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There was an intriguing subplot in this contest as Ethan Galbraith made his league debut for Stoke a little over six weeks after joining in a big-money move from Swansea.
Much is expected of the Northern Ireland midfielder, who was one of Swansea’s star performers in 2025-26 and brushed off boos from the travelling fans during what was a solid league debut for the Potters.
But it was those in
While Idah’s probable lay-off is a heavy blow to Matos’ options in attack, there is better news of Cullen.
The Wales international has missed Swansea’s past two matches with a calf problem and Matos expects him to be out for another fortnight.
The absence of Idah and Cullen meant Swansea started without a recognised striker against West Brom, with attacking midfielder Melker Widell operating in the most advanced central role
Swansea were beaten at Coventry despite competing admirably with the leaders, with Zan Vipotnik and Liam Cullen among those to miss chances as Ephron Mason-Clark struck the only goal of the game shortly before half-time.
Swansea’s fourth defeat in seven matches under Matos – and a fifth in succession on the road – means they are only four points clear of the relegation places at the midway point in the
Charlton manager Nathan Jones:
“We didn’t play well. Did we not play well because we were bad or Swansea were good?
“Swansea are a good side, they have good players, they are well coached.
“At times we have to dust ourselves down. If you don’t play well then don’t lose. If you can’t win a game then don’t lose it, and that’s what we have done today.
“I’m delighted for
Norwich City have agreed to sell Adam Idah to Celtic, subject to the striker passing a medical.
The Republic of Ireland international was on loan with the Scottish champions in the second half of last season, scoring nine goals.
In the last of his 19 appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side, the 23-year-old hit a last-minute winner in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers.
In early July, Norwich turned down Celtic’s
Norwich City have turned down a Celtic bid for Adam Idah understood to be around £4m to £5m.
The Republic of Ireland forward, 23, spent the second half of last season on loan with the Scottish champions, scoring nine goals in 19 appearances.
He netted the Glasgow club’s last goal of the campaign, the late winner against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final, which sealed a league and cup double.