Southampton defeat Swansea City 3-1 in Championship match

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Southampton secured a 3-1 victory over Swansea City at St. Mary’s Stadium, extending their unbeaten home run to 13 matches. Cyle Larin scored his fifth goal of the Championship season, moving him into a tie for the league's top scorer.

Finn Azaz opened the scoring for Southampton in the ninth minute. Larin doubled the lead in the 33rd minute after connecting with a low cross from James Bree. Swansea City managed to pull a goal back via a Žan Vipotnik penalty shortly after halftime, but Léo Scienza scored in the 78th minute to restore Southampton's two-goal advantage.

Despite the loss, Swansea City remains level on points at the top of the table. Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio appeared as a substitute for Swansea in the 62nd minute.

Entities

Cyle Larin · Finn Azaz · Leo Scienza · Southampton · Swansea City

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