Back to the Swansea City Newsfeed

Swansea 2-0 Cardiff: Oliver Cooper and Michael Obafemi strike to seal three points in South Wales derby - after Bluebirds striker Callum Robinson was sent off for throwing the ball in an opponent's face

Swansea City went home with all the bragging rights from the South Wales derby after beating rivals Cardiff City 2-0 at home.

Russell Martin's side are now up to fourth in the Championship thanks to goals either side of half-time from Oliver Cooper and Michael Obafemi.

The result keeps the hosts' promotion hopes alive meanwhile the Bluebirds troubles continue as they teeter just above the relegation zone.

More to follow

Oliver Cooper gave the hosts the lead with a well-taken finish in the 37th minute
The midfielder notched his third Championship goal of the season to break the deadlock
22-year-old forward Michael Obafemi then doubled their advantage in the second-half
Cardiff's Callum Robinson was sent off after lashing out Swansea's Ben Cabango early on