Report | AFC Bournemouth U18s 0 Swansea City U18s 1

Ten-man Swansea City Under-18s made it back-to-back Professional Development League Cup wins after Thomas Woodward's first-half strike proved the difference against AFC Bournemouth at the Canford Park Arena.

The 16-year-old opened the scoring with minutes to spare in the first period following a fine team move, and the Swans prevailed as they held on to secure a clean sheet at the other end despite a late red card for Jack Fanning.

There were three changes to the starting XI that claimed a first away win of the season over Watford a fortnight previously. Ewan Griffiths replaced Kit Margetson between the sticks - with the latter having returned from international duty with Wales Under-19s.

Meanwhile, Osian Williams and Rohan Davies come into the starting line up for Aimar Govea and Sammy Henia-Kamau respectively. 

Both sides exchanged half-chances in the opening stages. Woodward’s driving run down the right finished with a delivery into the box, but the Cherries’ stopper beat away Davies’ rising header. Down the other end, the hosts wasted a great chance with wasteful finishing allowing Griffiths to gather the ball.

The hosts began to take a stronghold on possession and had prolonged spells camped in the Swans half, and the Cherries threatened to take advantage as Jonny Stuttle tested Griffiths twice in quick succession.

Griffiths was called into action once again, producing a magnificent save to turn away a goalbound volley, but a frantic spell with Jack Fanning and Arthur Parker producing crucial blocks for the Swans.

Yori Griffith then tested the Bournemouth keeper after racing towards goal after a neat one-two, and the Swans would soon break the deadlock.

It came via a superb team move, and Woodward finished it off from close range, netting his fifth goal of the season in all competitions. 

The hosts came out of the blocks after the restart, forcing Griffiths into yet another vital save. But Woodward would threaten down the other end, fending off his man before getting away a strike which landed in the hands of Noah Crisp.

Griffiths continued to impress between the sticks, palming away Stuttle's low effort from distance.

Swansea pressed again, and substitute Cameron Llewellyn looked to get in on the action sending in inviting effort just wide of goal.

After a tremendous performance from Griffiths, his afternoon was cut short following a knock and he was replaced by Margetson.

There was late drama as the Swans had Fanning dismissed for a straight red and, moments later, Bournemouth saw one of their defenders receive a second yellow.

But the Swans saw the game out for another cup win.

Swansea City Under-18s: Ewan Griffiths (captain) (Kit Margetson 71), Jack Fanning, Arthur Parker, Jacob Cook (Aidan Higgins 88), Ben Phillips, Iestyn Jones (Cameron Llewellyn 55), Osian Williams (Harlan Perry 55), Yori Griffith, Rohan Davies (Ten Minchev 88), Thomas Woodward, Josh Pescatore.