After a slow start, Connor Roberts was first to pull either goalkeeper into action with an effort from outside the box that was comfortably saved by Jamie Stephens.
Wayne Routledge then whipped in a cross for Oliver McBurnie who found space but failed to get his shot on target.
The Swans continued to pile on the pressure with Stephens making a fine double save from Routledge and McBurnie.
After dominating the first half, Paul Clement's men somehow found themselves behind as Elliot Johnson floated a ball to the back post Akinde to head past Erwin Mulder.