Vítor Matos' Swansea City opened the new year with another home win in the English II League. In the reception to West Bromwich, the Portuguese team was superior (1-0), recording the second consecutive victory in the competition. Gonçalo Franco, a Portuguese ex-Moreirense player, initially played for Swansea. The triumph of the ex-Marítimo coach's team was decided in the second half. Jay Fulton came off the bench in the 71st minute and needed just three minutes to score the winning goal (74m). With this victory (1-0), Vítor Matos' team wins for the fourth consecutive time at home in the Championship. Swansea, who were 20th when the Portuguese took over, are currently 16th with 32 points. West Bromwich is 18th with 31 points.