On Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur faced Ipswich Town at Portman Road, securing a dominant 4-1 victory. This match marked Spurs' first Saturday 15:00 GMT kick-off since September 21 against Brentford.
Strong performances from key players, particularly Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson, drove the result for Spurs. After just one minute, Ipswich had the first opportunity of the game when Liam Delap’s shot was expertly saved by Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Following this, Delap had another chance but missed the target.
Spurs quickly asserted control of the match when, at 18 minutes, Son set up Johnson who found the back of the net, marking Johnson's return from injury with his instinctual goal. Just eight minutes later, Johnson doubled the lead, finishing smartly after Son provided yet another assist.
Despite trailing, Ipswich showed resilience and managed to pull one back just before half-time when Omari Hutchinson scored from a Jack Clarke setup, bringing the score to 2-1 at the break.
The second half saw Spurs make tactical substitutions with Pedro Porro and James Maddison coming on for Destiny Udogie and Johnson around the 65-minute mark. The fresh legs paid off when, minutes later, Maddison’s skill created space for Djed Spence, whose deflected shot increased the Spurs' lead to 3-1.
With just over five minutes left, Dejan Kulusevski rounded off the scoring with a well-placed shot after cutting inside from the right, sealing the match at 4-1. This victory not only solidified Spurs' position but also marked their third consecutive win—a milestone they had not achieved until now this season.
Meanwhile, Chester FC bounced back from their recent cup semi-final loss with a commendable league performance against Ellesmere Port, winning convincingly with the scoreline of 4-1. The scoring started early, with Sarah Redman netting the opener just eight minutes after kick-off. Chester dominated proceedings throughout the first half before Ellesmere Port equalized with a penalty three minutes after the interval.
Chester continued to pressure, regaining the lead when Ciara Lee scored with an impressive solo effort shortly after the hour mark. The final two goals came from Emma Gray, who showcased remarkable finishing skills, ensuring all three points for the Blues.
With these results, both Tottenham Hotspur and Chester have shown their capabilities to recover and deliver strong performances following previous disappointments—marking important victories as the season progresses.