Match report
Swansea Defeats Bristol City 1-0 in Championship Clash
Swansea
1–0
FT
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
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45'+2 Swansea Goal · Normal GoalC. Roberts -
46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Hunt · On: Pedro Pereira -
67' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2Off: Korey Smith · On: K. Palmer -
68' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3Off: Ashley Williams · On: N. Eliasson -
68' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4Off: Jay Dasilva · On: F. Diedhiou -
72' Swansea subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Brewster · On: Liam Cullen -
72' Swansea subst · Substitution 2Off: M. van der Hoorn · On: W. Routledge -
83' Swansea subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Gallagher · On: Y. Dhanda -
87' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.