A penalty save from birthday boy Steven Benda and a late winner from substitute Michael Obafemi helped Swansea City make it three wins in four games as they took all three points against West Bromwich Albion in a breathless contest at The Hawthorns.
Russell Martin wants Swansea City to kick on from their upturn in results before the international break and look to replicate their displays against West Brom last term when the teams meet again at The Hawthorns this afternoon (3pm).
Swansea City travel to The Hawthorns this afternoon to face West Bromwich Albion in the Sky Bet Championship (3pm kick-off). Read our match preview with the views of the two bosses, the latest team news and some key facts and figures.
Coaches Anthony Wright and Darren Davies have spoken of their pride at the number of Swansea City academy products who featured for the Wales' age-grade sides during the international break, and the role those experiences play in development.
Swansea City Under-18s are back on home soil as they host reigning Professional Development League champions Charlton at Landore (1.30pm).
Supporters who want to watch the next generation of talent on the Swans production line can attend the game at our academy base for free.
Chief executive Julian Winter believes Swansea City is on a sound financial footing, but acknowledged the challenge of adjusting to the loss of parachute payments mean the club’s budget is not at the same level as the majority of its Championship rivals.
When Ollie Cooper headed to Pennyhill Park in mid-June as Swansea City’s pre-season commenced in earnest he felt a difference from any previous preparations for a campaign he had been involved in.
