Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Ipswich Town today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
16:10The full-time whistle blows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Ipswich Town stun Spurs to claim their first Premier League win of the season thanks to goals from Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap. Coming into the game as huge underdogs, The Tractor Boys performed brilliantly throughout the 90 minutes and led thanks to a magical overhead kick from former Blackburn man Szmodics. Soon after, it was 2-0 as Delap bundled home just before half-time to send the away fans into dreamland. Despite a lifeline from Rodrigo Bentancur, the visitors held on for three valuable points as the boos rung out in north London. The home side created a number of chances in the second-half with an overall xG of 1.82, while the away side had an xG of 1.74. The victory moves Kieran McKenna’s side one place above the relegation zone, while Ange Postecoglou’s Lilywhites are in 10th position ahead of the international break. Thanks for reading!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
16:01FULL-TIME: TOTTENHAM 1-2 IPSWICH TOWN
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
16:00Yellow Card Omari Elijah Giraud-Hutchinson
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:59WHAT A SAVE!!! Tottenham have a golden opportunity to level the game and steal a point. Solanke is clean through on goal and with only Muric to beat, the Spurs striker smashes his effort straight into the Ipswich Town goalkeeper who spreads himself and makes a vital block with his legs.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:55YELLOW! Davies is booked after bringing down Kulusevski on the half-way line.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:54Substitution Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste Massimo Corey Luongo
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:53There will be eight minutes of added time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:53Tottenham have attempted the last seven shots in this game, while Ipswich Town's last shot was taken by Hutchinson in the 58th minute.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:51The Ipswich Town away end is packed out and in fine voice as their team close in on their first Premier League victory since 2002.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:49SHOT! Werner breaks clear at pace on the counter-attack and feeds Son in space on the left-hand side. The Spurs skipper then plays in the German on the edge of the box, but he fires well over the crossbar.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:48The Ipswich Town travelling faithful are pushing on their team as we approach the final five minutes of this game in north London. The home fans are also trying to rally their side but to no avail.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:47Substitution Brennan Price Johnson James Daniel Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:47Substitution Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán Yves Bissouma
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:46Substitute Hirst is down needing treatment for a possible knee injury, however the striker looks okay to carry on for the mean time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:42Tottenham are piling numbers forward but Ipswich are staying compact in defence. McKenna is looking anxious on the touchline, he will know how much this win would mean for the club if they can see it through in the final 15 minutes plus additional time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:40Yellow Card Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:39Ipswich Town goalkeeper Muric has made five saves in this game. It is the first time he has made at least five saves in a match in the Premier League since facing Brentford on 26th October 2024 (six saves).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:37CHANCE! Werner tries his luck from distance but his effort is tipped over the crossbar from Muric. This is going to be a long 17 minutes for Ipswich as they look for their first win of the Premier League season.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:33Substitution Samuel Joseph Szmodics Jack Raymond Clarke
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:33Substitution Liam Rory Delap George David Eric Hirst
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:32Goal Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:31As we approach the final 20 minutes of this game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the home team are struggling to find a way past this resolute Ipswich backline...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:30Postecoglou makes the first change of the game as Sarr is replaced by Werner.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:29YELLOW! Johnson is cautioned after bringing down Sarr.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:27Hutchinson goes down again to get treatment from the Ipswich medical team but similar to the first-half, he is okay to continue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:25NO PENALTY! Tottenham full-back Porro whips in a tantalising ball that strikes left-back Davis on the arm. However, the Ipswich Town defender knew little about it and was in close proximity. VAR takes a look but waves the Spurs appeals away.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:24IPSWICH CHANCE! This time the visitors pile numbers forward. Delap charges past Romero and Porro, and feeds Hutchinson on the edge of the area but the forward skies an effort over the bar. This game is so open!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:23CHANCE! Spurs come forward as the game starts to become stretched. Solanke finds some space outside the area but his shot from 22 yards sails well over the bar.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:20It's Ipswich's turn to come forward in the second half after some relentless pressure from Tottenham. The visitors attack in numbers but Romero is there to stop Hutchinson in his tracks and the hosts clear their lines.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:18Delap has been everywhere throughout this game. The Ipswich Town striker has scored a goal, picked up a caution and made five fouls in this match, more than any other player.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:16Tottenham are all over Ipswich in the opening minutes of the second half. The hosts look like a different side with the home fans looking to push them on at every attacking opportunity. Whatever, Postecoglou said at half-time seems to have done the trick.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:15NO GOAL! Solanke thinks he has given Tottenham a lifeline but the goal is correctly disallowed for handball. The striker sweeps home a knockdown in the box but somehow manages to strike it in off his hand. Ipswich still lead 2-0.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:13SAVE! Bentancur plays a lovely pass to Johnson that opens the play up. The attack ends with Son curling an effort from 22 yards but Muric is there to tip it over the crossbar.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:11Goal Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:08Yellow Card Liam Rory Delap
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
15:07We are back underway for the second half. Can Tottenham turn this game around or will Ipswich Town pick up their first win of the Premier League season?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:59It's been all action in the opening 45 minutes at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The hosts have created an xG of 0.99 but in comparison the visitors have had the far better chances in the first-half with an xG of 1.59.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:57The half-time whistle blows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Ipswich Town 45 minutes away from winning their first Premier League game of the season. The visitors have played without fear and attacked a ponderous and one dimensional Spurs team who have lacked ideas and imagination in attack. Szmodics' stunning overhead kick gave the Tractor Boys a deserved lead before Delap bundled in a second just before half-time. The Opta predictor has Ipswich Town as overwhelming favourites to take the three points from here with a 63% chance, while the Lilywhites have a slight 14% chance of coming from behind and winning the game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:53HALF-TIME: TOTTENHAM 0-2 IPSWICH TOWN
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:52Tottenham have conceded five goals in the last 15 minutes of the first half, only Ipswich Town (six) and Southampton (six) have conceded more in the Premier League this season. Meanwhile, Delap has scored his sixth goal in the league, netting for the first time since 26th October 2024 against Brentford.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:51There will be four minutes added on before half-time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:45Goal Liam Rory Delap
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:44Everything is a bit too predictable from Tottenham so far. There's been no real reaction from the hosts since the goal from Szmodics with Ipswich well organised in their shape and more than happy to sit back and defend their 1-0 lead.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:42SUPER TACKLE! Johnson tracks back with Udogie to stop his run into the box when it seemed Spurs were in behind the visitors' defence. Postecoglou is looking a lonely figure on the touchline with the home fans voicing their frustration with the performance so far.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:39Tottenham have a record of W3, D0, L3 when conceding the opening goal in the Premier League this season. Meanwhile, Szmodics has scored his third goal in the league this season, netting for the first time since 26th October 2024 against Brentford.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:38Things might be getting from bad to worse for Tottenham as Solanke is down needing some treatment following the goal. However, it seems the former Bournemouth man is going to try and run this off...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:35Goal Samuel Joseph Szmodics
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:32The visitors are happy to sit back with 11 men behind the ball and soak up the pressure whenever Spurs come forward. However, Kieran McKenna's side do look a threat on the counter-attack which will give the Tractor Boys some confidence for the rest of the game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:30SAVE! Tottenham forward Johnson marauds down the line and drives in a teasing cross. However, Davis gets a block in but the deflection takes the cross towards Muric, who has to react quickly to prevent an own-goal. That was really close...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:27Tottenham have won just three of their 10 Premier League games against Ipswich (D3 L4). Excluding ever-present sides, it’s their lowest win rate against any opponent they’ve faced 10+ times in the competition.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:26Hutchinson has picked up a knock and needs some treatment from the Ipswich medical team. However, it seems the former Chelsea forward will be okay to carry on.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:23YELLOW! Tuanzebe picks up the first booking of this contest after stupidly kicking the ball away.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:23CHANCE! One thing you can guarantee is that Tottenham games are never boring! This time, the home side come forward with Solanke. The England international gets into space from 15 yards and his low strike is pushed behind by Muric in the Ipswich Town goal.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:21SHOT! The amount of space Tottenham are allowing Ipswich to play in will worry Postecoglou. A ball breaks out to Davis about 22 yards out but his effort is blocked by Romero.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:20Tottenham have won 32 of their last 36 Premier League home games against promoted sides (D2 L2), and haven’t failed to score in any of their last 42 such games since a 1-0 loss to Wolves in December 2009. The hosts are capable of creating chances for fun as shown through their current xG of 0.89 but are also vulnerable in defence.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:17After a frantic opening 10 minutes, the game seems to have settled down with both teams retaining possession. None of Tottenham’s last 26 Premier League home games have finished in a draw (W18 L8). The last team to have a longer such run in the top-flight were Liverpool (28 between April 1963 and August 1964).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:16Ipswich remain winless in their 10 Premier League games this season (D5 L5), their longest run without a win from the start of a top-flight season. They’ve lost their last two away games 4-1 at West Ham and 4-3 at Brentford, last conceding 4+ goals in three consecutive away league games in March 1964.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:15END-TO-END! It's Tottenham's turn to attack. Solanke drives an effort from 20 yards that O'Shea gets a fantastic block on to take it over the crossbar. Following that attack, Son then cuts in off the left-hand side and tests Muric with an effort but it's straight at the Ipswich goalkeeper.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:13CROSSBAR! It's all action so far in the capital! Following great work from Szmodics, Ipswich have another corner kick. The delivery is whipped in by Davis to the back post and Burgess rises highest but his header loops back over Vicario and cannons back off the bar. The hosts are living dangerously.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:11It's been a pulsating start in north London in the opening minutes of this game. The expected goals race reads: 0.63-0.31 and if things continue the same way, you'd expect a few goals to be flying in today.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:09Tottenham have lost their last two Premier League games in the weekend (Saturday/Sunday) immediately following a European match, going down 3-2 at Brighton and 1-0 at Crystal Palace. Only twice have they lost three consecutive such matches, doing so from December 2012 to March 2013 and from September to October 2019.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:07CLOSE! Tottenham have their first foray forward of the match. Son whips in a ball that finds Johnson about eight yards out. The Wales international pokes an effort towards the bottom corner but it somehow drifts wide. Huge miss and that should probably be 1-0 Spurs.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:06CHANCE! Ipswich have flown out of the traps. Dragusin fails to deal with a simple ball and Hutchison nips in down the right-hand side and his delivery finds Szmodics on the angle. The forward fires in a drilled effort but Vicario is there to make a sharp save.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:03It's been 23 years since Ipswich Town last played Tottenham in north London with the Tractor Boys winning 2-1. Can history repeat itself or will Spurs take all three points?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
14:02We are underway at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Before kick-off, a period of silence was held to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:58The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ipswich have won their last three Premier League games against Spurs, completing the double over them the last time they met in 2001-02. Will it be fourth time lucky for Kieran McKenna’s side?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30Meanwhile, Axel Tuanzebe makes a surprising return for the visitors after being close to losing his thumb in a freak accident at home last month. The former Manchester United defender starts in place of Conor Chaplin in one of two Ipswich changes. Sam Morsy makes his 550th appearance of his club career in midfield, alongside Jens Cajuste, who replaces the suspended Kalvin Phillips. Ipswich’s Leif Davis has created more chances than any other defender in the Premier League so far this season (25) and will be hoping to be the difference in today's clash in the capital.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30Ange Postecoglou names an unchanged team from the 4-1 win over Aston Villa with Cristian Romero recovering from a toe injury that forced him off that day. However, Richarlison and Micky Van De Ven remain out for the hosts. Striker Dominic Solanke has applied more pressures in the final third than any other player in the Premier League this season (212), while defender Pedro Porro has had more shots than any other defender this term (19).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30IPSWICH SUBS: Christian Walton, Harry Clarke, Luke Woolfenden, Conor Townsend, Massimo Luongo, Wes Burns, Jack Clarke, Conor Chaplin, George Hirst.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30IPSWICH TOWN (5-4-1): Arijanet Muric; Dara O'Shea, Cameron Burgess, Axel Tuanzebe, Leif Davis, Ben Johnson; Sam Szmodics, Jens Cajuste, Sam Morsy, Omari Hutchinson; Liam Delap.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30TOTTENHAM SUBS: Fraser Forster, Djed Spence, Ben Davies, Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Timo Werner, Will Lankshear.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30TOTTENHAM (4-3-3): Guglielmo Vicario; Destiny Udogie, Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro; Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski; Son Heung-Min, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30Meanwhile, newly-promoted Ipswich Town come into this clash still searching for their first Premier League win since their return to the top-flight. The Tractor Boys narrowly missed out on three points last weekend, drawing 1-1 with Leicester at Portman Road thanks to Jordan Ayew’s injury time equaliser, which means all five of their points so far have come from draws. Today’s encounter against Spurs will also be the third London trip on the spin for Ipswich, who conceded four goals to West Ham and Brentford in their last two unsuccessful visits to the English capital, but not since 1964 have they let in four or more goals in three straight top-flight away matches.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30Hosts Tottenham come into this encounter against Ipswich Town hoping to ditch the memories of ‘Hell’ following Thursday’s 3-2 Europa League defeat to Turkish giants Galatasaray in Istanbul. The defeat in midweek arrived off the back of what was arguably the best week of Ange Postecoglou’s reign so far in north London. The Lilywhites stunned champions Manchester City in the Carabao Cup and followed it up with a comeback victory against Aston Villa in the league. Spurs are safe in the knowledge that at least one of Chelsea or Arsenal will drop points in today’s headline act, and will be hoping to take advantage against Kieran McKenna’s struggling Tractor Boys.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
13:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League encounter between Tottenham and Ipswich Town at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town
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