Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report and Analysis

Date: February 22, 2025
Kick-Off: 20:30
Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
Attendance: 30,003
Referee: Tim Robinson

Ipswich Town welcomed Tottenham Hotspur to Portman Road in a high-stakes Premier League fixture. Ipswich, struggling to break free from the relegation zone, sought a much-needed victory against a resurgent Spurs side aiming for a top-ten push. With both teams looking to capitalize on recent performances, the game promised an intriguing battle.

Despite Ipswich’s strong start, Spurs’ clinical finishing saw them run out 4-1 winners, with Brennan Johnson netting twice and further goals from Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski sealing a comfortable win. Omari Hutchinson provided the only response for the hosts, but it was not enough to shift momentum.

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head Comparison

Ipswich and Spurs have had limited encounters in the Premier League due to Ipswich’s inconsistent presence in the top flight. Historically, Tottenham has dominated this fixture, and tonight’s game further extended their superiority.

• Last Five Meetings:
  • Ipswich 1-4 Spurs (2025)
  • Spurs 3-0 Ipswich (2024)
  • Ipswich 0-2 Spurs (2012)
  • Spurs 4-1 Ipswich (2011)
  • Ipswich 1-3 Spurs (2010)

Ipswich’s struggles at home continued, and this loss deepened their relegation worries, while Spurs took a significant step forward in their pursuit of European qualification.

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Lineups and Substitutes

Ipswich Town XI (4-3-3):

• GK: Alex Palmer
• DEF: Jacob Greaves, Ben Godfrey (46’ Luke Woolfenden), Dara O’Shea, Leif Davis
• MID: Kalvin Phillips (80’ Sam Morsy), Jens Cajuste (52’ Jack Taylor), Jack Clarke (68’ Nathan Broadhead)
• FWD: Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap (79’ George Hirst), Jaden Philogene

Substitutes:

Vaclav Hladky, Brandon Williams, Massimo Luongo, Cameron Burgess

Tottenham Hotspur XI (4-2-3-1):

• GK: Guglielmo Vicario
• DEF: Djed Spence, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie (65’ Pedro Porro), Archie Gray
• MID: Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison (64’ Brennan Johnson)
• FWD: Son Heung-Min (74’ Wilson Odobert), Mathys Tel (74’ Dane Scarlett), Dejan Kulusevski

Substitutes:

Fraser Forster, Oliver Skipp, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Summary

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur First Half:

Ipswich started brightly, creating early chances, but Tottenham’s quality shone through. In the 18th minute, Son Heung-Min delivered a perfect pass to Brennan Johnson, who tapped in to open the scoring. Eight minutes later, Son repeated his brilliance, setting up Johnson again to double Spurs’ lead.

Ipswich responded in the 36th minute when Jack Clarke set up Omari Hutchinson for a well-taken goal. The hosts ended the half on the front foot but couldn’t find an equalizer.

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Half-Time: Ipswich Town 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Second Half:

Ipswich pushed for an equalizer but lacked cutting edge in front of goal. Spurs sealed the result with a third goal in the 77th minute when James Maddison set up Djed Spence, whose deflected strike beat Palmer.

Dejan Kulusevski added a fourth in the 84th minute, curling a fantastic shot into the bottom corner after being assisted by Dane Scarlett.

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Full-Time: Ipswich Town 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Stats

Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur Timeline & Key Events

• 18′ – GOAL! Brennan Johnson (Spurs) scores from a Son Heung-Min assist (0-1)
• 26′ – GOAL! Brennan Johnson (Spurs) converts again from Son’s pass (0-2)
• 36′ – GOAL! Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich) pulls one back, assisted by Jack Clarke (1-2)
• 77′ – GOAL! Djed Spence (Spurs) scores via Maddison’s assist (1-3)
• 84′ – GOAL! Dejan Kulusevski (Spurs) curls in a beautiful effort (1-4)
• FT – Tottenham win 4-1 at Portman Road

Match Impact and Player Achievements

• Ipswich’s Struggles Continue: The Tractor Boys remain in 18th place, now five points adrift of safety following Wolves’ win over Bournemouth.
• Spurs’ Revival: Tottenham’s third consecutive victory sees them climb to 12th, six points off the top 10.
• Man of the Match: Brennan Johnson – The Welsh forward’s brace was decisive, and his movement caused Ipswich’s defense numerous problems.

Tottenham Hotspur extended their winning run with a dominant 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town. Brennan Johnson stole the show with two clinical finishes, while Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski added late goals to wrap up the result. Ipswich fought hard but ultimately could not contain Spurs’ attacking firepower.

With crucial matches ahead, Ipswich must regroup quickly to avoid further slipping into relegation danger. Meanwhile, Spurs will carry strong momentum into their next fixture against Manchester City.

FAQs

Q: Who scored the goals for Tottenham Hotspur in the Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
A: Brennan Johnson (18’, 26’), Djed Spence (77’), and Dejan Kulusevski (84’).

Q: What was the impact of the Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur match on the Premier League table?
A: Ipswich Town remain 18th, five points from safety, while Tottenham moved to 12th.

Q: Who was the Man of the Match in the Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
A: Brennan Johnson, for his two goals and key contributions in the final third.

Q: How did Ipswich Town perform overall in the Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
A: Ipswich started strong but failed to maintain consistency, struggling to convert possession into goals.

Q: What’s next for both teams?
A: Ipswich travel to Manchester United in a must-win match, while Spurs face a tough test against Manchester City.

Final Score: Ipswich Town 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur