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Championship Wrap: Idah on Target as Swansea Go Top

Adam Idah and Eom Ji-sung scored first-half goals as Swansea made it 10 points from four games and leapfrogged Charlton and Wolves.

  • Swansea defeated Watford 2-0 at Swansea.com Stadium to climb to the top of the EFL Championship, securing 10 points from four matches and leapfrogging rivals Charlton and Wolves.
  • Before kick-off, Swansea honored former manager Kenny Jackett, who died in June at age 64 after spending his entire playing career at Watford with 428 appearances for the Hornets.
  • Adam Idah and Eom Ji-sung scored first-half goals for Swansea, with Idah recording his second goal of the season to establish the decisive margin early.
  • The defeat ended Watford's unbeaten league record, which had included results against Southampton, Wrexham, and West Ham before Tuesday's loss to Swansea.
  • Despite a match that lacked real quality in front of goal, Swansea's efficiency secured the victory, reflecting the intense early-season competition in the EFL Championship.
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Swansea see off Watford to go top of Championship

Adam Idah and Eom Ji-sung grabbed first-half goals for the Swans.

·Belfast, United Kingdom
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