Swans defender Matty Sorinola played a key role as the Swans overcame bottom of the table Blackpool in SA1.
Sorinola scored the Swans opener as the home side dominated first half proceedings and led 1-0 at the break.
Blackpool’s Charlie Patino was shown a red card early in the second half, having already been booked in the first half, but the visitors managed to grab an unlikely equaliser through Sonny Carey with 20 minutes remaining.
But the Swans weren’t to be denied a very important three points, as Sorinola’s excellent delivery was put into his own net by Callum Connolly, giving the Swans a 2-1 win and a first double over Blackpool since the 1978-79 season.
In his post-match press conference, Russell Martin was proud of his young side, as the Swans line-up was the youngest in the Championship for the sixth time this season.
The Swans now travel to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday looking to build on the win over Blackpool.
Team Lineups
Swansea City: Andy Fisher; Nathan Wood, Ben Cabango, Harry Darling (Joel Latibeaudiere 78); Matty Sorinola (Liam Cullen 85), Jay Fulton (Joe Allen 63), Matt Grimes (captain), Ryan Manning; Ollie Cooper (Olivier Ntcham 63), Luke Cundle (Morgan Whittaker 78), Joel Piroe.
Unused Substitutes: Lewis Webb, Liam Walsh.
Blackpool: Chris Maxwell (captain), Callum Connolly, James Husband (Jordan Gabriel 87), Jerry Yates, Josh Bowler (Ian Poveda 64), Kenny Dougall, Sonny Carey, CJ Hamilton (Morgan Rogers 64), Andy Lyons (Dom Thompson 87), Charlie Patino, Jordan Thorniley (Curtis Nelson 87).
Unused Substitutes: Daniel Grimshaw, Rob Apter.
Referee: Geoff Eltringham
Attendance: 15,345
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans victory over Blackpool at the Swansea.com stadium.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club