Liam Cullen’s brilliant stoppage-time free-kick secured a draw for Swansea City against Coventry City at the CBS Arena.
The visitors took an early lead in the west Midlands when Liam Walsh claimed his first goal in Swansea colors. However, Haji Wright quickly equalized, and after Swansea missed a fine chance to regain their lead in the second half, Wright appeared to secure all three points for Coventry with a headed goal 25 minutes from time.
Despite this setback, the Swans persevered, and substitute Liam Cullen calmly curled home a left-footed free-kick in the 93rd minute to salvage a point and extend Swansea’s unbeaten record against Coventry to 42 years.
Caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan made four changes from the defeat at Southampton, with teenager Sam Parker making his senior debut. Harry Darling, Liam Walsh, and Yannick Bolasie also returned to the starting XI.
After the game, Sheehan praised the character his Swansea City side showed to secure a point at the Coventry Building Society Arena, and was happy with the way his side responded after the disappointment of Boxing Day.
West Bromwich Albion are the visitors to the Swansea.com stadium on New Year’s day, for the Swans next Championship game.
Team Lineups
Swansea City: Carl Rushworth, Jay Fulton (Joe Allen 75) , Ben Cabango, Harry Darling, Matt Grimes (captain), Jamie Paterson (Jamal Lowe 46), Josh Tymon, Yannick Bolasie (Jerry Yates 64), Liam Walsh (Charlie Patino 82), Bashir Humphreys, Sam Parker (Liam Cullen 75).
Unused Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Kristian Pedersen, Nathan Wood, Kyle Naughton.
Coventry City: Brad Collins, Luis Binks, Jay Dasilva, Bobby Thomas, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jamie Allen (Milan van Ewijk 60), Haji Wright, Ben Sheaf (captain), Joel Latibeaudiere, Matty Godden (Ellis Simms 60), Kasey Palmer (Callum O’Hare 60).
Unused Substitutes: Ben Wilson, Kyle McFadzean, Jake Bidwell, Yasin Ayari, Josh Eccles, Fabio Tavares.
Referee: Thomas Kirk
Attendance: 25,807 including 1,373 Jacks.
Match Highlights
Watch extended highlights of the Swans draw at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club