James Maddison ended a 610-day Premier League goal drought for Tottenham with a curling strike against Coventry City on Tuesday night. The goal came just before the 15-minute mark, as Maddison’s right foot sent the ball into the top corner after a layoff from Mohammed Kudus.
This was Maddison’s first Premier League goal since February 2025, when he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Manchester United. It also marked his first Premier League start for Tottenham since April 2025. The midfielder has been sidelined for much of the past year due to injuries, including a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament that kept him out for nine months.
Tottenham had not scored first in a Premier League game this season until Maddison’s finish against Coventry. The goal arrived against Maddison’s former club, adding an element of poetic timing to the strike.
The build-up began when Kudus collected the ball and quickly returned it to Maddison, who was positioned just outside the penalty area. Maddison’s shot curled past the Coventry goalkeeper and into the top corner, giving Spurs an early lead.
Tottenham’s inability to score first in previous matches had been a concern early in the campaign, making Maddison’s goal a notable moment. The team will be hoping to build on this breakthrough to secure their first Premier League win of the season.
Coventry remains in the match and could still mount a comeback, but Maddison’s goal has given Tottenham a positive start to the fixture. The outcome will depend on how both sides respond in the remaining minutes.
According to Yahoo Sports.