Overview
- Joe Ward headed the opener before half-time and Lars-Jorgen Salvesen struck early in the second half, with Ethan Galbraith netting a late reply for Swansea.
- Callum Elder supplied the cross for Ward’s goal, and a Ben Cabango error from Ward’s delivery set up Salvesen to finish high into the net.
- The victory continued Derby’s surge to six wins in seven league matches and secured a third straight away success.
- Derby climbed to seventh in the Championship, while Swansea remained 20th after a fourth successive league defeat, four points clear of the relegation zone.
- New head coach Vitor Matos oversaw Swansea after only two training sessions following his move from Portuguese side Maritimo.