Western Mail

SKYBET CHAMPIONSH­IP

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FREDDIE WOODMAN

Didn’t react quickly enough as Sam Gallagher put Blackburn ahead. Denied Danny Graham from the spot, though. 7

KYLE NAUGHTON

Did all of the basics well as always. You know what you’re getting from the experience­d full-back. 7

BEN CABANGO

Somewhat sloppy for the opening goal, but was otherwise impressive once again alongside Joe Rodon. 7

JOE RODON

Did everything you now come to expect from him. Solid in the air, comfortabl­e on the ball. Gave the penalty away, but was bailed out by Woodman. 7

JAKE BIDWELL

An impressive showing from the left-back, who was more than comfortabl­e defensivel­y and gave plenty of support in attack too. 7

MATT GRIMES

Often found himself with time on the ball, and the captain was a busy figure in the centre of the park. So much good work that will have gone unnoticed by many. 7

JORDON GARRICK

On his first ever league start for the Swans, the winger was booked early on. Probably didn’t have the impact he’d have hoped for. 6

CONOR GALLAGHER

Got into dangerous positions but was too wasteful in the opening half. However, got his fifth assist for Swansea when Rhian Brewster struck the equaliser. So much better in the second half. 7

ANDRE AYEW

Lively in the first half and was Swansea’s biggest threat. Beaten too easily by Ryan Nyambe in the build-up to Blackburn’s opener, though. Did so much further up the pitch in the second half and scored his 14th goal of the season from the spot. 7

RHIAN BREWSTER

Missed a golden opportunit­y in the first half but made amends soon after with a stunning finish to level proceeding­s before the break. Another big shift. 7

JAY FULTON

A top shift from the central midfielder who broke down many Blackburn moves. Made his presence felt in defence. 7

SUBSTITUTE­S

Connor Roberts (for Garrick): Energy gave Swansea a bit of a lift but didn’t really have a major impact late on. 6

Ben Wilmot (for Gallagher): Too late to make an impact. N/A

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