Summary

  • Callum Robinson hits the woodwork either side of half-time as best chances fall to West Brom

  • Swansea break the deadlock after 78 minutes, Joel Piroe finishing low to give the visitors a late lead

  • Cyrus Christie scores Swansea's second goal seven minutes later, sparking loud boos around the Hawthorns

  • Defeat leaves Steve Bruce without a win in five games as West Brom manager

  1. Postpublished at 42 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Swansea produce their brightest move of the night, going from one penalty box to the other in the blink of an eye.

    Michael Obafemi eventually lays off for Matt Grimes, whose dipping effort from outside the box whistles a yard wide of the target.

  2. Postpublished at 20:39 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Ged Scott
    BBC Sport at The Hawthorns

    It has been a tough two or three months for West Bromwich Albion fans to endure as they've witnessed a once promising season slowly start to evaporate in front of their very eyes.

    And, even on a wet night in the Black Country, to see the ground so comparatively empty and hear it so quiet sums up the current mood of disaffection.

    But there were apparently some harsh home truths spoken in the away dressing room following last week's defeat at Middlesbrough - and not just by boss Steve Bruce - and they look to have had a positive effect.

    Callum Robinson's header against the base of the post and a few lovely touches from Grady Diangana are positive steps in the right direction for the hosts. Flashes in the pan? Or genuine signs that they might be ready to relight the blue touch paper?

  3. Postpublished at 39 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    The home crowd are urging their team to get forward.

    West Brom, like Swansea, are labouring a little when on the attack - although Grady Diangana has looked bright.

    Kyle Bartley has just tried his luck from outside the box - the effort flies wide - which tells you something.

  4. Postpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Mark Poyser
    BBC Wales football reporter

    This is like a pre-season friendly. There's just no intensity anywhere.

  5. Postpublished at 37 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Kyle Naughton lifts the ball forward towards Hannes Wolf but he cannot get there and it's a goal-kick.

    It has been that kind of night so far for Swansea going forward.

  6. Postpublished at 35 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Now Grady Diangana pulls back Jamie Paterson.

    Swansea's players - and Russell Martin - are enquiring as to why he has not been booked.

  7. Postpublished at 33 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    West Brom the burst forward on the counter as Grady Diangana skips round Flynn Downes' lunging challenge, but his cross is too close to Andy Fisher.

    Downes is rightly booked.

    Grady Diangana of West Bromwich Albion is tackled by Flynn Downs of Swansea CityImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 32 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Hannes Wolf makes a first attacking foray of note.

    His enterprise earns Swansea corner which reaches Matt Grimes, but his volley is hacked clear.

  9. Postpublished at 31 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    West Brom have scored only once in their last six games, while Swansea have managed only one goal in their previous half-dozen outings away from home.

    And so far at least, it shows.

  10. Postpublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Andy Robinson
    Former Swansea winger on BBC Radio Wales

    Swansea have got away with that. That's far too casual from Kyle Naughton, giving the ball away too easily.

  11. Postpublished at 28 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Grady Diangana produces another delicious touch to take him away from Hannes Wolf.

    This time his cross is dealt with, but Diangan looks a threat.

  12. Postpublished at 25 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Grady Diangana is in the game again, as he lifts the ball over Kyle Naughton's head and races dangerously into the box.

    But not for the first time this season, Flynn Downes saves Swansea with a crucial challenge.

  13. Postpublished at 24 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Swansea wingback latest - Cyrus Christie has now swapped with Hannes Wolf.

    Christie is definitely happier on the right, while Wolf is a forward player but he is at least playing down his favoured left flank.

  14. Postpublished at 20:21 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Andy Robinson
    Former Swansea winger on BBC Radio Wales

    That's the biggest moment of the game so far. It's a great ball into the box from the right-hand side and Robinson does very well to get on the end of it.

    Fortunate for Swansea but that'll give West Brom some more confidence.

  15. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 21 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    West Brom come within a couple of inches of taking the lead.

    A decent ball from Grady Diangana sends Dara O'Shea racing down the right.

    His cross is perfect for Callum Robinson, who rises unmarked but heads the ball on to the far post.

  16. Postpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Andy Robinson
    Former Swansea winger on BBC Radio Wales

    Both teams are still looking like they're trying to suss each other out. Swansea have been reluctant to attack, West Brom have been poor when they have had possession.

  17. Postpublished at 20 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Conor Townsend gives the ball away cheaply around the halfway line.

    West Brom have been sloppy in possession so far tonight.

  18. Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2022

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Mark Poyser
    BBC Wales football reporter

    Swansea have a lot of young players who are still learning, they're in transition. West Brom have got vast experience, so that makes you wonder how they are in this position.

  19. Postpublished at 18 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Dara O'Shea's clumsy touch gives Swansea a chance to get into the West Brom box, but Jamie Paterson delays the pass and Cyrus Christie is caught offside.

    A bit of a waste, that.

  20. Postpublished at 17 mins

    West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Swansea City

    Flynn Downes has just won possession for Swansea three times inside a minute.

    The former Ipswich player has enjoyed a fine first season as a Swan.