James Maddison marked his first competitive start for Tottenham since May last year with a stunning opening goal as they took the lead against Coventry City. Maddison has spent long periods on the sideline in recent times owing to well-documented struggles with injury.Prior to Mondays visit of his former club, Maddisons last appearance in a starting XI came on May 1, 2025 in a Europa League tie with Bodo/Glimt.And just 14 minutes into the contest he delivered a reminder of how important he can be for Spurs, bending into the top-left corner from the edge of the area as Tottenham scored the opening goal in a Premier League game for the first time this season.A point against Coventry would move Tottenham off the bottom of the table, while their first league win would move them out of the relegation zone. Topics Coventry City F.C. James Maddison Premier League Tottenham Hotspur F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Tottenham vs Coventry: Confirmed teams and line ups in Premier League Ben Miller 19th October, 2026 Which Premier League fixtures are on TV in December? Ben Miller 19th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Tottenham to finally get a win and goals galore in Turkey Jon Fisher 19th October, 2026 BREAKING: Manchester City star Semenyo ruled out for eight weeks Jon Fisher 19th October, 2026 Tottenham v Coventry: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 19th October, 2026 Leeds point a step forward for Man Utd says Carrick Tom Rostance 18th October, 2026
