win.
- Title: Spurs 3-1 Coventry: James Maddison shines on Tottenham return
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: spurs, coventry, james maddison, tottenham, premier league, acl injury, first league win, sports, 3-1, James, Maddison, shines
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwz0v8le7y3eo
- Published: 2026-10-19T22:35:55.27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spurs, coventry, james maddison, tottenham, premier league, acl injury, first league win, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.