Matos defends Stamenic's red card in Swansea's loss at Birmingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Vitor Matos defended Marko Stamenic after his sending off during Swansea City's match at Birmingham City on November 7. Stamenic was dismissed in the 26th minute for a challenge on Ethan Laird, leading to a shift in momentum, with Jay Stansfield scoring twice for Birmingham. The defeat marked Swansea's fourth loss in five matches, dropping them to sixth in the Championship. Stamenic faces a three-match ban unless an appeal is successful, missing key upcoming games against West Brom, Middlesbrough, and Cardiff City.
- •Marko Stamenic sent off for a challenge on Ethan Laird.
- •Birmingham scored two goals after Stamenic's dismissal.
- •Swansea has lost four of their last five matches.
- •Stamenic faces a three-match ban unless appealed.
- •Swansea drops to sixth in the Championship standings.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — Swans boss Matos defends Stamenic over red card
"Vitor Matos defends Marko Stamenic after the midfielder's sending off during Swansea City's defeat at Birmingham City.
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