How they rated

STEVEN BENDA

Tipped Jean Michael Seri’s effort over early on but was a spectator for long periods after that as Swansea dominated. Calm and composed with the few bits he did have to do. Clean sheet.

NATHAN WOOD

Did well in the air when needed and was his usual composed self in possession. His reading of the game was once again impressive.

KYLE NAUGHTON

The experienced defender was well and truly in the wars in the first half, but was his usual self on the ball, time and time again playing confidently. Top stuff.

BEN CABANGO

The Welshman was positive throughout and committed himself to numerous attacks. Did his defensive duties well too. Another top display from the 22-year-old who is looking the real deal right now.

MATTY SORINOLA

Got into plenty of promising positions and always looked to be positive, although his final ball, particularly crosses, was often lacking. Improved in the second half, to his credit, and got the assist for Swansea’s opener.

JOE ALLEN

Calm as you like in midfield as ever but was cruelly forced off with an injury after half an hour.

MATT GRIMES (CAPT)

Led by example throughout and wasn’t afraid to drop deep to help Swansea go from back to front if needed. Another good display.

JAY FULTON

Did his fair share of defensive work and was solid enough going up the pitch too. Firm challenge in the second half typified his no-nonsense approach. Another great shift.

OLLIE COOPER

Showed great energy early on as Swansea dominated and had two decent chances to score in the first half. A real livewire throughout and rightly earned applause when he was withdrawn. Has been brilliant since being in the first team.

JOEL PIROE

Linked up so well with Manning, Cooper and others. Had two glorious chances to score, the first of which saw him strike the crossbar, while he was denied by the fingertips of Baxter at the end of the first half. Everything but the finish. Finally got the goal he deserved late on.

STAR MAN RYAN MANNING

Made a mockery of his Ireland snub with another impressive display. Defensively sound and caused plenty of problems in attack, playing a key role in some big Swansea chances. Got the goal to put his side ahead as part of what was a brilliant display.

SUBSTITUTES

Luke Cundle (for Allen) – The Wolves loanee grew in confidence in the second half and rattled the crossbar with a fierce strike. Brave in possession as Swansea pushed for a goal. 8

Michael Obafemi (for Piroe) – Too late to make an impact. N/A

Fin Stevens (for Sorinola) – As above. N/A

Armstrong Oko-flex – Close to having a shot at the death but well challenged. N/A Not Used: Fisher, Darling, Ntcham.

HULL CITY

Baxter, Elder, Greaves, Figueiredo, Coyle (C), Slater, Seri (Woods 75), Ozan, Vale (Longman 67), Oscar (Christie 82), Pelkas (Docherty 75).

Not used: Ingram, Smith, Mcloughlin.

ATTENDANCE

15,207

REFEREE

Keith Stroud.