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Idah's First‑Touch Winner Seals Swansea's 2-1 Victory at Stoke

The late substitute's instant goal highlights Swansea's attacking depth, raising selection and transfer questions as the window enters its final fortnight.

Overview

  • Adam Idah came off the bench and scored with his first touch in the 66th minute to turn a 1-1 game into a 2-1 win for Swansea.
  • The result marked Swansea's first victory at Stoke's bet365 Stadium in more than five years and denied Stoke three home points.
  • Swansea goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux made a crucial save from Sorba Thomas shortly before Idah's strike, a moment the manager said proved pivotal.
  • Stoke manager Mark Robins criticised his side for wasting an early lead and said the club need new signings, while Swansea face selection choices with Zan Vipotnik nursing a calf problem.
  • Idah's goal underlines his impact off the bench — he has seven Championship goals at an efficient minutes-per-goal rate — and it strengthens his case for more game time as the transfer window closes in roughly two weeks.