Swansea City punish 10-man Stoke to climb the table | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Swansea City beat Stoke City 2-0. Sorba Thomas was sent off in the 36th minute, and Zan Vipotnik then headed in (53.) from Josh Tymon's cross. Liam Cullen sealed it in the second minute of second half stoppage time with a left-footed strike from more than 35 yards. The hosts controlled the game with 66.7% possession and 23 attempts to seven, plus 12 corners. Swansea City rise from 16th to 14th and visit Portsmouth next, while Stoke drop from 14th to 15th and host Ipswich next.

Player of the Match: Zan Vipotnik was the difference, breaking the deadlock and adding three aerial wins and two key passes to lead the line with authority.

Stat of the Match: Swansea City posted 66.7% possession, a platform that kept Stoke pinned back after the red card.

Three Things We Learned: Stoke's second half task was uphill after the first half dismissal, reflected in just seven attempts and only two on target. Josh Tymon's delivery was a constant threat, producing 11 crosses and two key passes, including the assist. Set pieces mattered for the breakthrough, with Swansea forcing 12 corners and slinging in 31 crosses to sustain pressure.