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Ian Mitchelmore

The Swansea City player ratings as Lowe and Roberts ooze confidence but breakthrough proves elusive against Reading

FREDDIE WOODMAN 7

Fine save to deny Tom McIntyre in the first half but had precious little to do after that aside from a routine stop from Sam Baldock's free-kick. Good save late on too. Clean sheet number 13 of the season.

BEN CABANGO 7

Looked so assured on the ball and didn't have too much to do at the back.

RYAN BENNETT 7

An absolute rock at the back in the first half and ensured Woodman had very little to do. Booked for a cynical but vital foul at the end of the first 45 and cruelly forced off shortly after the restart.

MARC GUEHI 7

Got forward at every opportunity and was solid in defence too. Spurned a glorious chance to bag his first Swansea goal, but a very comfortable showing again.

CONNOR ROBERTS - Star Man 7

Such a threat from the Welshman who put in several inviting crosses from the right wing. Untroubled defensively which allowed him to cause problems in attack.

KOREY SMITH 7

Very useful in possession and his efforts helped Swansea move Reading around the pitch. Replaced.

JAY FULTON 7

Deployed higher up the pitch than usual, but he still made some typical Fulton-like interventions in the middle. Really helped to keep his side ticking over.

MATT GRIMES 7

Was happy to sit deeper and play almost in a quarterback role at times. Such a slick operator and gave plenty of support to his side's wing-backs.

JAKE BIDWELL 7

Like Roberts, Bidwell looked dangerous high up the pitch. Barely needed in a defensive capacity and went close with a header too.

ANDRE AYEW 7

Was very lively in the first half and tried his luck with two speculative efforts before going close with a header.

JAMAL LOWE 7

Looked very confident and work rate played a key part as Swansea carried the greater threat. Some genuine moments of class, but no final product. Subbed.

Subs

Joel Latibeaudiere (for Bennett) - Almost scored with his first touch, but looked composed at the back in Bennett's absence. Neat in possession. 6

Kasey Palmer (for Smith) - A few decent moments, but didn't have much time to create anything. 6

Viktor Gyokeres (for Lowe) - Too late to make an impact. N/A

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