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Watford's struggles under Valerien Ismael continued as they battled to a draw with Swansea City.

Swansea City earned a first home league win under Luke Williams to leave Blackburn Rovers just one point above the Championship relegation zone. The Swans had started the day below Rovers in the table on goals scored, but eased their own relegation concerns with two goals in the opening 20 minutes. Joe Allen tapped in following good work by Przemyslaw Placheta to put the hosts in front, before Jamie Paterson's composed finished doubled their lead. The Championship's top scorer Sammie Szmodics volleyed in from a free-kick to give Blackburn hope, but Swansea held their nerve. Williams' side climb up to 15th in the table - four points clear of the bottom three - after securing back-to-back victories in the Championship for the first time since October.

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Swansea City go to Sunderland today with Luke Williams insisting he is not worrying about the possibility of relegation to League One. Swansea are a mere four points clear of the Championship relegation zone having lost five of their last six league games. But Williams has seen enough promising signs during what has been a demanding start to his Swansea reign to convince him there are better days ahead. I have some performance data to look at. Swansea have played seven league since Williams took over on 5 January, with their one win coming at Hull City earlier this month. They were denied victory at Birmingham City by a late home equaliser and were beaten by Plymouth Argyle despite creating a host of chances. Swansea have had to deal with some heavy blows along the way, with another coming in the FA Cup as they were dismantled at Bournemouth. The players tried to play bravely against the top sides - these top teams are incredible. Przemyslaw Placheta says he would be interested in staying at Swansea City beyond this season - but insists his focus for now is on football rather than the future. I am really enjoying the first few weeks under the new gaffer and with new team-mates. We will see. Having started on the bench against Ipswich last weekend, he hopes to return to the starting side at Sunderland on Saturday, when Swansea will go in search of only a second victory in eight league games. Ollie Cooper celebrates scoring at Sunderland last season. In all, Swansea have won four times in their last 10 trips to Sunderland, with five draws during that sequence and only one defeat, when Stephane Sessegnon and Craig Gardner struck in a win for the Black Cats. Head coach Williams will hope his Swansea class of can control the contest once more this time around — although in truth, performance level does not count much for right now.

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Piroe tapped home early on before scrambling in a second after the break. Ginnelly's long-range debut goal sealed Swansea's win, their first since Duff took charge in the summer. League One newcomers Northampton had their moments but were ultimately outclassed by their Championship hosts. Duff made only five changes to the side which drew with Birmingham City on the opening day of the league season, with Piroe among the key figures in this Swansea squad to keep his place. The Dutchman duly scored the 50th goal of his senior career with almost his first touch, when Ollie Cooper burst through on the left and centred for Piroe to tap into an empty net. Swansea dominated for long periods, with the impressive Cooper teeing up Liam Cullen to shoot into the side netting, though the Cobblers had first-half opportunities to get back into the game. Carl Rushworth's loose pass presented a chance to Kieron Bowie, who dragged his shot wide to let Swansea's new goalkeeper off the hook.

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Karlan Grant's fifth goal in as many games put Valerien Ismael's side in front inside the first minute. Piroe coolly levelled before Paterson, the hero of the south Wales derby, scored another fine individual goal. Improving Swansea climb to 15th, while Albion drop to third. Boss Russell Martin could take huge satisfaction from another progressive Swansea performance, particularly after such a disastrous start. His team are celebrating back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, while West Brom have lost two in three, having gone unbeaten in the league until defeat at Stoke earlier this month. Swansea had come into the contest in buoyant mood after Sunday's victory over rivals Cardiff - Martin's best day since taking charge in August. Yet it took all of 52 seconds for any momentum from that win to be wiped out. Swansea were sloppy in possession from the outset, with West Brom ruthlessly punishing Paterson's loose flick as Callum Robinson scampered into the box and squared for Grant to tap home at the far post.

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In total this season, Welch has taken charge of 15 men's games across all four professional leagues as well as the FA Cup. Watford were very poor and Swansea didn't try to win. Corner, Watford. Attempt missed. Same as last week. Comment posted by Gareth, at 2 Mar Gareth. Suddenly, Watford had all the momentum - although Swansea might have retaken the lead when Placheta burst down the left flank before lashing across the face of goal. Live Live. Please note: All times UK. Comments Join the conversation. Yet the Welshman's career hallmarks of speed of thought, know-how, tenacity and an ability to be in the right place at the right time - both offensively and defensively- have come to the fore when Swansea have most needed them. They take on 12th-placed Watford on Wednesday — who, conversely, have lost their last two — hoping to pull away from the relegation places just four points below them.

Luke Williams says he is happy to see Swansea City players demanding more from team-mates after "choice words" were exchanged at training this week. Swansea are only four points clear of the relegation zone after losing five of their last six Championship games.

Josh Key could make a first appearance since 22 December after recovering from a hamstring problem, while Swansea are monitoring Jamie Paterson after he was forced off during last Saturday's victory over Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn manager John Eustace:. The passion and detail he puts into his work is something I've never seen before. Which player has come of age? W Won 2 - 1 against Southampton on February 20th W Won 1 - 0 against Bristol City on February 17th The Swans have also been careful with his rehabilitation. D Drew 1 - 1 against Blackburn Rovers on February 24th Alongside him every step of the way has been Wales international Cabango, who is the senior man at just Scroll Left Scroll Right. Page 1 of 6. But Ismael's team looked nervy and uncertain - and duly conceded an embarrassing goal when Matt Grimes sent a long ball down the inside left channel for Przemsylaw Placheta to chase. Ronald is yet to register an assist for his new club, although that statistic could have been very different had his new team-mates taken some of the numerous chances he has laid on.