Football News Roundup — 20 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport and Sky Sports.
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Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport and Sky Sports. Each headline links through to the original report.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making
On his first start since May 2025, James Maddison provided the moment of magic Tottenham were waiting for in their 3-1 victory against Coventry, writes Phil McNulty.
Bills safety Gardner-Johnson suspended for spitting
Buffalo Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson has been suspended for one game without pay for spitting in the direction of Las Vegas Raiders players on Sunday.
Coventry latest: Lampard thought VAR would disallow Marmoush goal
Maddison and Marmoush score as Spurs get their first PL win of season
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Tottenham Hotspurs' match against Coventry in the Premier League.
Spurs beat Coventry to claim first win as Kulusevski makes long-awaited return
Tottenham claimed their first Premier League win of the season by beating Coventry 3-1 as Dejan Kulusevski made his long-awaited return after 526 days out injured.
Spurs 'lack confidence' but we are a good team - De Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto de Zerbi hails the spirit and attitude of his side following their first Premier League win of the season, as they beat Coventry City.
Lampard 'proud' of Coventry performance in defeat by Spurs
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard says he is proud of his side's performance, despite losing at struggling Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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