Swansea City’s hopes of climbing up the Championship table were dashed by a Morgan Whittaker goal that gave Plymouth Argyle a 1-0 victory at the Swansea.com Stadium.
The former Swans forward scored from a corner in the first half, while the hosts wasted several chances to equalise.
Swansea’s new signing Ronald impressed on his first start, but could not prevent the Swans from losing on the club’s dedicated Maggie’s matchday, which aimed to raise awareness and funds for the cancer support charity.
The Swans made four changes from the defeat at Leicester City in midweek. Ronald was handed his full debut, with Ben Cabango, Kyle Naughton and Ollie Cooper came into the starting XI.
Deadline-day arrivals Charles Sagoe Jr and Przemyslaw Placheta were among the Swansea City substitutes.
Head coach Luke Williams was left frustrated by his side’s lack of clinical edge in front of goal, but praised their overall performance in his post-match interview.
The Swans next game is the long trip to Hull City next Saturday, when they will be looking to get their first away win of 2024.
Team Lineups
Swansea City: Carl Rushworth, Jay Fulton (Przemyslaw Placheta 57), Ben Cabango, Matt Grimes (captain), Jerry Yates (Liam Cullen 68), Jamie Paterson, Josh Tymon, Nathan Wood, Kyle Naughton, Ollie Cooper (Charlie Patino 77), Ronald (Charles Sagoe Jr 77).
Unused Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Joe Allen, Mykola Kuharevich, Bashir Humphreys, Filip Lissah.
Plymouth Argyle: Conor Hazard, Bali Mumba (Matthew Sorinola 86), Ryan Hardie (Ben Waine 75), Morgan Whittaker (captain) (Julio Pleguezuelo 90), Mickel Miller (Lind Sousa 86), Alfie Devine (Adam Randell 75), Lewis Gibson, Darko Gyabi, Brendan Galloway, Ashley Phillips, Adam Forshaw.
Unused Substitutes: Callum Burton, Callum Wright, Caleb Roberts, Freddie Issaka.
Referee: Sam Allison
Attendance: 16,965
Match Highlights
Watch highlights of the Swans defeat against Plymouth Argyle at the Swansea.com stadium.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club