Match report
Swansea Draws with West Brom 1-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Swansea
1–1
PEN
West Brom
Jan 11, 2026
Swansea and West Brom played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in an intense encounter of the FA Cup. The match saw early goals from both sides with J. Eom scoring for Swansea, followed closely by J. Maja's equalizer for West Brom. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards issued throughout the game, neither side could claim victory, ensuring a dramatic conclusion.
Key Facts
- • Swansea scored first through J. Eom in the 48th minute assisted by M. Widell.
- • West Brom equalized via J. Maja's goal in the 53rd minute.
- • Charlie Taylor (West Brom) received a yellow card for a foul in the 55th minute.
- • Substitutions included D. Dike coming on for O. Bostock at West Brom and K. Casey replacing Cameron Burgess for Swansea.
- • The match concluded with several late substitutions, but no further goals were scored.
Lineups
Swansea
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Fisher (G)
- 30 E. Galbraith (D)
- 5 B. Cabango (D)
- 26 K. Casey (D)
- 14 J. Tymon (D)
- 6 M. Stamenic (M)
- 35 Ronald (M)
- 17 G. Franco (M)
- 7 M. Widell (M)
- 10 J. Eom (M)
- 9 Z. Vipotnik (F)
Substitutes
- 29 P. Farman
- 2 J. Key
- 4 J. Fulton
- 8 M. Yalcouye
- 15 C. Burgess
- 24 B. Wales
- 25 J. Ward
- 31 O. Cooper
- 27 Z. Inoussa
West Brom
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 20 J. Griffiths (G)
- 14 A. Gilchrist (D)
- 5 K. Bielik (D)
- 2 C. Mepham (D)
- 29 C. Taylor (D)
- 17 O. Diakite (M)
- 4 C. Styles (M)
- 11 M. Johnston (M)
- 21 I. Price (M)
- 9 J. Maja (F)
- 12 D. Dike (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Wildsmith
- 6 G. Campbell
- 3 N. Phillips
- 7 J. Wallace
- 10 K. Grant
- 19 A. Heggebo
- 22 S. Iling Junior
- 37 O. Bostock
- 34 H. Whitwell
Timeline
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48' Swansea Goal · Normal GoalJ. Eom · Assist: M. Widell
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53' West Brom Goal · Normal GoalJ. Maja
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55' West Brom Card · Yellow CardCharlie Taylor
Foul
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60' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Dike · On: O. Bostock
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61' Swansea subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Casey · On: Cameron Burgess
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61' Swansea subst · Substitution 2Off: Gonçalo Franco · On: Joel Ward
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69' West Brom Card · Yellow CardMichael Johnston
Time wasting
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72' Swansea Card · Yellow CardM. Stamenic
Foul
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77' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gilchrist · On: G. Campbell
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77' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Maja · On: A. Heggebo
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82' Swansea subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Stamenic · On: Jay Fulton
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83' Swansea subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Widell · On: M. Yalcouye
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83' Swansea subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Eom · On: Z. Inoussa
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89' West Brom subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Diakite · On: H. Whitwell
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96' West Brom Card · Yellow CardC. Mepham
Foul
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100' West Brom subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: J. Wallace
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105'+5 West Brom subst · Substitution 6Off: K. Bielik · On: Nathaniel Phillips
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105'+6 West Brom subst · Substitution 7Off: Michael Johnston · On: Karlan Grant
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107' Swansea subst · Substitution 7Off: Ronald · On: J. Key
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108' West Brom Goal · Normal GoalJ. Wallace · Assist: O. Bostock
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112' Swansea Goal · Normal GoalZ. Inoussa · Assist: J. Key
Match Stats
| Stat | Swansea | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 72% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 13 |
| Corners | 13 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 688 | 473 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 2.71 | 2.28 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 5 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 567 | 340 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ J. Eom's early goal in the 48th minute for Swansea put them ahead and set the tone for a closely contested game.
- ▸ West Brom quickly leveled the score through J. Maja just five minutes later, maintaining high pressure on Swansea until the end.