Swansea v Blackburn Competition - Sky Bet Championship Venue - Swansea.com Stadium Date - 22 February 2025 Kick off - 3pm Following their disappointing 1-3 defeat at Stoke, it came as no surprise whatsoever to learn that the Club decided that Luke Williams’ tenure had to come to an end following a run that saw the team collect only 4 points out of a possible 27. Until a permanent appointment is made, Alan Sheehan once again takes the reins and he will be hoping to steady the ship and start to move the Club away from the relegation zone with a victory over a Blackburn side that is comfortably placed in the Play-Off places. Last Saturday, Stoke came from behind to beat fellow strugglers Swansea with Lewis Baker scoring a sensational late goal from inside his own half to put the gloss on a 3-1 victory. Former Stoke player Josh Tymon took advantage of some desperate home defending to put the Swans in front just after the hour mark. Tymon's simple finish sparked what had been a forgettable contest into life, with Wouter Burger swiftly heading Stoke level from substitute Baker's free-kick. Stoke were soon in front as the unmarked Bae Junho touched home from another set-piece, this time delivered by Million Manhoef. The Swans rarely looked like levelling, and their hopes of a comeback were killed off in added time when Baker's glorious strike from the centre circle sailed over Lawrence Vigouroux and curled just inside the post. Stoke's second victory in three Championship games - and their first home league triumph under Mark Robins - leaves them six points clear of the relegation zone in 19th. The Swans are two points better off in 17th. Whilst the Swans were floundering against Stoke, Adam Forshaw's first goal for nearly nine years set Blackburn Rovers on their way to a 2-0 victory which ended Plymouth Argyle's remarkable run of victories. The midfielder, signed from the Pilgrims last month, had not found the net since he scored for Middlesbrough against Reading in April 2016, but his timing was perfect to maintain Rovers' push for a Championship play-off place. Plymouth have had a phenomenal fortnight, their famous FA Cup win over Liverpool being sandwiched by important league wins over West Bromwich Albion and Millwall, but Tyrhys Dolan made it back-to-back league wins for the Lancashire side. The Pilgrims' defeat was worsened by the sight of cup hero and leading goalscorer Ryan Hardie being forced off through injury in the first half. The Swans have played Blackburn on 52 previous occasions, winning 18, drawing 8 and losing 26. In the corresponding fixture last season, the Swans ran out 2-1 victors: Turning to tomorrow, hopefully we will see a Swans side freed from the strictures of how Williams wanted them to play. It would be great to see the Swans attack with pace and purpose, creating chances of the strikers. I’m hoping for a 2-1 win but would be happy with a point.
How the hell did I miss this game on the 12th of February? Taff are you using "AI" to write the match day threads now? Home win 3 - 1. Greetings from the Twilight Zone!
Hoping there is some reaction after last week. A 2-1 win for the Swans and Wales to put in a competitive performance and be within 7 points of Ireland.
