Southampton see off Swansea City as control returns in key home win | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Southampton beat Swansea City 3-1 in the Championship. In the ninth minute Finn Azaz slotted to the bottom right corner from Flynn Downes' pass. Saints striker Cyle Larin doubled the lead with a tidy finish (33.). Swansea City were limited to two shots on target despite 52.3% possession, their goal coming from the spot through Zan Vipotnik (52.). The Saints rise from 19th to 12th and host Bristol City next, while Swansea City drop from first to second and face Burnley.

Player of the Match: Finn Azaz dictated the game with a cool opener, 12 successful final third passes and sharp link play that kept the Saints on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: The Saints produced 16 attempts, all from inside the box, a clear sign of sustained penalty area pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Finn Azaz's craft mattered, shown by 12 successful final third passes and a composed first half strike. Cyle Larin was a constant outlet with eight touches in the box and six attempts, and he is second in Championship scoring on five goals. Swansea City had 52.3% possession but only two shots on target, with their goal arriving from a penalty.