Che Adams’ early goal was his ninth of the seasonSouthampton set a new club record of 21 games without defeat thanks to a 3-1 victory on Russell Martin’s first return to Swansea City.The Saints climb to second in the Championship having outclassed Swansea in the first half, Che Adams putting them ahead from close range only six minutes in.Will Smallbone tapped in the second goal before Swansea responded against the run of play through a Jamie Paterson header.But Southampton quickly re-established their control of the contest as Flynn Downes’ 20-yard drive deflected into the net. Swansea rallied in the closing stages as substitute Jerry Yates and Paterson both hit the woodwork, but their failure to take the late chances allowed Southampton to hold on for three points with comfort. Southampton’s run of 21 matches unbeaten in all competitions eclipses their previous best since they entered the Football League in 1920, a 20-game sequence in 1921.This was a sweet result for Southampton boss Martin, who was given a warm welcome on his first trip back to Wales since leaving his role as Swansea head coach to take over at St Mary’s last June.But it was a testing afternoon for Luke Williams, whose team could have no complaints after defeat in his first home league game as Swansea boss. Martin had enjoyed his first reunion with Swansea on 26 December, when the Welsh side crumbled after a bright start and were eventually thumped 5-0.Swansea have since appointed Williams, who was on the… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Southampton set club record with Swansea triumph
