West Ham United secured a vital 1-0 away victory against Swansea City, ending the Welsh club's impressive four-match winning streak in the Sky Bet Championship. This win narrowed the gap at the top of the league to just one point, with Divine Mukasa scoring the only goal of the match in the first half.

The encounter, held at the Swansea.com Stadium, saw a new attendance record of 20,973 fans in attendance. After a dominating 6-0 victory over Lincoln City in midweek, West Ham faced a more tactical challenge against the Championship leaders, but the significance of this win was clear for manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Mukasa's calm finish marked his third goal of the season.
• Swansea, who had previously boasted the league's tightest defense, conceded only their third home goal of the season.
• Ben Cabango came inches away from equalizing, hitting the crossbar after a frantic goalmouth scramble.

Despite some late pressure from Swansea, including attempts from Adam Idah and Ronaldo, they could not find the back of the net. Jarrod Bowen, West Ham's captain, also had a notable impact in the second half, forcing key saves from Lawrence Vigouroux.

The result leaves West Ham in second place, just above Middlesbrough on goal difference, while Swansea experiences their first home loss since April. The match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams as they battled for midfield control, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.