The 2000-01 Premier League campaign was one of the most memorable in the recent history of Ipswich Town.

Having been promoted via the Division One playoffs during the following season, wins over the likes of Liverpool, Everton and Newcastle United helped George Burley's men to finish fifth.

It meant that the Suffolk outfit qualified for the next term's UEFA Cup, where they famously defeated Inter Milan at Portman Road, before eventually being eliminated from the competition in the return leg at the San Siro.

However, while Ipswich were making an impression in Europe, their domestic form had suffered dramatically, so much so that when they made the trip to Tottenham Hotspur 13 years ago today, they were bottom of the table with just one victory to their name.

In contrast, hosting Spurs were seventh in the Premier League and just six points adrift of leaders Newcastle United. As far as the bookmakers were concerned, this was a home banker.

So, when Tottenham midfielder Simon Davies prodded in Sergei Rebrov's cross from close range in the 12th minute, it seemed that the encounter was going very much with the script.

Yet, in the 38th minute, Ipswich hit back. Hermann Hreidarsson found Finidi George inside the area and, having controlled the ball on his chest, the Nigerian winger hooked his effort over Spurs goalkeeper Neil Sullivan and into the net.

After restoring parity, the game then swung Ipswich's way even further when Spurs were reduced to 10 men nine minutes after the restart. Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham clashed with Ipswich centre-back John McGreal and referee Mike Riley decided that the former of that duo had thrown a punch, which resulted in him being dismissed.

Despite their numerical advantage, it appeared that Ipswich were going to have to settle for a share of the spoils until just two minutes from the end.

George turned provider on this occasion as his cross from the right flank picked out Alun Armstrong, who headed beyond Sullivan's reach.

There was still enough time remaining for Spurs substitute Gus Poyet to try his luck, but Town goalkeeper Matteo Sereni was equal to the Uruguayan's effort, which ensured that Ipswich had collected three points for only the second time since the start of the season.

Speaking after the final whistle, victorious boss Burley said: "We've not played badly at all this season, but today we had all the determination and desire to out-pass a quality side like Tottenham."

TOTTENHAM: Sullivan; Perry (Gardner), King, Richards, Taricco; Davies (Poyet), Freund, Anderton, Ziege; Sheringham, Rebrov (Ferdinand)

IPSWICH: Sereni; Makin, McGreal (Bramble), Hreidarsson, Venus; Magilton (Armstrong), Holland, Wright, Reuser, George; M Bent (Naylor)