STEVEN BENDA 5
Couldn't fully clear from the free-kick that led to Andy Carroll's opener but had little else to do in the first half. Woeful pass to gift Reading a second.
NATHAN WOOD 6
Comfortable on the ball yet again in a solid performance. Hooked as Swansea pushed in the second half.
HARRY DARLING 6
Starting for the first time since the 0-0 draw with Huddersfield Town, Darling made a couple of clearances, although maybe carry upfield as high up as was needed. Great chance to nick a point at the death, but could only head straight at Lumley.
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BEN CABANGO 6
Made plenty of tackles and clearances as Reading went direct to Carroll. Solid display.
MATTY SORINOLA 5
Returning to the line-up after missing out on the last three squads, Sorinola showed glimpses but couldn't really deliver the end product. Subbed.
JOE ALLEN 6
On his first Swans start in more than three months, the Wales star was slick in the first half and helped to keep his side on the front foot.
MATT GRIMES 6
Made his share of tackles to ensure the visitors were able to dominate the ball. Range of passing was decent again, but couldn't have the crucial killer impact.
RYAN MANNING 6
Got into good areas in the final third but was twice off target with efforts at goal in the opening half. Some really poor set-piece deliveries, though.
JAY FULTON 6
Saw plenty of the ball in the middle of the pitch and was accurate in possession. Solid rather than spectacular.
OLLIE COOPER 6
Back in the line-up after his fine impact off the bench at Coventry City, Cooper's directness was refreshing, although he spurned a glorious chance in the first half. Taken off in the second half.
JOEL PIROE 6
Had a number of decent openings but failed to trouble Joe Lumley. Decent enough when dropping deep.
Subs
Liam Cullen (for Allen) - Good energy when he came on and prodded home to hand the Swans a lifeline. 7
Jamie Paterson (for Cooper) - A good delivery in the build-up to Cullen's goal. 6
Luke Cundle (for Fulton) - Spurned a good chance to hit the target late on. 6
Armstrong Oko-Flex (for Wood) - Really direct yet again and had the Reading defence on the back foot. 6
Kyle Naughton (for Sorinola) - Too late to make a real impact. N/A
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