Goals from Matt Murphy and Marc Richards were enough to lift Swansea out of the relegation places as they beat Shrewsbury Town 2-0 at the Vetch.
Richards' strike was his first goal since arriving on loan from Blackburn Rovers last week and it ensured Shrewsbury's first defeat in nine games. It was also only the second time this season that they have failed to score.
Murphy's header just before half-time was his third goal in four games. He rose at the far post to nod home Andrew Mumford's curling free-kick moments after crashing a similar header against the bar.
Richards' goal also came through a header, as he nodded home Murphy's cross to give Swansea their biggest home victory of the season.
By their own standards Shrewsbury were poor and only managed one shot on target in the entire 90 minutes.
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