Swansea City suffered a disappointing 1-4 defeat against Ipswich Town, with Cameron Burgess scoring two own goals against his former club. Swansea had a shaky start, punished just after half an hour as Jack Clarke put Ipswich ahead. Although Goncalo Franco managed to equalise briefly in the second half, Ipswich regained the lead when Leif Davis’s effort deflected off Burgess. Misfortune struck again as substitute Ivan Azon added a third, and Burgess’s afternoon got worse as he accidentally turned another cross into his net.
Pressure mounts on Alan Sheehan as Swansea claimed only two wins in their last 11 games, inching closer to the relegation zone. Despite making three changes, including starting Chelsea loanee Ishe Samuels-Smith, the Swans couldn’t find their footing. An early Ipswich chance nearly exposed Swansea’s vulnerabilities, and the visitors took control from there.
Frustrations were evident, with four Swansea players booked in eight minutes. Sheehan’s game plan seemed to unravel as Ipswich dominated, with Clarke scoring the opener after Franco lost possession. Boos echoed at half-time, prompting Sheehan to make changes, bringing on Liam Cullen and Ronald for a necessary shake-up.
Swansea showed promise after the break, with Franco equalising, but hopes of a comeback were dashed as Burgess’s slide turned Davis’s shot into a goal. Despite efforts from Ben Cabango, who nearly scored, Azon’s rebound sealed Ipswich’s victory. The final blow came as Burgess’s own goal from Cajuste’s cross summed up a miserable afternoon for Swansea.
The team’s struggles continued, reflected in the fans’ frustrated reactions at full-time. With the gap to relegation narrowing, Sheehan’s challenge is evident as Swansea look to turn their season around. Can they pull through and save their season, or is more disappointment ahead? Keep your eyes peeled for updates on Swansea’s journey this season! 🦢⚽