QPR boss Neil Critchley backed Jamal Lowe to make an impact for the club after the forward scored on his full debut in a 1-1 draw at home to Swansea.Lowe, a recent loan signing from Bournemouth, opened the scoring after 27 minutes at Loftus Road.But he missed chances to double Rangers’ lead before Jay Fulton netted a late equaliser for the Swans.Critchley said: “I thought he was exce...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson paid tribute to his team’s resilience after they outlasted Swansea City to make the fourth round of the FA Cup.Pearson watched his team snatch a 2-1 victory in extra-time through 20-year-old substitute Sam Bell.The young Bristolian scored his first goal for the club in the 112th minute to earn the Robins a fourth-round tie at home to West Bromwich Albion....Full Story »

Sam Bell scored a superb winner nine minutes from the end of extra time to book Bristol City a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win at Swansea.The Robins substitute cut in from the left and fired past goalkeeper Andy Fisher to settle the replay and reward his club with a home tie against West Brom.It was 20-year-old Bell’s first senior goal for the club.Mark Sykes’ ...Full Story »

Swansea made their numerical advantage count as they beat 10-man Sunderland 3-1 at the Stadium of Light.Luke O’Nien’s early dismissal meant the Black Cats had to play more than 70 minutes with a player less, and while they kept their opponents out until the interval, they were blown away as Swansea scored three goals in the second half.Joel Piroe opened the scoring in the 50th minute...Full Story »

Russell Martin rued Swansea’s failure to capitalise on a “brilliant” first half after his side were denied a win in their FA Cup third-round tie at Bristol City.Liam Cullen capitalised on an error from Rob Atkinson to set up Joel Piroe to shoot into an unguarded net on 15 minutes but the Swans failed to build on their advantage despite dominating before the break.Antoine Semeny...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo headed a second-half equaliser as Bristol City fought back to earn an FA Cup third-round replay with Swansea City after a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.The visitors were gifted a 15th-minute lead when Rob Atkinson’s misplaced pass inside his own box was intercepted by Liam Cullen, who squared for Joel Piroe to shoot into an unguarded net.But after being outplayed in the first hal...Full Story »

Vincent Kompany paid tribute to his young Dutch loan star Ian Maatsen after he fired in the two goals that earned a sixth successive win in the Championship for his Burnley side with a 2-1 triumph at Swansea.The 20-year-old Chelsea player, who is on a season long loan at Turf Moor, scored twice in the opening 23 minutes with magnificent left-footed strikes that gave home keeper Steven Benda no c...Full Story »

Two screamers from Dutchman Ian Maatsen enabled Championship table-toppers Burnley to kick-off their New Year with a sixth win in a row as they completed the double over Swansea in a 2-1 win at the Swansea.com Stadium.Burnley’s energetic high press forced Swansea into some errors, and it was Vincent Kompany’s side who bossed the early exchanges. Not many teams get better possession s...Full Story »

Joel Piroe recorded a brace as Swansea opened the scoring in a game for the first time since October 23 with a 4-0 Championship victory over fifth-placed Watford to complete the double over the Hornets.Manager Russell Martin had asked his players to fight harder to defend their box after conceding a 10th goal of the season to a set-play in a 2-1 defeat at Reading earlier in the week and they res...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince revealed that his side put him through “the manager’s worst nightmare” in their 2-1 Championship victory over Swansea.Andy Carroll gave Reading a 27th-minute lead from close range and Yakou Meite should have added to it before half-time but blazed over from the penalty spot.Tom Ince doubled the hosts’ advantage eight minutes into the second half and...Full Story »

Swansea’s winless run in the Championship now stands at eight matches after they lost 2-1 in a scrappy affair at Reading.City went behind in the 27th minute when Andy Carroll smartly volleyed home, and could have fallen further adrift five minutes later.Carroll was pulled over by Jay Fulton in the area but Yakou Meite thundered the resultant penalty high over the crossbar.Tom Ince extended...Full Story »

Russell Martin had some harsh words for his Swansea side despite seeing them come from three goals down to salvage a 3-3 draw against Coventry at the CBS Arena.Jonathan Panzo, Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres had put the Sky Blues in the driving seat before a 16-minute turnaround from Joel Piroe, Jay Fulton and Liam Cullen saw Swansea snatch a point.“I’m battling how to feel about it ...Full Story »

Substitute Liam Cullen completed a remarkable comeback as Swansea came from three goals down to steal a 3-3 draw against Coventry at the CBS Arena.Jonathan Panzo, Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres put the Sky Blues in the driving seat before Joel Piroe and Jay Fulton reduced the deficit.Cullen had only been on the pitch a matter of seconds when he poked in from close range to complete the turnarou...Full Story »

Teemu Pukki scored his eighth goal of the season to move Norwich up to fourth place in the Championship.The Finnish striker had not managed a goal in his five previous matches, but scored inside the opening minute as Swansea paid the price for a lacklustre opening after a month’s inactivity.Pukki netted after just 58 seconds and although Swansea controlled most of the match thereafter, the...Full Story »

Swansea will welcome their four players who went to the World Cup back for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Norwich.Ollie Cooper, Joe Allen and Ben Cabango all went to Qatar with Wales while Olivier Ntcham was in Cameroon’s squad.Michael Obafemi and Harry Darling will be assessed as they are carrying knocks which kept them out of two friendly fixtures during the World Cup break.Swans boss...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin expressed his pride at a “brilliant” performance but also his frustration after seeing his side held to a goalless draw at rock-bottom Huddersfield.The visiting Swans failed to return to the play-off fray as they slipped to a fifth successive match without victory.Martin’s side enjoyed 76 per cent of possession and had Michael Obafemi rattle the cros...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Huddersfield have received a twin boost ahead of their Sky Bet Championship home game with Swansea.Tom Lees returns after missing three games through Covid-19, while David Kasumu is available again after a one-match ban.But Etienne Camara has failed to shake off a hip problem in time.The Terriers’ lengthy injury list still includes Jonathan Hogg, Matty Pearson, Tyreece Simpso...Full Story »

Troy Deeney rescued a deserved point for Birmingham after Matt Grimes looked like inspiring Swansea to a comeback win in a 2-2 draw at St Andrew’s.Deeney equalised in the 89th minute of the Sky Bet Championship clash, after Scott Hogan put Blues ahead in the first half.Hogan’s ninth goal of the season was cancelled out by Olivier Ntcham before Grimes – who started the move for ...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin insists his side could have gone on to beat Wigan but he remains content with his young squad after securing a point to get themselves back on track following a tough loss in midweek against Preston.The hosts struck late with an 84th-minute Joel Piroe penalty to earn a 2-2 draw, having found themselves 2-0 down after just 16 minutes.Wigan remain winless in six game...Full Story »

Swansea struck with an 84th-minute Joel Piroe penalty to earn a 2-2 draw against Wigan Athletic.The hosts found themselves 2-0 down after just 15 minutes but fought back for a point thanks to Piroe’s fifth goal of the season.Wigan are left in a perilous position, they sit in 23rd place in the league, three points away from safety.The Latics scored after just eight minutes when Will Keane f...Full Story »