West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Swansea City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of West Bromwich Albion 3-2 Swansea City in the Championship on Saturday, 29 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Swansea City came flying out of the blocks at The Hawthorns, stunning West Brom with two early goals – Z. Vipotnik netting in the 1st minute and E. Galbraith adding another in the 11th to put the visitors 2-0 up. West Brom looked shell-shocked in the first half, struggling to create much despite holding more of the ball, and they went into the break trailing. But the Baggies made a raft of changes at half-time, and it sparked a turnaround as A. Heggebo pulled one back in the 47th minute.

Heggebo wasn’t done, grabbing his second in the 52nd to level things up and shift the momentum firmly to the home side. West Brom kept pushing, dominating possession and creating chances, while Swansea tried to hold on with some substitutions of their own. The decisive moment came late when J. Molumby scored in the 85th to complete the comeback, securing a 3-2 win for West Brom in a thrilling Championship clash.

West Brom bossed possession with 65% compared to Swansea’s 35%, which helped them control the game after the early setbacks and pile on pressure in the second half, leading to their three goals. They also racked up 7 corners to Swansea’s 1, showing their dominance in attacking areas, while successful dribbles were close at 35 for West Brom and 31 for Swansea, highlighting some lively individual battles. On the discipline side, West Brom picked up 1 yellow card and Swansea 2, with no reds for either team, and both sides used all 5 substitutions – West Brom making four at half-time which clearly turned the tide.

Assists were recorded at 3 for West Brom and 2 for Swansea, underlining the home side’s sharper final balls in their comeback, and there were no penalties or injury-time goals noted, keeping the drama within the regular 90 minutes. These stats paint a picture of West Brom’s resilience, using their possession edge to overcome the deficit without relying on spot-kicks or last-gasp heroics.

The game exploded into life right away with Swansea’s Z. Vipotnik scoring in the first minute, assisted by G. Franco, followed by E. Galbraith’s goal in the 11th, also set up by Franco, giving the visitors a dream start. West Brom’s response came after half-time substitutions, with A. Heggebo netting twice – first in the 47th assisted by A. Mowatt, then in the 52nd with help from G. Campbell – to draw level and swing the pendulum. The winner arrived in the 85th when J. Molumby finished off an assist from J. Maja, capping a stunning turnaround, while yellow cards for Swansea’s J. Key in the 65th and L. Cullen in the 84th added to their frustrations without derailing the result.

Half-time changes were pivotal for West Brom, with K. Grant coming on for S. Iling Junior, J. Maja for I. Price, G. Campbell for A. Gilchrist, and K. Bielik for N. Phillips all at the 46th minute, injecting fresh energy. Swansea responded with their own swaps, like A. Idah replacing Z. Vipotnik in the 64th, but it wasn’t enough to stem the tide, and West Brom’s late sub of O. Diakite for A. Heggebo in stoppage time helped see out the win.

West Bromwich Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing their attacking midfielders to push forward, and partnerships like Heggebo up top benefiting from creative service from the likes of Mowatt and Campbell in key moments.

Swansea City also went with a 4-2-3-1 setup, relying on quick starts from players like Vipotnik and Galbraith, with Franco pulling strings in midfield to create early chances through effective assists.

A. Heggebo earned Man of the Match honours for his brace in the second half, turning the game on its head with goals in the 47th and 52nd minutes that dragged West Brom back from 2-0 down. His clinical finishing and energy after the break were crucial, making him the standout performer in a match full of twists.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Coventry City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Preston North End (A)

This comeback victory boosts West Brom’s confidence in the Championship, showing their ability to fight back under pressure, and they’ll look to build on it in their next fixture as they aim to climb the table.

Swansea will be gutted to let a 2-0 lead slip away, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities they need to address, with their upcoming match offering a chance to bounce back and regain momentum in the league.

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