Huddersfield vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Follow all the action from the John Smith's Stadium as it happens

  • Premier League new boys Huddersfield will play host to Tottenham Hotspur
  • Two points and three places currently separate the sides in the Premier League
  • Manager David Wagner will select from an unchanged squad for the fixture
  • Tottenham meanwhile have been boosted by Christian Eriksen's return to fitness 

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David Wagner's Huddersfield will take on Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham in Saturday's early kick-off, as the Premier League returns.

Only two points separate Spurs in fourth from today's hosts Huddersfield in eighth after the Terriers made a blistering start to life in the top flight.

The fixture is set to be the first meeting in England's top division between Huddersfield and Spurs since March 1972, when the sides shared a 1-1 draw at Leeds Road.


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  • Danny Gallagher

    Host commentator

14:21

Read Sportmail's IAN HERBERT'S account of what happened in West Yorkshire, as Spurs ran riot and Harry Kane continued to establish himself as one of world football's elite.

MATCH REPORT.

14:19
FULL TIME: HUDDERSFIELD 0-4 TOTTENHAM

The final whistle has blown at the John Smith's Stadium.

14:18
GOAL DETAIL

It was by no means a classic, but Davies picked out Sissoko on the penalty spot and the midfielder manages to hold off his marker and stab the ball home.

It's nothing more than Spurs deserve, they've been beyond commanding in all aspects.

Three points rightfully heading back to north London.

14:17
GOAL - TOTTENHAM

It's bundled over the line by Sissoko, who scores his first PL goal for Spurs.

14:16
THREE MINUTES ADDED TIME TO BE PLAYED
14:15

Ince whips in a lethal corner but Dier heads clear.

A second wave of a attack is broken up by Walker-Peters to send Spurs on a muted counter.

14:15

88mins: Cynical foul from Winks gifts Huddersfield a free-kick.

Lucky not to be given a yellow. 

Terriers attack quickly and win a corner...

14:12
SUBSTITUTE - TOTTENHAM

And that's everything from Kane, who departs to a standing ovation to be replaced by Son Heung-Min.

14:12
CHANCE

Alli frees Sissoko who curls an effort on target, but the keeper is equal to it.

Kane is sniffing for a rebound, but it doesn't drop.

14:11

85mins: Now entering the final five and the Terriers are playing a possession game at the back.

The steady build up eventually finds Malone out wide, but his cross-cum-shot goes well over.

14:09
STAT ATTACK

Attempts on goal: Huddersfield - 4 Tottenham -12

Attempts on target: Huddersfield - 1 Tottenham - 5

14:08
SUBSTITUTE - TOTTENHAM

Kyle Walker-Peters comes on in place of Kieran Trippier.

14:08
SUBSTITUTE - HUDDERSFIELD

Veteran Dean Whitehead comes on to replace Hogg.

14:06

79mins: Spurs winding up a little now, they know they've had this match won for some time.

Alli still linking up brightly with Kane and Winks. It still feels like there could be one final goal in this one.

14:00
SUBSTITUTION - TOTTENHAM

74mins: Eriksen makes way for Frenchman Moussa Sissoko.

13:59

Lossl again pushing his luck.

The Terriers keeper jumps above Eriksen but palms the ball back into his box.

A bizarre move, as Eriksen is allowed straight back into the action. Luckily he can't slip the pass to a waiting Alli, and Huddersfield are let off.

Not the most solid day at the office for the 'keeper.

Meanwhile, Spurs are readying Sissoko.

13:56

69mins: A lapse of concentration from Spurs new boy Sanchez allows Huddersfield in.

Malone nips around the back and pings a ball from the byline, but Kachunga doesn't get his head to it.

Wasted opportunity.

13:51
BOOKED - KACHUNGA

The striker went in late on Vertonghen when trying to stop the Belgium volleying the ball clear. 

A painful case of studs on the top of the football. Yellow quickly issued by the ref.

13:50

63mins: Billing and Malone instantly link up with a long ball down the left.

Huddersfield still trying their luck by going in from wide, but Spurs are repelling them every time.

13:48
SUBSTITUTIONS - HUDDERSFIELD

Scott Malone and Philip Billing come on to replace Chris Lowe and Aaron Mooy for the hosts.

13:46

59mins: Tottenham retain the ball in the middle before Vertonghen breaks through.

He fancies his chances and hits it, but it's well over.

Huddersfield now lining up some subs...

13:44
BOOKED - DELE ALLI

He's gone in the book and it's for diving.

Alli needs to have a word with himself here after throwing himself over the 'keeper.

Obvious and needless, Neil Swarbrick sees straight through it.

13:40

Brief stoppage in play while Kieran Trippier gets treatment. The full-back had an aerial collision with Huddersfield's Tom Ince.

He'll be fine to continue.

13:39

51mins: Big tackle from Jorgensen halts the flow of Alli.

The midfielder is linking up expertly with Eriksen and benefiting greatly from the return of the Danishman.

When they exploit the areas in the final third Spurs seem to be finding space from nowehere.

13:36

49mins: Dier heads it across to Kane who sees the ball slip through his legs.

He is human, after all. 

13:35

49mins: Terriers have come out more cautious but can't stop Spurs pressing forward.

A clutter in the box almost sees Kane stab it home. Tottenham corner.

13:31
Kick-off: Second half

And we're back under way. No changes for either side.

13:19
It could be more...
Kane outstretches to acrobatically get the ball into the net... only to be ruled offside
Dele Alli comes agonisingly close to extending Spurs' lead further, but is denied by the post
13:16
HALF TIME: HUDDERSFIELD 0-3 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
13:16
One minute of time to be added here

As Huddersfield clear their lines from the corner.

13:14

44mins: Spurs corner. Kane again found in the channel with plenty of space. His effort is put behind.

13:12

41mins: Spurs now looking to pen Huddersfield into their own half, but the home side have other ideas.

Depoitre breaks and smashes an effort from distance, which absolutely cracks the crossbar.

13:08
The man who can't stop scoring

Kane punches the air in jubilation after scoring his second goal of the match at the John Smith's Stadium.

Two goals for Kane and three for Spurs before half-time. Things are looking rosy
13:06
ALMOST A THIRD...

Kane has the ball in the back of the net again.... but he's offside.

It seems a matter of when, not if, Kane gets another hat-trick.

An incredible display by the striker so far.

13:05

35mins: Vertonghen clears with a powerful head.

The Terriers second line begins a supplementary attack, but Spurs hold strong. Immediate counter, as per.

13:04

33mins: La Parra bombs down the wing and reaches the byline.

Ince is begging for the cut back but his team-mate can't pull it off.

Huddersfield keep on the pressure and win a free kick on the edge. Mooy to take.

13:01

30mins: Spurs displaying a masterclass in counter attack.

They're happy to soak up pressure and hit the hosts on the counter, and this is why.

Alli hits the post after turning Jorgensen inside and out. It's too easy for Spurs, and Lossl could only watch helplessly as the upright saved his blushes.

13:00

28mins: A second corner for the Terriers as Trippier deflects Lowe's cross behind. 

Mooy took it short before whipping it in, only for Lloris to pluck it out of the air.

Huddersfield are still going at Spurs, but so far all their attempts from wide have come to little.

12:57

26mins: Huddersfield are shocked but they're still swinging. A high press sees them win a corner which Kane clears.

12:55
GOAL DETAIL

They're coming thick and fast.

Kane takes the ball on his chest on the edge of the area, dropping his shoulder to deceive his marker and come inside.

A glimmer of opportunity presents itself and Kane lashes the ball home from distance, an unstoppable effort.

He's now on for his second hat-trick of the week...

12:53
GOAL - TOTTENHAM

Harry Kane is absolutely on fire and this game is now out of reach.

12:53

The face of joy. Ben Davies bags Spurs' second.

Joy for Ben Davies who scores Tottenham's second of the afternoon
12:50

19mins: A complete let off for Huddersfield.

Right up the other end goalkeeper Lossl messes around with the ball at his feet in the area.

Kane steals it and rounds the stopper, but the angle is against him.

The cut inside doesn't work and Huddersfield are safe... somehow.

12:49

18mins: Terriers bomb forward again and the home fans want a penalty.

It's been waved away, as Sanchez is seen as the innocent party. Kachunga was sent to ground and visibly feels aggrieved.

 

12:47
GOAL DETAIL

It was liquid football, it really was. 

Eriksen, Alli and Kane each linking up with some sublime, methodical football.

Nimble touches eventually played marauding full-back Davies through on goal, who beat the onrushing Lossl with a deft, slotted effort.

2-0 Spurs, and much deserved.

12:46
GOAL - TOTTENHAM

15mins: And we have our second. Ben Davies

12:45

14mins: The Terriers are still coming at Spurs, and this game has remained open.

Smith keeps looking for big target man Depoitre at any opportunity.

It's a bold tactic, though Spurs look lethal on the break.

12:44
We've seen this before...

Harry Kane doing what Harry Kane does best...

Kane strikes within 10 minutes to give Spurs an early lead in the match
12:42

11mins: Spurs have their tails up now. 

Davies whips in a freekick from the Spurs left flank and the home side manage to clear their lines.

12:40
GOAL DETAIL - HARRY KANE

9mins: It was always going to be him.

The ball surged forward at pace and as soon as Kane was picked out everything looked like a formality.

The England international kept his composure to slot the ball into the bottom corner. Goalkeeper Lossl helpless.

1-0 Spurs.

12:39
GOAL - TOTTENHAM

And just like that Spurs press up the other end and score. 

Football, eh?

12:39
HUDDERSFIELD CHANCE

7mins: Spurs look rattled, and rightly so.

Tommy Smith has been a menace surging from full-back. His pass splits the Spurs defence and the follow up shot forces a corner.

They clear their lines, but just..

12:37

6mins: Welcome to the action, son. Jonathan Hogg leaves a bit on Harry Winks after crashing into the young Spurs midfielder. 

Ref plays action on. Huddersfield are in the mood for this one..

12:35

4mins: Tommy Smith lashes a shot at Lloris from distance.

The French stopper has to get a solid wrist behind it, as that was goal bound.

The decibels have risen again, the home fans are lapping up this courage from their side.

12:32

2mins: Jorgensen brings down Kane rashly, freekick to Spurs.

12:31

1mins: Kane, who else, is already looking lively.

Trippier finds him in the middle and the striker forces a corner after turning back inside his marker.

Huddersfield clear.

12:30
KICK-OFF

And we're under way, the visitors getting the game started.

12:26
Kick-off just under five minutes away

The players have gathered in the tunnel and we're now just minutes away from kick-off.

Atmosphere is rowdy in the John Smith's Stadium.

The home fans think their side can take something here.

12:18
Wagner insists every opponent is as important as the last

"For us the first six games were big contest as it's first time in Premier League in club history.

"We will know if we (can) beat one of top six of the teams who will play for the title, we're looking forward to it.

"We need to adapt and show them what we are."

12:03
TEAM NEWS - HUDDERSFIELD

David Wagner makes one change as Rajiv Van la Parra comes back into the starting XI.

12:01
Surprise start for youngster Winks
12:00
TEAM NEWS - TOTTENHAM

Loris; Alderweireld, Sanchez, Vertonghen; Davies, Trippier; Dier, Winks, Eriksen, Alli; Kane

11:57
"i can't think when he'll ever be in bad form"

High praise from Gary Neville on Harry Kane.

The Sky Sports pundit here has compared the Spurs striker to Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

11:56
Spurs are in the building

Tottenham have arrived at the John Smith's Stadium.

Among them, Christian Eriksen, deemed fit for this fixture.

11:28
Welcome, one and all

The Premier League action will be kicked off today by new boys Huddersfield, who will look to continue their strong start to life in the top flight against Spurs.

The visitors have a strong record against newly promoted sides under Mauricio Pochettino, and arrive into this game off the back of their midweek Champions League heroics.

Team news, arrivals and line-ups all coming soon on Sportsmail. Stay tuned.