Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Swansea City: Goncalo Franco and Liam Cullen give Swans comeback win

Blackburn Rovers’ home struggles continued as Goncalo Franco’s sparkling volley and a cool Liam Cullen finish saw Swansea City come from behind to win at Ewood Park.

Rovers gave themselves hope of a first victory on their ground this season when Todd Cantwell headed Valerien Ismael’s team in front.

The goal came via their one genuine chance in the first half, as Ryan Alebiosu’s deflected cross looped on to the head of Cantwell and his effort bounced through Ben Cabango’s legs and into the net.

Swansea might have levelled when Cameron Burgess headed narrowly wide, and the equaliser came just before the break when a patient passing move ended with Josh Tymon picking out Franco at the far post.

The Portuguese midfielder finished in style, crashing the ball back across goal and into the far corner.

Cantwell was denied a second goal by Vigouroux as Blackburn upped the tempo early in the second period, before Alan Sheehan changed his entire forward line and was rewarded when two of hos four attacking substitutes combined to put Swansea in front.

After Augustus Kargbo’s loose touch, Adam Idah drove down the right before rolling the ball across the edge of the area for Cullen to guide in his first goal of the season.

Blackburn asked questions of Swansea late on, with Yuki Ohashi’s looping header forcing another save from Vigouroux before Cantwell’s appeals for a penalty – after Burgess’ sliding challenge – were turned down.

Cantwell, the Blackburn captain, and Ismael were both booked for complaining about the decision as frustration reigned for the hosts.