Swansea Head coach Michael Duff claimed his first Swansea City victory as Joel Piroe’s double and a fabulous Josh Ginnelly strike saw off League One side Northampton in the Carabao Cup first round.
Piroe tapped home early on from Ollie Cooper’s cross, before scrambling in a second after the break.
A stunning long-range goal from debutant Josh Ginnelly sealed the Swans win, their first since Duff took charge in the summer.
League One newcomers Northampton had their moments but were ultimately outclassed by their Championship hosts.
Post-Match Reaction from Michael Duff
The Swans return to EFL Championship action on the weekend with a trip to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion, where they will be backed by a sell-out 2,000 strong Jack Army.
Team Lineups
Swansea City: Carl Rushworth; Harry Darling, Kyle Naughton (Mykola Kuharevich 82’), Nathan Wood; Azeem Abdulai, Joe Allen (Jay Fulton 61’), Matt Grimes (captain) (Jamie Paterson 61’), Ollie Cooper, Harrison Ashby (Josh Key 61’); Liam Cullen, Joel Piroe (Josh Ginnelly 61’).
Unused substitutes: Andy Fisher, Jerry Yates, Brandon Cooper, Filip Lissah.
Northampton Town: Max Thompson, Aaron McGowan, Sam Sherring (Akin Odimayo 63’), Louie Appere, Mitch Pinnock (Jack Sowerby 63’), Manny Monthe, Ali Koiki (Patrick Brough 63’), Kieron Bowie (Sam Hoskins 63’), Marc Leonard (Peter Abimbola 72’), Will Hondermarck, Max Dyche.
Unused substitutes: James Dadge, Jacob Scott.
Referee: Peter Wright
Attendance: 6,923
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans Carabao Cup win over Northampton Town at the Swansea.com stadium.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club