Coventry City's under-21s extended their unbeaten run to six matches with a 2-0 Professional Development League victory over Swansea City. The win at the Alan Higgs Centre lifts Liam Kelly's side to third in the table, providing a bright spot amid the first team's Premier League struggles, where they sit 17th with six points from seven games, having recorded two wins and five defeats. This result means the young Sky Blues have now won five of their last six matches, a run of form that includes 15 points from a possible 18.

Elliot Betjemann opened the scoring from the penalty spot eight minutes before half-time. The spot-kick was awarded after a Swansea defender handled Harry Gray's shot inside the area. Joshua Stidder, a first-team player featuring for the development side, sealed the points with a second goal in the 71st minute.

First-team presence

Senior squad members Jake Bidwell and Gustavo Hamer were involved, with Bidwell captaining the side. Hamer's first-half free-kick led to a chance for Kah'vanni Lincoln, whose effort was saved by Swansea goalkeeper Jack Ruddy. Captain Bidwell praised the defensive work of Tristen Batanwi and Riccardo Di Trolio after the match. "Bidwell praised defensive partners Tristen Batanwi and Riccardo Di Trolio’s all-round dominance," he said.

The result continues a strong start to the season for the young Sky Blues. It offers positive news for the club's development pathway while the senior side sits 17th in the Premier League with six points from seven games, having scored six and conceded 14 goals. Their last outing was a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Monday 19 October, where Jack Rudoni scored their consolation, but they had previously beaten Newcastle 4-1 on Monday 12 October. The senior side, currently without A. Amenda, J. Eccles, L. Woolfenden, and H. Wright due to injury or suspension, now prepares for a key home match against 18th-placed Fulham on Saturday 24 October. Coventry City's under-21s will look to continue their momentum when they face Cardiff City next Tuesday in their next Professional Development League fixture.

The original report is at ccfc.co.uk