Report | Swansea City 3 Leeds United 4
Swansea City suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the Swansea.com Stadium as Leeds United edged a seven-goal thriller. Despite a spirited performance, the Swans were undone by a late goal from substitute Wilfried Gnonto.
The match started brightly for the Swans, with Harry Darling giving the hosts an early lead by steering home a great cross from Matt Grimes.
Leeds then started to put pressure on, responding quickly when Sam Byram broke down the wing and pulled a ball back for Manor Solomon, who sliced it wide. Solomon then made amends a few minutes later, equalising with a tap-in after Dan James had broken down the right and slid the ball across.
Swansea, who had more possession throughout the game, then went close when Liam Cullen had an effort blocked after being played in by Josh Key. Minutes later, Cullen, who scored twice for Wales midweek, regained the lead for the Swans just before half-time when his shot found the back of the net after good work from Ronald.
The Swans went into the break with a 2-1 advantage, much to the delight of the home fans.
The second half saw Leeds United come out and get on the front foot early when Jayden Bogle fired over after trying to connect with a deep cross. Leeds' pressure then paid off when an unfortunate own goal by Ben Cabango brought the visitors level once again. Solomon then scored his second of the afternoon to put Leeds ahead, capitalising on a defensive lapse.
Swansea then went close with chances for Bianchini, who couldn’t get the ball out from under his feet from Tymon’s cross. Substitute Azeem Abdulai headed over, and Josh Key was denied with a strike from distance after a great save.
The Swans' efforts were finally rewarded when substitute Florian Bianchini scored a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute. However, the joy was short-lived as Wilfried Gnonto restored Leeds' lead almost a minute later in stoppage time, securing a 4-3 victory for the visitors.
Swansea City will be looking to bounce back away at Derby on Wednesday, 27th November.
Swansea City: Lawrence Vigouroux; Josh Key, Ben Cabango, Harry Darling, Josh Tymon; Matt Grimes (captain), Gonçalo Franco (Florian Bianchini 75’), Joe Allen (Jay Fulton 56’); Ronald (Azeem Abdulai 83’), Myles Peart-Harris, Liam Cullen.
Leeds United: Illan Meslier, Sam Byram (M. Wober 84’), Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rothwell (J. Guilavogui 84’), Ao Tanaka, Manor Solomon (W. Gnonto 75’), Brenden Aaronson, Daniel James (J. Debayo 95’), Joel Piroe (Mateo Joseph 75’).
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Attendance: 17,125