Defensive resilience a big plus for Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper was pleased to see his young defence show experience and resilience beyond their years in Swansea City’s winning start to the Championship season.

Vital Statistics | Preston North End

Following Swansea City’s opening-day win at Preston, we look at some of the key facts and figures from the Deepdale victory.

Wing-backs in fine fettle for Swansea City boss Cooper

Steve Cooper has praised the work-rate and quality of Swansea City’s wing-backs after Jake Bidwell and Connor Roberts caught the eye in Saturday’s win at Preston.

Freddie Woodman | The boys put in a really good shift

Freddie Woodman saluted a “really good shift” as Swansea City’s Championship campaign started on a winning note.

Extended Highlights | Preston North End v Swansea City

Relive the best of the action as Swansea City kick-off the 2020-21 Championship campaign against Preston.

Highlights | Preston North End v Swansea City

Watch our bitesize highlights from Swansea City's Championship opener against Preston at Deepdale.

Cooper pleased with threat from attacking unit

Steve Cooper believes Morgan Gibbs-White offered a glimpse of what he can bring to Swansea City as part of an overall attacking display which pleased the head coach at Preston.

Steve Cooper | It's a really good start

Steve Cooper was pleased to see Swansea City show both sides to their game as they made a fine start to the new Championship season with victory at Preston.

Gallery | Preston North End 0 Swansea City 1

Report | Preston North End 0 Swansea City 1

Morgan Gibbs-White marked his league debut for Swansea City with the winner as Steve Cooper’s side kicked off the new Championship campaign with victory at Preston.