Plymouth Argyle 1-3 Swansea City: Swans come from behind to claim fourth straight win

Swansea's Ollie Cooper celebrates after scoring with almost his first touch after coming off the bench

Swansea City's upturn in form continued as they came from behind at Plymouth Argyle to secure a fourth successive Championship victory.

Luke Cundle gave Plymouth a first-half lead against the club he played for last season, the on-loan Wolves midfielder steering into the net after Carl Rushworth could only parry Ryan Hardie's cross.

Goalkeeper Rushworth then made a number of important saves for a Swansea side who levelled thanks to Jerry Yates' tap-in early in the second half.

A game that could have gone either way was settled by two moments of quality.

Ollie Cooper scored his first goal of the season from 25 yards just moments after coming off the bench.

Swansea then put the result beyond doubt when Jamie Paterson's fabulous pass allowed Josh Key to guide home his first goal for the club.

A second away success of the campaign continues a sharp turnaround in form for Swansea, who failed to win in their first seven league games under Michael Duff but now climb to 12th.

The Welsh side head into the second international break of the season in upbeat mood, having taken 13 points from five games since an abject display in last month's south Wales derby prompted questions about Duff's future.

Plymouth must hope to produce their own improvement when they return to action at West Brom in a fortnight's time, having slipped to 18th after winning only one of their past six matches.

There were suggestions over the summer that Argyle boss Steven Schumacher had been high on Swansea's list of potential replacements after Russell Martin left for Southampton.

Instead they turned to Duff, who is starting to look at home in Wales but was unimpressed when Plymouth's first meaningful attack led to the opening goal.

Cundle had a successful loan spell last season at Swansea, who were keen to re-sign him before Martin's departure.

Having moved instead to Plymouth, Cundle kept celebrations to a minimum after putting the Pilgrims ahead.

Luke Cundle's goal was his fourth goal since joining Plymouth on loan, one more than he managed during his spell at Swansea last season

Swansea might have responded when Yates pulled back for Liam Cullen, whose low shot was pushed round the post by Conor Hazard.

Duff's men had a penalty appeal turned down when Jamal Lowe tumbled under Dan Scarr's challenge, and Plymouth could have doubled their advantage when Hardie's drive was beaten away by Rushworth.

Hardie tried his luck once more early in the second half, another crisp strike forcing another save from Rushworth, before Swansea conjured their leveller.

Paterson crossed deep for Cullen, whose header back across goal allowed Yates to poke in his fourth Swansea goal.

Plymouth almost went back in front as Rushworth denied Bali Mumba from point-blank range, and once more the home side would pay for missing their opportunity.

Cooper had been on the pitch for less than a minute when he collected possession 30 yards from goal, before strolling into space and finding the bottom corner of the net.

Joe Edwards came closest to a Plymouth equaliser, heading over from Mickel Miller's cross, before their fourth defeat in six second-tier games was sealed in the last minute of normal time.

Lowe led a Swansea counter-attack before Paterson measured a ball from the left flank all the way across the field to former Exeter full-back Key, who capped his latest impressive display with a first-time finish.

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher:

"I thought it was quite an even game. I thought we were probably the better team in the first half. They might have edged it second half, although even when they went ahead we responded quite well and got into some brilliant areas.

"We had a big chance at 2-1. I can't fault the lads' effort again. Some of the play to get up to the final third was excellent. We have just got to be better in both boxes.

"Their third goal is a foul, again, on Joe Edwards on the edge of the box. But when you throw everybody forward, you are always vulnerable to the counter-attack.

"It could have gone either way. It's always small margins. We probably should have been more than 1-0 ahead at half-time."

Swansea head coach Michael Duff:

"I thought we were good value for it today. They put three on Blackburn here, six on Norwich here. It's a tough place to come.

"We played on Wednesday night, we have had two away games this week, so to get a nine-point week - we are really pleased.

"We stayed calm at half-time, we felt we were in the game. We talked about being good in both boxes and I think that's where we won the game.

"It's pleasing to come from behind. That's the first time we have done that.

"The players deserve the credit today. Hopefully the fans have enjoyed the day out. it's a good away day, the weather's beautiful and I am sure there will be a few pints had tonight."

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