Swansea City secured their third straight win at home after coming from 2-0 down to beat Reading 3-2 at the Swansea.com stadium.
Despite the Swans starting the game strongly, they found themselves 2-0 down on the half-hour mark after breakaway goals from Yakou Meite and Tom Ince.
Harry Darling then pulled a goal back for the Swans on the stroke of half time, before the impressive Ollie Cooper drew Russell Martin’s men level on the hour mark.
It was perhaps fitting that Jay Fulton’s spectacular long-range goal on 74 minutes would secure the Swans all three points after having fought their way back from 2-0 down to claim a thrilling 3-2 Championship victory over the Royals.
The manner of the victory will give the Swans a huge confidence boost ahead of Sunday’s south Wales derby, when Cardiff City visit the Swansea.com stadium for a lunchtime kick-off.
Team Lineups
Swansea City: Steven Benda; Nathan Wood (Armstrong Oko-Flex 45’) (Fin Stevens 87’), Harry Darling, Ben Cabango; Joel Latibeaudiere, Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Matty Sorinola; Luke Cundle (Kyle Naughton 81’), Ollie Cooper (Olivier Ntcham 90+2); Michael Obafemi (Liam Cullen 90+2).
Unused substitutes: Andy Fisher, Josh Thomas.
Reading: Joe Lumley, Tom Holmes, Tom McIntyre, Jeff Hendrick, Tom Ince, Yakou Meite (Ovie Ejaria 62’), Andy Yiadom (captain) (Baba Rehman 56’), Tyrese Fornah (Lucas Joao 62’), Mamadou Loum (Andy Carroll79’), Junior Hoilett, Amadou Mbengue.
Unused substitutes: Dean Bouzanis, Shane Long, Nesta Guinness-Walker.
Referee: Andy Davies
Attendance: 15,717
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans comeback victory over Reading under the Swansea.com stadium lights.
Russell Martin reacts win over Reading
Here is what Swans boss Russell Martin had to say about the win over the Royals.
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