Match report

Swansea Defeats Bristol City 1-0 in Championship Clash

Swansea
Swansea
1–0
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Jul 18, 2020

Swansea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday, July 18. The game's sole goal came in the 45th minute when C. Roberts netted for Swansea, proving crucial in securing the win. Despite multiple substitutions from both teams, including a flurry of changes in the second half, Swansea maintained their lead to hold off Bristol City's efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Swansea secured the victory with a 1-0 scoreline against Bristol City.
  • • C. Roberts scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute.
  • • Bristol City made several substitutions, including Korey Smith and Ashley Williams.
  • • Swansea also made key substitutions with R. Brewster and M. van der Hoorn coming on.
  • • Nahki Wells came in late for Bristol City to try and turn the game around.

Lineups

Swansea

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 E. Mulder (G)
  • 24 J. Bidwell (M)
  • 5 M. van der Hoorn (D)
  • 2 M. Guehi (D)
  • 44 B. Cabango (D)
  • 6 J. Fulton (M)
  • 8 M. Grimes (M)
  • 23 C. Roberts (M)
  • 33 C. Gallagher (F)
  • 22 A. Ayew (F)
  • 19 R. Brewster (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 L. Cullen
  • 15 W. Routledge
  • 21 Y. Dhanda
  • 46 J. Gould
  • 41 J. Garrick
  • 18 A. Kalulu
  • 30 T. Rushesha
  • 10 B. Celina
  • 12 N. Dyer

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Bentley (G)
  • 29 A. Williams (D)
  • 2 J. Hunt (M)
  • 22 T. Kalas (D)
  • 3 J. Dasilva (M)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 7 K. Smith (M)
  • 14 A. Weimann (F)
  • 20 J. Paterson (M)
  • 40 B. Afobe (F)
  • 21 N. Wells (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 Pedro Pereira
  • 45 K. Palmer
  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 9 F. Diedhiou
  • 15 M. Watkins
  • 25 T. Rowe
  • 38 J. Wollacott
  • 11 C. O'Dowda
  • 4 Á. Nagy

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    45'+2 Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Roberts
  2. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hunt · On: Pedro Pereira
  3. Bristol City
    67' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Korey Smith · On: K. Palmer
  4. Bristol City
    68' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ashley Williams · On: N. Eliasson
  5. Bristol City
    68' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jay Dasilva · On: F. Diedhiou
  6. Swansea
    72' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brewster · On: Liam Cullen
  7. Swansea
    72' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. van der Hoorn · On: W. Routledge
  8. Swansea
    83' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: Y. Dhanda
  9. Bristol City
    87' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: M. Watkins

Match Stats

Stat Swansea Bristol City
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 402 520
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 8
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 318 431
Shots Inside Box 9 11
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by C. Roberts in the 45th minute set the tone for Swansea's victory, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by both teams, particularly Bristol City, aimed to change the momentum but could not overcome the deficit.