Joel Piroe’s first league goal of the season from the penalty spot wasn’t enough to prevent the Swans from falling to defeat at Middlesbrough.
It was Boro’s first league win of the season, whilst the Swans disappointing early season form continued, as they sit 22nd in the Championship with 5 points from their opening 6 games.
Russell Martin rued his sides first half display and felt his side had given themselves too much to do in the second half to turn things around on Teesside.
Next up for Russell Martin and his men is a visit to Stoke City on Wednesday evening, where the Swans will definitely be missing Ben Cabango after his red card against Middlesbrough.
Team Lineups
Middlesbrough: Liam Roberts, Isaiah Jones, Ryan Giles (Dael Fry 90), Alex Mowatt, Matt Clarke, Riley McGree (Marc Bola 82), Jonny Howson (captain), Paddy McNair, Duncan Watmore (Rodrigo Muniz 57), Matt Crooks (Tommy Smith 81), Darragh Lenihan.
Unused Substitutes: Luke Daniels, Anfernee Dijksteel, Marcus Forss.
Swansea City: Andy Fisher; Kyle Naughton, Nathan Wood, Ben Cabango, Ryan Manning; Joe Allen (Liam Cullen 62), Matt Grimes (captain); Cameron Congreve (Matty Sorinola 31), Joel Piroe, Olivier Ntcham (Ollie Cooper 46); Michael Obafemi.
Unused Substitutes: Steven Benda, Jay Fulton, Harry Darling, Josh Thomas.
Referee: Robert Madley
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans defeat at the Riverside Stadium, courtesy of the Swans Official YouTube channel.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club