Middlesborough v Swansea

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Tough one on Wednesday night as we make the long trip to Middlesboro for what is billed the battle of the defences. They’ve conceded nine goals compared to our eight in the 14 games so far. Middlesboro have conceded just three goals at home, one of those a late penalty against Norwich, the only goal of the game, and their solitary home defeat.
Their manager is Neil Warnock the experienced and much travelled manager. He kept them up at the end of last season after they were near the bottom of the table, taking over on a short term contract and was rewarded with a new contract for his efforts.
He has stuck to virtually the same side so far, but is expected to make changes for tonight’s game, with Sam Morsy, Duncan Watmore, Patrick Roberts, and Chuba Akpom waiting for their chance.
We’ll know more on any Swans team news after the usual pre-match Press Conference this afternoon.

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The teams-
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Ben Cabango, Ryan Bennett, Marc Guehi; Connor Roberts, Korey Smith, Jay Fulton, Ryan Manning; Kasey Palmer; Andre Ayew (captain), Jamal Lowe.

Substitutes: Steven Benda, Kyle Naughton, Jake Bidwell, Matt Grimes, Yan Dhanda, Wayne Routledge, Jordon Garrick, Viktor Gyokeres, Liam Cullen.

Middlesbrough: Marcus Bettinelli, Djed Spence, Dael Fry, Paddy McNair, Marc Bola, Sam Morsy, Jonny Howson, Marcus Tavernier, Marvin Johnson, Duncan Watmore, Chuba Akpom.

Substitutes: Dejan Stojanovic, Nathan Wood, Hayden Coulson, Lewis Wing, George Saville, Isaiah Jones, Sam Folarin, Patrick Roberts, Britt Assombalonga.

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Goodnight Swans, full time 2-1, Watmore 26’, 67’, one in each half, sub Dhanda replied for Swans on 78’ but not enough.
Weak up front, we need a goal scorer badly. Uncharacteristic defensive errors cost us.
Changed formation to a conventional back four but nothing doing.
A late surge of pressure from the Swans but Boro held out for the win.
A very disappointing night where Swans could have topped the table with a win, instead they’re down 7th after their third defeat of the season.

[Estoban]

Match highlights -
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/hig...swansea-city-0

[Estoban]

Extended highlights -
https://www.swanseacity.com/news/ext...swansea-city-0