Tottenham Beat Coventry 3-1 for First League Win as Maddison Returns

Tottenham Hotspur recorded their first Premier League victory of the season with a 3-1 home win against Coventry City, moving off the bottom of the table in the process, according to reports from BBC Sport.

The match marked the return of James Maddison to the starting line-up. It was the midfielder's first start since May 2025, ending an 18-month wait to feature from the opening whistle for Spurs.

Maddison's key role on return

Writing for BBC Sport, Phil McNulty noted that Maddison provided the decisive quality Tottenham had been seeking as they secured the 3-1 victory. His performance was highlighted in post-match player ratings following the fixture.

The win represents a significant result for Tottenham, who had entered the match sitting at the bottom of the Premier League standings prior to facing Coventry City at home.

Domestic cup draw and European updates

In other developments reported by BBC Sport, the draw for the 2026-27 FA Cup first round has paired Leicester City with National League North side Oxford City.

Meanwhile, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is reviewing his attacking options ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against AEK Athens, with Erling Haaland reported as a doubt and Semenyo ruled out.