Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
Sport
Tom Coleman

Swansea City player ratings as Michael Obafemi hits top form but defensive squadron falter

Swansea City claimed back-to-back Championship wins for the first time in four months with a 3-1 victory against Coventry City at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Here's how the Swans rated:

ANDY FISHER 7

Produced some fine saves to keep Coventry at bay. His pass kick-started move for Swansea's second goal.

BEN CABANGO 6

A couple of sloppy moments, but made some decent contributions defensively, particularly in the air.

KYLE NAUGHTON 6

Superb last-ditch tackle to deny Gyokeres after the break, but was also guilty of some sloppy efforts at times.

RYAN MANNING 6

Faced a stern test against Todd Kane for much of the afternoon. Stood up reasonably well, but like his colleagues found himself stretched as the game progressed.

CYRUS CHRISTIE 6

A pretty quiet outing compared to recent showings. Plenty of endeavour, but couldn't quite influence things as much as he might have liked.

FLYNN DOWNES 7

Earned himself an assist and kept things ticking over in the midfield nicely. A solid performance.

MATT GRIMES (C) 7

Ball for Obafemi was class. Was one of few who seemed to maintain intensity as others perhaps dropped off.

KOREY SMITH 7

Did brilliantly in an unfamiliar left wing-back role. Played his part in the opening goal and provided plenty of energy. Looked to be struggling at the end, but a really decent shift given the circumstances. Subbed.

JAMIE PATERSON 8

Scored a superb opening goal and was a menace for Coventry's defence for much of the afternoon, such was his level of confidence on the ball. Influence waned a little after the break, but still played a pivotal role.

JOEL PIROE 6

Couldn't really find his groove up front. An uncharacteristically quiet afternoon, but nothing to take too much issue with.

MICHAEL OBAFEMI 8 - STAR MAN

Two goals and one assist. First brace of his career. His pace terrified the Coventry defence. One of his best showings in a Swans shirt.

Subs

Olivier Ntcham (on for Paterson '63) - Showed flashes, but couldn't quite affect the game - 6

Joel Latibeaudiere (on for Obafemi '72) - As above, really - 6

Jay Fulton (on for Smith '82) - N/A

For the latest Swansea City news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox, you can sign up for our newsletter here.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.