Overview
- Stoke took the lead in the 10th minute when left-back Eric Bocat scored a deflected left-foot strike that was reported as his first goal for the club on his 60th league appearance.
- Joseph Opoku drew Swansea level in the 23rd minute by firing in from close range after a flick-on and a defensive lapse by Stoke.
- Manager Vitor Matos introduced Adam Idah around the 65th minute and the Republic of Ireland international scored with his first touch in the 66th minute to make it 2-1.
- Goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux made crucial late interventions, including tipping a Sorba Thomas effort over the bar and saving a low drive from Bocat to preserve the lead.
- The result ended Swansea's long run without a win at the bet365 Stadium and provided an early season lift for the squad that Matos credited to impactful substitutions and strong mentality.