Hartlepool lose at Swansea

Visitors to Edgar Street on Saturday, Hartlepool United, were defeated 1-0 by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium this evening.

Danny Wilson was without Gary Liddle and Ben Clark both recovering from injury. Striker Antony Sweeney had two good chances towards the end of the game.

Hartlepool stay in 15th position in League One.

In other matches this evening Lionel Ainsworth was not named in the squad for Watford who were defeated by Burnley.

At Bristol Rovers Andy Williams started for the home side and Tamika Mkandawire for Leyton Orient in an FA Cup 1st Round replay. The game went to extra time and penalties. Mkandawire scored his penalty but it wasn't enough as Rovers went through. Just 3742 watched the match.

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