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First time since May 2023! Tottenham Hotspur set rare Premier League goalscoring record in 3-1 Coventry victory

Tottenham set a long-range Premier League record in their 3-1 win over Coventry City.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:38 PM
First time since May 2023! Tottenham Hotspur set rare Premier League goalscoring record in 3-1 Coventry victory
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur became the first Premier League team since May 2023 to score three goals from outside the box.
  • Spurs defeated Coventry City 3-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
  • James Maddison, Omar Marmoush, and Ben Davies all scored from outside the penalty area.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3-1 Premier League victory over Coventry City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium while setting a rare statistical record. According to data from Squawka, Roberto De Zerbi's side became the first team to score three or more goals from outside the penalty box in a single Premier League match since Fulham did so against Leicester City in May 2023. James Maddison opened the scoring from distance, followed by a 20-yard strike from Omar Marmoush and a stoppage-time long-range effort from Ben Davies.

Tottenham dominated match metrics, controlling 65.5% possession and completing 499 passes compared to Coventry's 222. Spurs registered 16 total shots with five on target, while Coventry managed 12 attempts and 26 touches in the opposition penalty area.

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