Ipswich vs Tottenham Report

Scorers: Hutchinson 36’; Johnson 18’, 26’, Spence 77’, Kulusevski 84’

Tottenham Hotspur registered their first set of three consecutive Premier League victories since December 2023 with a commanding 4-1 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Ange Postecoglou’s side weathered an early storm before producing a clinical display, securing their first head-to-head victory over Ipswich this century.

Ipswich Make Fast Start but Spurs Strike First

Spurs welcomed back Destiny Udogie and Brennan Johnson to the starting XI as they aimed to build momentum, but they were sluggish in the opening exchanges.

Ipswich almost made them pay inside 30 seconds when Liam Delap’s low strike forced a smart stop from Guglielmo Vicario, who then reacted well to deny Jaden Philogene on the rebound.

Delap continued to trouble the visitors, bursting past Archie Gray before firing wide, and later seeing a powerful header rattle the post—all within the opening six minutes.

Despite Ipswich’s relentless start, Tottenham grew into the contest and took the lead in the 18th minute.

Archie Gray launched a sweeping long ball to Son Heung-min, whose tricky footwork outwitted Ben Godfrey. The Korean’s low cross to the back post found Johnson, who tapped in to open the scoring.

Johnson and Son Combine Again as Spurs Take Control

The same combination struck again before the half-hour mark. Given too much space, Son picked out Johnson inside the box, and the Welshman calmly swept the ball past Alex Palmer for his second goal of the game. Spurs were in control, but Ipswich refused to go down without a fight.

The hosts pulled one back nine minutes before the break when Omari Hutchinson converted from Jack Clarke’s cutback, scoring his third goal of the season—each coming against ‘big-six’ opposition.

Spurs Kill the Game Off in the Second Half

Ipswich briefly thought they had drawn level when substitute Luke Woolfenden headed home early in the second half, but the goal was ruled out for offside. The visitors then restored their two-goal cushion after a game-changing substitution by Postecoglou.

James Maddison, introduced from the bench, played a crucial role in Spurs’ third goal, setting up Djed Spence for a deflected strike that left Palmer helpless.

That effectively ended any Ipswich hopes of a comeback, and the visitors added a fourth late on when Dejan Kulusevski produced a brilliant solo effort to wrap up the win.

What This Means for Both Teams

• Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs’ resurgence continues as they climb further up the table, finally stringing together three consecutive league wins. With confidence building, Postecoglou will be keen to maintain this momentum in the closing stages of the season.
• Ipswich Town: A fourth straight home league defeat compounds Ipswich’s struggles. With Wolves securing a crucial win elsewhere, Kieran McKenna’s side now finds themselves five points adrift of safety with just 12 games remaining. Their winless run in the Premier League stretches to seven matches, leaving them in serious relegation danger.

Final Thoughts

Despite a shaky start, Tottenham’s superior quality ultimately shone through, with Son and Johnson’s link-up play proving decisive. Ipswich’s early promise faded as their defensive frailties were exposed once again, leaving them facing an uphill battle in their fight for survival.

For Spurs, this result could be a turning point, marking their return to consistency at a crucial stage of the campaign.

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