In a thrilling match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ipswich Town achieved a long-awaited Premier League victory, defeating Tottenham 2-1 and marking their first win in England’s top league since 2002. The game showcased Ipswich’s determination as they capitalized on Tottenham’s defensive struggles to pull off an unexpected win.
Tottenham has struggled with conceding early goals at home, a pattern that continued in this game. This season, Spurs have fallen behind first in 13 out of 15 home matches, and Ipswich took full advantage of their sluggish start. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when Sammie Szmodics found the net with a remarkable overhead kick, seizing the opportunity created by Spurs’ unresponsive defense.
The second goal arrived shortly after, with Liam Delap scoring from close range following a cross that Spurs defender Radu Dragusin inadvertently sent toward his own goal. This quick succession of goals left Tottenham facing an uphill battle. While Spurs have managed to turn games around after conceding this season, Ipswich held firm this time.
Rodrigo Bentancur gave Tottenham a glimmer of hope, reducing the gap with a powerful header from a Pedro Porro corner. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome Ipswich’s lead, and the final whistle confirmed a fifth league loss for Spurs in 11 games.
Ipswich’s surprise victory lifted them out of the relegation zone, while Tottenham dropped to 10th in the standings.
