Match Analysis: Blackburn vs Swansea
Blackburn vs Swansea ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Blackburn beat Swansea 2-1.
Goals: S. Gallagher (Blackburn, 36'), B. Brereton (Blackburn, 48'), J. Paterson (Swansea, 52').
Blackburn had 28% possession to Swansea's 72%, with 21.00 shots to 7.00.
S. Benda (Swansea) was the standout performer, rated 7.6.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Blackburn
Starting lineups and substitutes

Blackburn
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: T. Mowbray
Starting XI
- 1T. KaminskiG
- 2R. NyambeD
- 3H. PickeringD
- 5Daniel AyalaD
- 8J. RothwellM
- 9S. GallagherM
- 10T. DolanF
- 21J. BuckleyM
- 22B. BreretonM
- 26D. LenihanD
- 27L. TravisM
Substitutes (7)
- 6J. DavenportM
- 14D. ButterworthF
- 24H. CarterD
- 32C. McBrideF
- 35J. GarrettD
- 36T. MagloireD
- 45J. EasthamG

Swansea
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: R. Martin
Starting XI
- 1S. BendaG
- 2R. BennettD
- 5B. CabangoD
- 7K. SmithF
- 8M. GrimesM
- 10J. LoweF
- 12J. PatersonM
- 20L. CullenF
- 22J. LatibeaudiereD
- 24J. BidwellM
- 26K. NaughtonM
Substitutes (7)
- 11M. WhittakerF
- 14K. JosephF
- 16B. CooperD
- 21Y. DhandaM
- 31O. CooperM
- 35L. McFaydenD
- 42N. DefreitasG
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

S. Benda
Rating 7.6 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

S. Gallagher
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

J. Paterson
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

J. Buckley
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

D. Butterworth
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

B. Brereton
Rating 6.6 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Blackburn vs Swansea match analysis
Review Blackburn 2-1 Swansea with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Championship.