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Matos' good feeling after 'really challenging' season
TL;DR
Vitor Matos reflects on a challenging season for Swansea City, noting a positive finish with a 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic. The team lost only one of their last seven games, indicating progress as they prepare for next season.
Key points
- Vitor Matos reflects on a challenging season
- Swansea City won their final match 3-1 against Charlton Athletic
- Adam Idah scored twice in the final game
- Swansea lost only one of their last seven matches
- The team is preparing for the next season
Swansea CityVitor MatosAdam IdahLeo Walta
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Vitor Matos says a positive end to a "really challenging" campaign shows Swansea City are heading in the right direction as preparation starts for next season.
Adam Idah's late double and a fabulous free-kick from Leo Walta earned Swansea a 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on the final day of 2025-26.
The Swans lost only one of their final seven games of the season despite having little to play for.
They have banked 47 points from 30 league fixtures since Matos took charge in November – an average of 1.56 per game – having taken only 17 points from the first 16 matches of a season which at one stage threatened to turn into a long relegation scrap.
"It was a really challenging season, but there was a lot of growth, a lot of developing," Matos said.
"That's what we focus game by game, improving the game, improving the squad, improving the players.
"The last seven games in the international break we lost one, drew three and won three, so it's good as well because it gives you a good platform from the future, gives a good feeling for the boys and for the fans and that's nice."
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Swansea were 20th when Matos took the reins after a 3-0 thrashing at Bristol City in November.
Q&A
What were the key highlights of Swansea City's final match of the 2025-26 season?
Swansea City secured a 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, featuring a late double from Adam Idah and a stunning free-kick by Leo Walta.
How did Swansea City perform in their last seven games of the season?
Swansea City lost only one of their final seven games, showcasing a strong finish to the season.
What does Vitor Matos say about the team's direction after the season?
Vitor Matos believes the positive end to a challenging campaign indicates that Swansea City is heading in the right direction as they prepare for the next season.
