Match report

Swansea Defeats Charlton 3-1 in Championship Clash

Swansea
Swansea
3–1
FT
Charlton
Charlton
May 2, 2026

Swansea put in a strong performance to defeat Charlton 3-1 in a key Championship match. A. Idah's brace and a late goal from L. Walta ensured the hosts took all three points. Charlton's M. Leaburn managed to find the back of the net in the 79th minute, but it wasn't enough to salvage the game.

Key Facts

  • • Swansea vs Charlton ended 3-1 in favor of Swansea
  • • A. Idah scored two goals (74th, 82nd)
  • • L. Walta scored in the 88th minute
  • • M. Leaburn scored a consolation goal for Charlton in the 79th minute
  • • Swansea had multiple substitutions, including M. Widell, M. Stamenic, and Liam Cullen
  • • Charlton made several substitutions, including R. Burke, J. Fevrier, and C. Coady

Lineups

Swansea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Fisher (G)
  • 2 J. Key (D)
  • 5 B. Cabango (D)
  • 15 C. Burgess (D)
  • 14 J. Tymon (D)
  • 17 G. Franco (M)
  • 6 M. Stamenic (M)
  • 35 Ronald (M)
  • 20 L. Cullen (M)
  • 7 M. Widell (M)
  • 9 Z. Vipotnik (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 P. Farman
  • 25 J. Ward
  • 33 A. Idah
  • 8 M. Yalcouye
  • 44 T. Woodward
  • 4 J. Fulton
  • 21 L. Walta
  • 42 D. Watts
  • 18 Gustavo Nunes

Charlton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 32 R. Burke (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 44 H. Clarke (M)
  • 15 C. Coady (M)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 19 L. Chambers (M)
  • 41 H. Knibbs (F)
  • 77 J. Fevrier (F)
  • 99 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 2 K. Ramsay
  • 23 C. Kelman
  • 14 S. Carey
  • 11 M. Leaburn
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 36 K. Gough

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    36' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Widell · On: L. Walta
  2. Swansea
    46' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Stamenic · On: Jay Fulton
  3. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Burke · On: M. Leaburn
  4. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Fevrier · On: J. Rankin-Costello
  5. Charlton
    61' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Coady · On: S. Carey
  6. Swansea
    65' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Liam Cullen · On: A. Idah
  7. Swansea
    74' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Idah · Assist: J. Key
  8. Charlton
    75' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Knibbs · On: L. Berry
  9. Swansea
    78' Swansea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Key · On: Joel Ward
  10. Charlton
    78' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Dykes · On: C. Kelman
  11. Charlton
    79' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Leaburn · Assist: S. Carey
  12. Swansea
    82' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Idah · Assist: T. Woodward
  13. Swansea
    88' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Walta

Match Stats

Stat Swansea Charlton
Fouls 5 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 71%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 12
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 619 239
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.16 0.96
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented -0.98 -0.98
Accurate Passes 541 169
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Idah's first goal in the 74th minute shifted the momentum strongly in Swansea's favor
  • ▸ Charlton's brief comeback through M. Leaburn's goal in the 79th minute was quickly answered by another Swansea goal from Idah in the 82nd minute
  • ▸ L. Walta's late goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Swansea, leaving Charlton unable to mount a comeback