Premier League 2

Biabi secures Swansea eighth win a row

7 Jan 2017

Swansea City, International Cup, Botti Biabi

Striker heads only goal at Blackburn Rovers to extend lead at top of Division 2

Botti Biabi scored the only goal as Swansea City’s march towards promotion from Division 2 continued with an eighth victory in a row, beating Blackburn Rovers 1-0.

The winner came on the half-hour as Biabi, pictured above, headed in Alex Samuel’s cross.

Rovers battled for an equaliser at home but in vain and remain eighth with 16 points.

🗣 | U23s REACTION

8️⃣️ #PL2 wins in a row! But Richards still wants improvements from the young #Swans.
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— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) January 6, 2017

The win meant Swansea extended their lead over Newcastle United, whom they play next on 16 January, to 13 points.

Rovers next travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in Division 2.

See: Swansea report

Rovers' Under-23s went down to narrow 1-0 loss at home to Swansea City on Friday afternoon.
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— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) January 6, 2017