Swansea City secured a 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the Swansea.com Stadium, ending a two-match league losing streak and marking their biggest win under manager Vitor Matos. Goals from Stephen Eustaquio, Joseph Opoku, Filip Lissah, and Ross Stewart secured the 4-0 victory, with Swansea leading comfortably by half-time. The result came a week after a 5-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, which Matos acknowledged as a low point for the team.
The hosts opened the scoring with a goal from Stephen Eustaquio. Opoku added a second in the 32nd minute, capitalizing on a misplaced pass from Tom Atcheson, while Lissah scored his first goal for the club following a long pass. Stewart completed the rout in the 59th minute, scoring with a left-footed strike after a flick from Eom Ji-sung.
Swansea Pressure Dominates Blackburn During First Half
Swansea’s first-half performance featured relentless pressure, with Blackburn managing only one shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.
Matos emphasized the importance of the performance over the result, noting, “It was the way we did it, especially in the first half, when we showed desire, concentration, quality, and belief.” He also highlighted his decision to let players receive fan applause after the match, saying, “They needed to live that moment because the responsibility is always mine when we don’t win.”
The match began with Swansea’s early dominance, as Melker Widell’s low cross in the fourth minute forced Blackburn into a scramble. Eustaquio opened the scoring shortly after, finishing a cross from Opoku. Blackburn’s only shot on target came in the 26th minute when captain Todd Cantwell blasted high over the bar. Swansea’s second goal arrived in the 32nd minute when Opoku capitalized on a misplaced pass from Tom Atcheson, slotting home past goalkeeper Balazs Toth. Lissah added a third in the 37th minute, finishing a long pass from Stephen Welsh.
Stewart Scores First Goal After Replacing Sidelined Players
Swansea’s starting XI included Jay Fulton, Jisung Eom, and Ross Stewart, who replaced Adam Idah, Elijah Just, and Marko Stamenic, with Stamenic sidelined due to illness. Stewart, who had only made two previous appearances for Swansea, marked his first start with his first goal for the club. The Swans also saw Tiago Parente make his debut in the second half, while Josh Key returned from a hamstring injury. Blackburn’s lineup featured Tom Atcheson, Harry Pickering, and Todd Cantwell, but they struggled to match Swansea’s intensity.
Swansea’s tactical setup emphasized width and quick transitions, with the right flank proving essential. Eom Ji-sung’s run and pass set up Stewart’s opening goal in the 59th minute, while Filip Lissah’s first senior goal came from a diagonal pass by Stephen Welsh.
Swansea Climbs to Second Place After Defeating Blackburn
Blackburn, who had won four of their previous six games, including a 2-0 victory over Wrexham, faced their heaviest defeat since April 2024. Matos’ side, meanwhile, moved up to second in the Championship, having lost only three home league games since December 2025. The win also marked Stewart’s first goal for Swansea, though he had previously been limited to substitute appearances.
Swansea’s next match was scheduled for Tuesday against Portsmouth, with Eustaquio and Marko Stamenic facing fitness tests after being substituted during the Blackburn game. Blackburn, now 13th in the table, faced a period of reflection after their defensive struggles.
