Swansea City rout Blackburn Rovers 4-0 as Matos highlights players' efforts

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Swansea City rout Blackburn Rovers 4-0 as Matos highlights players' efforts

Summary

Swansea City secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the Swansea.com Stadium on October 31. Goals from Stephen Eustaquio, Joseph Opoku, Filip Lissah, and Ross Stewart marked a significant response after a disappointing 5-0 defeat to Queens Park Rangers last week. After the match, head coach Vitor Matos emphasized the importance of the win for his players and the connection with the fans. Swansea City, currently second in the Championship standings, looks to maintain momentum as they prepare to face Portsmouth on Tuesday.

Source Links

BBC Sport

Key Details

•Swansea thumps Blackburn Rovers 4-0 at home.
•Goals scored by Eustaquio, Opoku, Lissah, and Stewart.
•Matos encourages players to take the credit after the win.
•Swansea is second in the Championship table.
•Swansea will play against Portsmouth on Tuesday.

Latest Updates

6:39 PMBBC Sport — Matos moves aside to give players the plaudits

What they're saying

"
Vitor Matos says he wants Swansea City's players to take the plaudits after leaving them to savour the moment after an emphatic victory over Blackburn Rovers.
— BBC Sport

Related Teams & Leagues

Soccer