Championship: Swansea close the gap on league leaders Norwich with win at Barnsley

1. Goals from Ben Cabango and Jamal Lowe give Swansea victory at Barnsley in evening kick off
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That's it from us!

Time for us to say farewell after another busy day in the Championship.

It has been a good night for Swansea, who closed the gap on leaders Norwich after rolling their sleeves up at Barnsley.

But as ever in the Championship, there is no time to celebrate. All eyes now to turn to the fixtures in midweek.

We will see you then.

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'The second goal is simply stupid'

Barnsley head coach Valérien Ismaël told Sky Sports: "All the time the same story with us at the moment against the top six.

"I think the first half was very strong. We created a lot of situations, we were in the game, we were focused.

"We concede the goal just before half-time. It was a pity for us but we knew we can stay in the game.

"Then we come out in the second half and the second goal is simply stupid. We have to avoid these stupid mistakes.

"We have to improve. It is not a difficult situation to speak to each other and to stay in the game."

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Swansea City moved four points clear of third-placed Bournemouth thanks to a clinical 2-0 victory at Barnsley.

Read our match report here.

'The heart and soul we want'

Swansea City head coach Steve Cooper told Sky Sports: "I have got to say the conditions were really tough. The pitch was difficult, it was windy, and it was whatever it took tonight.

"Does it look your typical Swansea performance? Not so much with the ball, but definitely heart and soul and what we want us to be in terms of desire and attitude.

"That's how the game went. Barnsley test you with territory. They want to get you in your own half and wear you down, but we didn't fall for that. We did the opposite.

"I am really happy with what I saw tonight."

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'It's a great performance'

Swansea City goalscorer Jamal Lowe told Sky Sports: "It's a great performance. We had the FA Cup last week, made a few changes, and the boys that came in did amazingly. Then the boys that had a little bit of rest came back in and carried on where we left off.

"We have to keep going on it, every game.

"(The first goal) was the ice-breaker. It was a bit scruffy, a bit back and forth and a lot long balls, but that goal definitely calmed it down a bit.

"Norwich are on top at the minute but we have got to keep winning our games and focus on that - keep going, keep battling and keep getting results and see where it takes us."

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Swansea's defensive numbers are remarkable.

That is clean sheet number 14 in their 24 Championship matches so far this season.

They have conceded just 13 league goals, which is comfortably the best record in the EFL.

Barnsley have been in fine form, particularly at home, but Swansea were just too strong defensively tonight.

We will have reaction for you soon.

FULL-TIME - Barnsley 0-2 Swansea City

Swansea City have closed the gap to Championship leaders Norwich City to four points thanks to a hard-fought win at Barnsley.

It was more gritty than pretty, but Steve Cooper's team got the job done after going ahead against the run of play at the end of the first half through Ben Cabango.

In-form forward Jamal Lowe then doubled the lead early in the second period and that was close to job done for a Swansea side who are so formidable defensively.

Barnsley miss the chance to move to seventh while the Swans, in second, are now four points clear of third-placed Bournemouth is four points.

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Callum Brittain lifts a long ball into the box, but once again Swansea clear.

We are into three minutes of added time at Oakwell.

Time is running out for Barnsley here.

They are throwing men forward now, but Swansea are just minutes away from a seventh clean sheet in their last nine matches.

Carlton Morris has been bright since coming on for his Barnsley debut and his endeavour earns a corner, but Andre Ayew is on hand to head the set-piece clear.

Another double Barnsley change as Luke Thomas and Toby Sibbick come on for Victor Adeboyejo and Michael Sollbauer.

From the free-kick which follows, Jack Walton paws the ball to safety at the far post after a sweet delivery from Connor Roberts.

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The first booking of the night goes to Mads Andersen after his late challenge on Jamal Lowe.

Callum Brittain steps away from Andre Ayew and tries his luck again, but this time his effort rises harmlessly over the bar.

Barnsley send a trio of set-pieces into their opponents' box in quick succession.

As has been the case so often this season, Swansea defend them admirably.

Jay Fulton makes a fine tackle in midfield to stop Barnsley from pushing forward.

Steve Cooper will have enjoyed that.

What a hit!

Callum Brittain unleashes a fabulous 35-yard drive which is arrowing towards the top corner of Swansea's net until Freddie Woodman intervenes with a fine save.

What a goal that would have been.

Swansea appeal for a penalty as Andre Ayew tumbles under Romal Palmer's challenge, then Barnsley break and almost take advantage of a defensive mix-up only for Ben Cabango to block Cauley Woodrow's shot.

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We are into the final quarter of this game and Swansea are in control.

It has not been a pretty contest, but Steve Cooper will not mind one bit if things stay like this.

Barnsley need some inspiration in the final third if they are to turn things around.