Match report

Swansea Secures Crucial Victory Over Barnsley in Championship

Barnsley
Barnsley
0–1
FT
Swansea
Swansea
May 17, 2021

Swansea secured a vital 1-0 win over Barnsley in the Championship, with Andre Ayew scoring the only goal of the match. The victory strengthens Swansea's position in the league, while Barnsley's hopes of a push for promotion take a hit. Ayew's early goal and solid defensive work from Swansea ensured the team maintained their lead throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Swansea won 1-0 over Barnsley
  • • A. Ayew scored the only goal at 39 minutes
  • • K. Naughton provided the assist for Ayew's goal
  • • Ayew received a yellow card for tripping at 52 minutes
  • • Barnsley made three substitutions, including C. Morris and J. Williams
  • • Swansea also made one substitution with W. Routledge replacing Liam Cullen

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 40 Bradley Collins (G)
  • 20 Toby Sibbick (D)
  • 30 Michał Helik (D)
  • 6 Mads Juel Andersen (D)
  • 7 Callum Brittain (M)
  • 21 Romal Palmer (M)
  • 27 Alex Mowatt (M)
  • 4 Callum Styles (M)
  • 28 Dominik Frieser (F)
  • 10 Daryl Dike (F)
  • 9 Cauley Woodrow (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Jack Walton
  • 24 Aapo Halme
  • 5 Liam Kitching
  • 34 Jasper Moon
  • 26 Michael Sollbauer
  • 2 Jordan Williams
  • 29 Victor Adeboyejo
  • 11 Conor Chaplin
  • 14 Carlton Morris

Swansea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Freddie Woodman (G)
  • 26 Kyle Naughton (D)
  • 44 Ben Cabango (D)
  • 5 Marc Guéhi (D)
  • 24 Jake Bidwell (D)
  • 6 Jay Fulton (M)
  • 8 Matt Grimes (M)
  • 14 Conor Hourihane (M)
  • 10 André Ayew (F)
  • 20 Liam Cullen (F)
  • 9 Jamal Lowe (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Ben Hamer
  • 2 Ryan Bennett
  • 22 Joel Latibeaudiere
  • 21 Yan Dhanda
  • 3 Ryan Manning
  • 23 Connor Roberts
  • 15 Wayne Routledge
  • 7 Korey Smith
  • 17 Morgan Whittaker

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    39' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ayew · Assist: K. Naughton
  2. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Morris · On: D. Frieser
  3. Swansea
    52' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ayew

    Tripping

  4. Swansea
    69' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Routledge · On: Liam Cullen
  5. Barnsley
    78' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Williams
  6. Barnsley
    88' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Adeboyejo

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Swansea
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 45% 47%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 303 296
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 135 140
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted in favor of Swansea when A. Ayew scored the opening goal in the 39th minute, giving them a crucial lead
  • ▸ Barnsley attempted to push back, but Swansea's defensive efforts, including Ayew's yellow card, helped maintain their advantage throughout the match