Tottenham Hotspur continued their strong run of form with a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, marking their tenth Premier League win of the season.
Spurs had to weather an early onslaught from Ipswich, who saw Liam Delap hit the bar and forced a goal-line clearance from Jacob Greaves within the opening seven minutes. However, Brennan Johnson soon took control, scoring twice before Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski sealed the win late on.
First-Half Action: Johnson Shines
Despite Ipswich’s early pressure, Spurs struck first in the 18th minute:
- Brennan Johnson tapped home from close range after a beautiful long ball from Archie Gray and a clever cut-back from Son Heung-min.
- Johnson doubled his tally soon after, capitalizing on another Son assist, as the South Korean outpaced Ben Godfrey before setting him up for a clinical finish.
Ipswich refused to go down without a fight and pulled one back 10 minutes before halftime:
- Omari Hutchinson found the net with a stunning strike, sending Portman Road into a frenzy before the break.
Second Half: Spurs Seal the Victory
Ipswich thought they had equalized on the hour mark, but Luke Woolfenden’s goal was ruled out for offside after VAR intervention.
However, Spurs killed off the contest in the final 15 minutes:
- Djed Spence made it 3-1 in the 77th minute, as his deflected shot off Woolfenden left Alex Palmer helpless.
- Dejan Kulusevski put the game beyond doubt, curling home a beautiful finish from a counterattack to make it 4-1.
This result secures back-to-back wins for Tottenham, keeping them firmly in the race for European qualification.
Ipswich Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Alex Palmer | 4.9/10 |
| RB: Ben Godfrey | 5.8/10 |
| CB: Dara O’Shea | 5.6/10 |
| CB: Jacob Greaves | 5.7/10 |
| LB: Leif Davis | 6.0/10 |
| DM: Kalvin Phillips | 6.7/10 |
| DM: Jens Cajuste | 6.2/10 |
| RM: Jaden Philogene | 7.3/10 |
| AM: Omari Hutchinson | 7.8/10 |
| LM: Jack Clarke | 7.6/10 |
| ST: Liam Delap | 7.1/10 |
Substitutes
| Player | Subbed On | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Woolfenden | 46′ (for Godfrey) | 6.1/10 |
| Jack Taylor | 52′ (for Cajuste) | 6.1/10 |
| Nathan Broadhead | 68′ (for Clarke) | 6.4/10 |
| George Hirst | 79′ (for Delap) | 6.0/10 |
| Sam Morsy | 80′ (for Phillips) | 5.8/10 |
Unused Subs: Arijanet Muric (GK), Ben Johnson, Conor Townsend, Sammie Szmodics.
Tottenham Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Guglielmo Vicario | 6.1/10 |
| RB: Djed Spence | 7.9/10 |
| CB: Kevin Danso | 6.9/10 |
| CB: Archie Gray | 6.7/10 |
| LB: Destiny Udogie | 6.8/10 |
| DM: Rodrigo Bentancur | 7.3/10 |
| DM: Lucas Bergvall | 6.6/10 |
| RM: Brennan Johnson | 8.7/10 |
| AM: Dejan Kulusevski | 8.0/10 |
| LM: Son Heung-min | 8.4/10 |
| ST: Mathys Tel | 6.1/10 |
Substitutes
| Player | Subbed On | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| James Maddison | 64′ (for Johnson) | 7.3/10 |
| Pedro Porro | 65′ (for Udogie) | 6.1/10 |
| Dane Scarlett | 74′ (for Tel) | 7.1/10 |
| Wilson Odobert | 74′ (for Son) | 6.0/10 |
| Yves Bissouma | 86′ (for Bergvall) | 5.9/10 |
Unused Subs: Antonin Kinsky (GK), Sergio Reguilón, Pape Sarr, Mikey Moore.
🏆 Player of the Match: Brennan Johnson (Tottenham) 🏆
Final Thoughts
Spurs’ clinical finishing made the difference, with Brennan Johnson leading the charge with two crucial goals. Ipswich showed glimpses of promise but lacked the defensive stability to contain Tottenham’s attacking firepower.
With another impressive win, Tottenham strengthens their push for European football, while Ipswich’s struggles continue as they fight to avoid relegation.
