West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Swansea City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Swansea City in the Championship on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Swansea City stunned West Bromwich Albion with a blistering start, taking the lead inside the first minute through Z. Vipotnik, assisted by G. Franco. They doubled their advantage in the 11th minute when E. Galbraith scored, again with G. Franco providing the assist, putting the visitors firmly in control early on. West Brom received a yellow card for N. Phillips in the 32nd minute, but the first half ended with Swansea leading 2-0 despite the hosts’ possession dominance.

The second half saw a dramatic turnaround as West Brom made four substitutions at the 46th minute: K. Grant replaced S. Iling Junior, J. Maja came on for I. Price, G. Campbell replaced A. Gilchrist, and K. Bielik took the place of N. Phillips. A. Heggebo pulled one back in the 47th minute with an assist from A. Mowatt, and he equalised five minutes later in the 52nd, assisted by G. Campbell. Swansea responded with changes of their own, bringing on M. Widell for J. Eom at 54’, Ronald for Z. Inoussa at 55’, and A. Idah for Z. Vipotnik at 64’, while J. Key picked up a yellow card in the 65th; further subs saw J. Fulton replace M. Stamenic and L. Cullen come on for J. Key at 76’, with Cullen booked in the 84th, but J. Molumby sealed the comeback for West Brom in the 85th minute, assisted by J. Maja, before O. Diakite replaced Heggebo in stoppage time.

West Bromwich Albion dominated possession with 65% compared to Swansea’s 35%, which allowed them to dictate the tempo after the early setbacks and mount sustained pressure that led to their three goals in the second half. They also edged corners 7-1 and successful dribbles 35-31, reflecting their control in attacking areas and ability to create chances, though both sides used all five substitutions, with West Brom’s quadruple change at half-time proving pivotal in shifting momentum. Assists were recorded at three for West Brom and two for Swansea, underlining the hosts’ more effective build-up play, while cards totalled one yellow for West Brom and two for Swansea, with no reds or penalties influencing the game directly.

These stats highlight how West Brom’s superior possession and set-piece opportunities overwhelmed Swansea after the interval, despite the visitors’ efficient early finishing; the lack of injury-time goals meant the result was decided in regular play, and the even dribble count suggests both teams had moments of individual flair without either gaining a decisive edge there.

The match turned on Swansea’s lightning start, with Z. Vipotnik opening the scoring in the first minute and E. Galbraith adding a second in the 11th, both assisted by G. Franco, giving the away side a commanding lead. West Brom’s response came via a half-time tactical overhaul with four substitutions at 46’, which injected fresh energy and led directly to A. Heggebo’s quickfire brace in the 47th and 52nd minutes, the first assisted by A. Mowatt and the second by G. Campbell, levelling the scores.

The decisive moment arrived in the 85th minute when J. Molumby scored West Brom’s winner, assisted by J. Maja, capping the hosts’ comeback despite Swansea’s efforts to regroup with substitutions like A. Idah for Vipotnik at 64’ and further changes at 76’. Yellow cards for West Brom’s N. Phillips at 32’ and Swansea’s J. Key at 65’ and L. Cullen at 84’ added tension but didn’t alter the flow significantly, with no red cards or penalties to swing the result.

West Bromwich Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their midfield to push forward and support the attack, where partnerships like A. Mowatt and G. Campbell proved effective in creating chances for A. Heggebo.

Swansea City deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on quick transitions and the creative influence of G. Franco in midfield to set up early goals from Z. Vipotnik and E. Galbraith, though their backline struggled under sustained pressure.

A. Heggebo earns Man of the Match for his crucial second-half brace, scoring in the 47th and 52nd minutes to drag West Brom back into the game and set up the eventual victory, showcasing sharp finishing and timing that turned the tide.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Coventry City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Preston North End (A)

West Bromwich Albion’s hard-fought comeback win lifts their spirits in the Championship, demonstrating resilience that could prove vital as they aim to climb the table in their upcoming fixtures.

Swansea City will rue letting a two-goal lead slip away, a setback that highlights defensive vulnerabilities they must address before their next Championship outing to avoid similar collapses.

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