Match report

Swansea Defeats West Brom 2–1 in Premier League Clash

Swansea
Swansea
2–1
FT
West Brom
West Brom
May 21, 2017

Swansea made a significant statement in the Premier League by securing a 2–1 victory over West Brom at the Liberty Stadium. Despite falling behind to a goal by J. Evans, Swansea showcased resilience and tactical acumen to turn the game around with crucial goals from Jordan Ayew and Llorente. The victory solidifies Swansea's position in the league and dampens West Brom's hopes of a strong finish.

Key Facts

  • • Swansea 2–1 West Brom
  • • J. Evans (33') scored the first goal for West Brom
  • • Jordan Ayew (72') equalized for Swansea
  • • Llorente (86') secured the victory for Swansea
  • • Marc Wilson (51') received a yellow card for West Brom
  • • F. Fernández (90') received a yellow card for Swansea

Lineups

Swansea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 K. Nordfeldt (G)
  • 16 Martin Olsson (D)
  • 26 K. Naughton (D)
  • 33 F. Fernández (D)
  • 6 A. Mawson (D)
  • 8 L. Fer (M)
  • 7 L. Britton (M)
  • 23 G. Sigurðsson (F)
  • 42 T. Carroll (M)
  • 9 Llorente (F)
  • 3 J. Ayew (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 L. Narsingh
  • 4 Sung-Yeung Ki
  • 35 S. Kingsley
  • 2 Jordi Amat
  • 24 J. Cork
  • 25 G. Tremmel
  • 62 O. McBurnie

West Brom

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Foster (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 12 M. Wilson (D)
  • 2 A. Nyom (M)
  • 25 C. Dawson (D)
  • 7 J. Morrison (F)
  • 24 D. Fletcher (M)
  • 5 C. Yacob (M)
  • 11 C. Brunt (M)
  • 8 J. Livermore (M)
  • 9 S. Rondón (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. McClean
  • 4 H. Robson-Kanu
  • 45 J. Leko
  • 13 G. Myhill
  • 22 N. Chadli
  • 47 S. Field
  • 49 K. Wilson

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    33' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Evans · Assist: D. Fletcher
  2. West Brom
    51' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Marc Wilson
  3. Swansea
    66' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Leon Britton · On: L. Narsingh
  4. Swansea
    72' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Jordan Ayew · Assist: Llorente
  5. West Brom
    79' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jake Livermore · On: J. McClean
  6. Swansea
    81' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leroy Fer · On: Sung-Yong Ki
  7. West Brom
    84' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morrison · On: H. Robson-Kanu
  8. Swansea
    86' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Llorente · Assist: L. Narsingh
  9. West Brom
    90'+1 West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marc Wilson · On: J. Leko
  10. Swansea
    90' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    F. Fernández

Match Stats

Stat Swansea West Brom
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 589 316
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 510 251
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jordan Ayew's equalizing goal at 72' shifted momentum back to Swansea, providing a crucial boost in the match
  • ▸ Llorente's decisive goal in the 86' sealed Swansea's victory and dashed West Brom's hopes of securing a point