PL2 summary

Newcastle United 0-1 Swansea City, PL2 D2

A stoppage-time goal from Oliver Cooper gave Swansea City a 1-0 victory at Newcastle United in Premier League 2 Division 2.

The visitors had the better of the first half at St James' Park, with Kieran Evans' effort blocked by defender Lewis Cass.

Newcastle improved and striker Luke Charman headed wide, before Swans goalkeeper Joshua Gould denied Jake Young.

Both sides continued to push for a breakthrough in the second half and Liam Cullen fired his volley over when well placed.

Swansea got their goal when Cooper rose highest to nod in Matthew Blake’s free-kick in off the crossbar.

The win lifts the Swans up to fifth with 10 points. Newcastle are 10th on six.

See: Newcastle report | Swansea report

Next fixtures

Newcastle: 4 Oct v Hull, PL Cup (A)
Swansea: 21 Oct v Man Utd, PL2 (H)