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The dust had barely settled on the penalty handed to Kylian Mbappe against Racing Santander when England delivered fresh refereeing admissions, this time over decisive errors in a Premier League fixture.

Spain's Technical Committee of Referees admitted the spot-kick awarded to Mbappe against Racing Santander should never have been given, in an eleventh-round clash that Real Madrid won 3-0.

A serious refereeing error had occurred, the Committee acknowledged, confirming the contact between Mbappe and defender Mateo Prati was no penalty.

Palmer's sending-off

Over in England, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel ruled that Chelsea's Cole Palmer deserved a straight red card during his side's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, the London derby played on 24 October in round eight.

Referee Chris Kavanagh booked Palmer in the 70th minute for a shove on Tottenham midfielder Matheus Fernandes. The England international then picked up a second yellow and was dismissed after a challenge on Conor Gallagher.

The five-member panel voted 3-2 that Palmer's first challenge on Fernandes warranted a direct sending-off. The majority judged that the player deliberately made contact with the head, and that his action was unnecessary, dangerous and carried out with excessive force.

Published by the Premier League, the panel's verdict read: "The majority felt that Palmer's action towards Fernandes involved clear contact with the head, and was unnecessary, dangerous and carried out with excessive force."

On the VAR call, though, the panel was unanimous. John Brooks was right not to intervene, they agreed, because Kavanagh's yellow card was not a "clear and obvious error" that demanded video technology.

Palmer had already sat out a one-match ban, missing Chelsea's League Cup defeat to Liverpool. Treating the first incident as a direct red, however, would have ruled him out for three games. That would have cost him the 2-0 win over Manchester United, in which he scored a penalty, plus the following round against Sunderland.

Tottenham penalty

Another flashpoint from the same game split the panel 3-2. Tottenham should have had a penalty in the 85th minute for Moises Caicedo's foul on Dominic Solanke, they ruled, yet by the same margin they upheld the VAR's decision not to intervene.

According to the majority, "Caicedo was continually holding Solanke, while he was away from the ball, which affected the opponent's ability to advance".

So Tottenham claimed only their second league win over Chelsea in 36 years. Mike Penders turned the ball into his own net in the 77th minute before Mathys Tel sealed it late on.

Tottenham Hotspur host Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

In their November 2024 Premier League clash, Ipswich Town pulled off a major shock by defeating Tottenham 2-1 away from home to claim their first top-flight win in over two decades. Tottenham quickly extracted a measure of revenge later that season in February 2025, travelling to Portman Road and comfortably cruising to a 4-1 victory.

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When is Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League kick-off?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

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Here are the options available for purchasing tickets for the Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League match:

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How much do Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League tickets cost?

Here are the ticket price breakdowns for the upcoming Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town:

Adult general admission: Tickets purchased directly through the club typically range from £38 to £109, depending on the seating tier and category of the fixture.

Premium hospitality packages and VIP matchday: Experiences through official club channels start at higher price tiers, often exceeding £200+ depending on the lounge access and dining options included.

If official tickets are sold out through primary club sales, secondary ticket platforms such as StubHub list tickets based on market demand:

Average Resale Prices: generally list tickets for this fixture starting around £125 for upper-tier or shortside seating options.

Premium & VIP Resale: Premium seating locations, lower tier seats near the halfway line, or high-demand blocks can range up to £325 or higher depending on live marketplace supply and demand.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League: Everything you need to know

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Form

Tottenham have won none of their last five matches across all competitions, recording three draws and two defeats. Their most recent outing ended 1-1 against Manchester United in the Premier League, and they were beaten 2-3 by Aston Villa in an earlier league fixture. A 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup also features in that run. Spurs have scored just two goals across those five matches and conceded six, reflecting a side that has struggled at both ends of the pitch.

Ipswich have won two and lost three of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League, though they won their previous outing 2-1 against Fulham. The visitors have scored eight goals and conceded ten across the five matches, with their two wins demonstrating an ability to take points when the opportunity presents itself.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town: Recent Head-to-Head Record

The most recent meeting between these clubs came in February 2025, when Ipswich Town hosted Tottenham Hotspur and lost 1-4 in a Premier League fixture. Before that, Tottenham visited Ipswich in November 2024 and lost 1-2 in the Premier League. Across the last five recorded meetings, Ipswich hold two wins to Tottenham's two, with one additional result from a 2020 friendly in which Spurs won 3-0.

Tottenham Hotspur host Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

In their November 2024 Premier League clash, Ipswich Town pulled off a major shock by defeating Tottenham 2-1 away from home to claim their first top-flight win in over two decades. Tottenham quickly extracted a measure of revenge later that season in February 2025, travelling to Portman Road and comfortably cruising to a 4-1 victory.

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When is Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League kick-off?

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

How to buy Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League tickets?

Here are the options available for purchasing tickets for the Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League match:

Official Club Ticketing: Tickets can be purchased directly through the official Tottenham Hotspur or Ipswich Town club ticketing portals, which typically require a paid club membership or season ticket holder status depending on demand and ticket availability.

Secondary Ticket Platforms: If official club options are completely sold out, general admission tickets can often be found on secondary ticket platforms such as StubHub. These platforms allow fans to buy and sell tickets for upcoming Premier League fixtures when primary allocations are exhausted.

How much do Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League tickets cost?

Here are the ticket price breakdowns for the upcoming Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town:

Adult general admission: Tickets purchased directly through the club typically range from £38 to £109, depending on the seating tier and category of the fixture.

Premium hospitality packages and VIP matchday: Experiences through official club channels start at higher price tiers, often exceeding £200+ depending on the lounge access and dining options included.

If official tickets are sold out through primary club sales, secondary ticket platforms such as StubHub list tickets based on market demand:

Average Resale Prices: generally list tickets for this fixture starting around £125 for upper-tier or shortside seating options.

Premium & VIP Resale: Premium seating locations, lower tier seats near the halfway line, or high-demand blocks can range up to £325 or higher depending on live marketplace supply and demand.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Premier League: Everything you need to know

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town Form

Tottenham have won none of their last five matches across all competitions, recording three draws and two defeats. Their most recent outing ended 1-1 against Manchester United in the Premier League, and they were beaten 2-3 by Aston Villa in an earlier league fixture. A 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup also features in that run. Spurs have scored just two goals across those five matches and conceded six, reflecting a side that has struggled at both ends of the pitch.

Ipswich have won two and lost three of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League, though they won their previous outing 2-1 against Fulham. The visitors have scored eight goals and conceded ten across the five matches, with their two wins demonstrating an ability to take points when the opportunity presents itself.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich Town: Recent Head-to-Head Record

The most recent meeting between these clubs came in February 2025, when Ipswich Town hosted Tottenham Hotspur and lost 1-4 in a Premier League fixture. Before that, Tottenham visited Ipswich in November 2024 and lost 1-2 in the Premier League. Across the last five recorded meetings, Ipswich hold two wins to Tottenham's two, with one additional result from a 2020 friendly in which Spurs won 3-0.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the cultural shift within his squad that has sparked a significant upturn in Premier League form. After a massive summer of investment, the Italian believes his players have finally transitioned from a group of talented individuals into a cohesive unit.

Unity sparked by Marbella trip

Tottenham produced a professional display to overcome a 10-man Crystal Palace with a 2-0 victory on Saturday, marking the first time the club has secured three consecutive league wins in 616 days. The Italian tactician pointed to a mid-season trip to Marbella as the turning point for a squad that saw ten new faces arrive during a £380 million ($509m) summer recruitment drive funded by the Lewis family. De Zerbi highlighted that the mental shift has been just as important as the tactical one in recent weeks.

"I think even before the national break we were playing well. We were playing maybe not 90 minutes, but many parts of the game we played very well. We didn't score. We conceded a stupid goal and then we lost energy. We lost spirit. We lost the right union between the players. If we compare Tottenham before the national break and Tottenham after the national break, now we are playing as a team. Before the national break we were playing as many very good players, but not as a team," De Zerbi revealed, as quoted by ESPN.

Gray shines in makeshift role

Archie Gray continues to be a revelation for Spurs, despite being deployed out of his natural position. The 20-year-old was once again utilized at right-back, marking the ninth time this season he has filled that role, and he rewarded his manager's faith with a dominant performance and a crucial headed goal. However, his afternoon was cut short when De Zerbi opted to substitute him at the interval to avoid a potential red card following an early booking.

"He's improving a lot. After Manchester United, he's playing very, very well and as a mature player. I didn't want to take a risk for another yellow card. I'm sorry because he was playing very well. I explained why I took the decision, but I think it was the right decision in that moment," the Spurs boss explained when discussing the youngster's development.

Defensive reinforcements return to fitness

The emergence of Gray as a reliable option in the backline has allowed the club to manage the return of Pedro Porro with extreme caution. The Spanish World Cup winner has been plagued by a persistent hamstring issue that saw him miss the start of the season and suffer a setback during a loss to Aston Villa in September. Porro is now back in full training and is expected to be available for the upcoming clash against Leeds United.

De Zerbi emphasized the importance of player communication during the recovery process, noting that Porro was instrumental in deciding his own involvement against Palace. "Pedro is ready. We didn't take risks. Speaking with him, he decided before the game to not start and he was very honest with me. And I appreciate a lot because the Premier League is 38 games, not one game," the manager noted.

Competition for places intensifies

The depth of the Tottenham squad was further showcased in the second half when Porro and Destiny Udogie operated together on the flanks. The arrival of Andy Robertson on a free transfer in June has provided much-needed cover for Udogie, who has struggled with various fitness concerns throughout the year. Robertson's consistency has allowed De Zerbi to rotate his full-backs without a drop in quality, a luxury not always available to his predecessors at the club.

Udogie now faces the challenge of staying fit to reclaim his permanent spot in the starting XI. De Zerbi has made it clear that he expects the Italian defender to build up his rhythm through consistent training sessions. "With Udogie, hopefully we can work many weeks in a row. Until now, it was not possible," the coach added.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the cultural shift within his squad that has sparked a significant upturn in Premier League form. After a massive summer of investment, the Italian believes his players have finally transitioned from a group of talented individuals into a cohesive unit.

Unity sparked by Marbella trip

Tottenham produced a professional display to overcome a 10-man Crystal Palace with a 2-0 victory on Saturday, marking the first time the club has secured three consecutive league wins in 616 days. The Italian tactician pointed to a mid-season trip to Marbella as the turning point for a squad that saw ten new faces arrive during a £380 million ($509m) summer recruitment drive funded by the Lewis family. De Zerbi highlighted that the mental shift has been just as important as the tactical one in recent weeks.

"I think even before the national break we were playing well. We were playing maybe not 90 minutes, but many parts of the game we played very well. We didn't score. We conceded a stupid goal and then we lost energy. We lost spirit. We lost the right union between the players. If we compare Tottenham before the national break and Tottenham after the national break, now we are playing as a team. Before the national break we were playing as many very good players, but not as a team," De Zerbi revealed, as quoted by ESPN.

Gray shines in makeshift role

Archie Gray continues to be a revelation for Spurs, despite being deployed out of his natural position. The 20-year-old was once again utilized at right-back, marking the ninth time this season he has filled that role, and he rewarded his manager's faith with a dominant performance and a crucial headed goal. However, his afternoon was cut short when De Zerbi opted to substitute him at the interval to avoid a potential red card following an early booking.

"He's improving a lot. After Manchester United, he's playing very, very well and as a mature player. I didn't want to take a risk for another yellow card. I'm sorry because he was playing very well. I explained why I took the decision, but I think it was the right decision in that moment," the Spurs boss explained when discussing the youngster's development.

Defensive reinforcements return to fitness

The emergence of Gray as a reliable option in the backline has allowed the club to manage the return of Pedro Porro with extreme caution. The Spanish World Cup winner has been plagued by a persistent hamstring issue that saw him miss the start of the season and suffer a setback during a loss to Aston Villa in September. Porro is now back in full training and is expected to be available for the upcoming clash against Leeds United.

De Zerbi emphasized the importance of player communication during the recovery process, noting that Porro was instrumental in deciding his own involvement against Palace. "Pedro is ready. We didn't take risks. Speaking with him, he decided before the game to not start and he was very honest with me. And I appreciate a lot because the Premier League is 38 games, not one game," the manager noted.

Competition for places intensifies

The depth of the Tottenham squad was further showcased in the second half when Porro and Destiny Udogie operated together on the flanks. The arrival of Andy Robertson on a free transfer in June has provided much-needed cover for Udogie, who has struggled with various fitness concerns throughout the year. Robertson's consistency has allowed De Zerbi to rotate his full-backs without a drop in quality, a luxury not always available to his predecessors at the club.

Udogie now faces the challenge of staying fit to reclaim his permanent spot in the starting XI. De Zerbi has made it clear that he expects the Italian defender to build up his rhythm through consistent training sessions. "With Udogie, hopefully we can work many weeks in a row. Until now, it was not possible," the coach added.

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Birmingham City Women host Tottenham Hotspur Women at ARMCO Arena in Solihull in a WSL fixture that carries real weight for both clubs at this stage of the season.

Amy Merricks' side have shown they can compete with the league's stronger teams, having drawn with Arsenal Women in their most recent WSL outing. A home win would do plenty for their confidence and their position at the bottom of the table.

Tottenham arrive in the Midlands sitting fifth in the WSL, making this a fixture they will be expected to take something from. Martin Ho's team have found form inconsistent, though, with defeats to Arsenal and Chelsea in recent league matches casting doubt on their top-four credentials.

Birmingham have won two of their last five across all competitions and carry the advantage of playing on home turf. ARMCO Arena has become a ground where they are difficult to break down.

Spurs' attacking output in cup football has been sharp — a 6-1 win over Bristol City WFC last time out shows the firepower they possess — but their league form tells a different story.

This is a match where Birmingham's home advantage could prove decisive against a Tottenham side that has struggled for consistency in the WSL this term.

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Team news & squads

Tottenham Hotspur made their numerical advantage count against Crystal Palace, running out 2-0 winners today, Saturday, in the Premier League. A third straight victory lifts them to eighth on 12 points.

The result spared Manchester United some embarrassment, keeping them one place above the relegation zone and level on points with Palace after their own 2-0 defeat earlier in the same round, at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge.

Palace started cautiously, sitting deep behind a defensive block while Tottenham looked to impose their rhythm from the off.

They almost caught the hosts cold in the 10th minute, but Antonin Kinsky saved smartly from Daichi Kamada.

Everything changed in the 12th minute. The video assistant referee reviewed Jean-Philippe Mateta's violent challenge on Micky van de Ven after the referee had initially reached for a yellow card. He upgraded the decision to a red, and Palace were down to ten men from the 13th minute.

Archie Gray picked up a yellow of his own in the 15th minute. Then Tottenham cashed in on the extra man, breaking the deadlock in the 25th minute when Gray rose unmarked at the far post to head home a corner.

Spurs kept pressing. Henderson denied Dominic Solanke with a strong save in the 51st minute and then turned away another effort from Robertson in the 71st.

Jan Paul van Hecke doubled the lead in the 73rd minute, heading home a cross delivered from the left by Matias Fernandez.

Kulusevski replaced Egypt's Omar Marmoush in the 77th minute, with the forward having offered little all afternoon.

Henderson shone again in the 81st minute, keeping out a fierce strike from Sandro Tonali. Kudus then spurned a clear chance in the 90th, steering a Luca Williams-Barnett cross over the bar from close range.

Those closing minutes brought Williams-Barnett his first Premier League appearance after he came on for Mathys Tel in the 88th minute.

Tottenham saw it out to bank the three points. Crystal Palace stay on seven, 18th in the table and third from bottom.

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Tottenham beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to move closer to the positions that matter. The sides are evenly matched until the 13th minute, when Mateta makes a bad challenge on van de Ven while trying to reach the ball. VAR calls Oliver over, and he sends Mateta off. De Zerbi's side have an extra man for the rest of the match, with plenty of time and little to worry about. In the 25th minute, Archie Gray heads in Kudus' corner from the right. Palace drop everyone back to defend as Tottenham dominate and create chance after chance. Their pressure brings a second goal when van Hecke heads in a cross from Mateus Fernandes. Kulusevski also tries his luck late on, but Henderson denies him.

Tottenham have won three in a row, following victories over Coventry and Chelsea, to put their difficult start to the season behind them. They sit eighth on 12 points, four behind fourth-placed Chelsea and a place in the next Champions League. Who would have thought it a month ago? Before the international break, Spurs travel to Elland Road to face Leeds. When they return, they host Ipswich, visit Sunderland and welcome Fulham, before Arsenal come to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That run gives them licence to dream.

Mateta red card leaves Palace with 10 men

Palace made an encouraging start, with Mateta firing straight at Antonin Kinsky, but disaster struck in the 13th minute. As Micky van de Ven passed the ball back to his goalkeeper, Mateta's studs caught the Tottenham defender on the back of the heel.

According to the Guardian, referee Michael Oliver initially showed a yellow card, but the outcome was inevitable once VAR sent him to the monitor. Not for the first time this season, after Axel Disasi's red card against Ipswich last month, Palace were down to 10 men with most of the game still to play.

Gray and Van Hecke head Tottenham to a third straight win

Palace kept Tottenham at bay for a while, but they played a part in their own downfall again. Nobody picked up Gray at the back post from a deep Mohammed Kudus corner, and he headed in unopposed, having scored his first Spurs goal against Palace in a rare win under Thomas Frank last year.

De Zerbi still wanted more from his side given their numerical advantage, and he replaced Gray with Pedro Porro at the break. Van Hecke then headed in the second, and Spurs have now won three in a row for the first time in 616 days.

Sage's job in doubt as Palace slip into the bottom three

The result was Palace's third straight league defeat, and it leaves Sage's position in serious doubt. There was an expectation that he could be sacked if they lost this game, and the cameras caught chair Steve Parish looking less than impressed in the stand after Gray's opener.

Palace did not disgrace themselves, and they have been much better in the cup competitions under Sage. However, they now sit in the bottom three, and Parish alone will decide his fate, with Sean Dyche and Frank waiting in the wings.

Liverpool next for Palace before the international break

Sage's next test is a home game against Liverpool before the international break, and it could be his last.

Tottenham, meanwhile, have moved into the top half of the table, and De Zerbi, who used his programme notes to warn his players against complacency, will want them to keep their momentum going.

Spurs seek momentum after historic Stamford Bridge triumph

Tottenham Hotspur host Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium looking to build on consecutive Premier League victories. Roberto De Zerbi's side enter the London derby high on confidence following a rare and historic 3-0 triumph away against rivals Chelsea.

Palace arrive in 17th place under new manager Pierre Sage, struggling for form and goals in recent weeks.

Despite the recent high, De Zerbi insists his squad must stay grounded and hungry for more success.

De Zerbi demands relentless hunger from Tottenham squad

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, De Zerbi emphasized that two wins are merely a stepping stone rather than the final destination. "We have not achieved our goal. We want to make our fans happy, not now, at the end of the season," De Zerbi stated.

"Now we have to push, we have to stay focused, we have to increase the spirit, the appetite to win games in a row... The step of this club is to win games in a row and to be angry day by day, game by game, win by win. One time or two times are not enough."

De Zerbi praised the leadership group within the dressing room, including James Maddison, Pedro Porro, and Micky van de Ven, for keeping standards high.

Maddison available as De Zerbi praises Tel's development

De Zerbi confirmed that influential playmaker James Maddison has recovered sufficiently to feature against Palace despite managing his training load. "James is available. He is a special player for us, a special player because he has unique characteristics, different than everyone," De Zerbi noted.

The Italian manager also addressed Mathys Tel's progress following his standout goal against Chelsea. "I'm proud and happy, but first of all for him, because I love working for the players, to improve the players," De Zerbi explained.

"Mathys is working very hard. He's a smart guy. He has a big, big potential. His improvement, I think, is making the decision, the last decision."

Testing test awaits against Pierre Sage's Palace side

Reflecting on their upcoming opponents, De Zerbi expressed high respect for Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage and the challenges of competing across multiple competitions.

"I know very well Pierre Sage. He is a very good coach... It is not easy to play in three competitions, because they are playing in the Premier League, in the European League and in Carabao Cup," De Zerbi observed.

Tottenham will look to channel their recent momentum to secure another vital three points in front of home supporters.