Swansea City’s unbeaten run was ended in a closely contested match as they fell to West Ham United at home. The defeat, only Swansea’s second of the season, did little to diminish their position at the top of the league table.

The decisive moment came when Mohamadou Kante capitalized on a defensive error by Marko Stamenic, who was caught in possession. Kante, having evaded Swansea’s pressing defenders who were anticipating an offside call that never came, demonstrated composure on the by-line before delivering an assist to Mukasa. The forward calmly converted his third goal of the campaign, breaking the deadlock and handing West Ham the lead.

This goal was one of just three Swansea have conceded at home this season, and it sparked a determined response from the hosts. Within a minute, Adam Idah and Ronald both had attempts deflected wide, while Ben Cabango’s effort hit the underside of the crossbar, showcasing Swansea’s pressure. A set-piece routine saw Jay Fulton deliver a free kick to the far post, where Moussa Yeo’s header found Cabango, who struck the frame of the goal amid a crowded penalty area. Despite a scramble, Swansea were unable to convert the opportunity.

West Ham’s captain Jarrod Bowen was subdued in the first half but increased his impact early in the second half, forcing a full-length save from Swansea goalkeeper Lukáš Vigouroux. The visitors then began to dominate as Vigouroux made additional key stops from shots by Pablo and Bowen. Swansea attempted to respond with Idah narrowly missing and Cabango mishandling a bouncing ball in the penalty area, preventing a clearing effort by the visitors.

Swansea’s substitute Stephen Eustaquio failed to find the target, and Idah was also off-target with a header as the home side sought a way back into the match. Bowen’s incisive run was notable but was followed by a poor finish from West Ham’s Manor Solomon. Late efforts from Ronald, including a missed opportunity to equalize, underscored Swansea’s frustration.

After the match, Swansea manager Vitor Matos described the game as a tight encounter. He praised West Ham’s organization and defensive solidity, acknowledging the difficulty of breaking them down. Matos highlighted Swansea’s ability to create chances, particularly from set pieces, and expressed confidence in his team’s capacity to compete with the league’s strongest sides despite the defeat. He noted a need for greater sharpness and conviction to convert opportunities moving forward.