Swansea City claimed a narrow 1-0 home win over Bristol City in the English Football League Championship on February 21, 2026. The match at the Swansea.com Stadium was decided by a first-half penalty, which proved to be the only goal in a closely fought South West derby. The penalty was awarded after a handball by a Bristol City defender following a VAR check, and Swansea's captain stepped up to convert calmly. Bristol City responded well and dominated possession for large periods of the second half, but they found Swansea's goalkeeper in inspired form, making a series of crucial saves to preserve his clean sheet. The visitors' best chance came in the final minutes, but a goal-line clearance secured the three points for the Swans. This victory helped Swansea climb away from the relegation zone in the league table, while Bristol City's inconsistent form continued.