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Peterborough 1-3 Swansea: Youthful visitors move into EFL Cup third round

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Swansea emphatically booked their place in the third round of the EFL Cup as the club's youngsters romped past Peterborough.

Jay Fulton netted his first goal for the Swans in the 15th minute, heading home from close range to put the Premier League side in control at the ABAX Stadium.

Oli McBurnie, making his competitive debut for the visitors, added a second with four minutes left of the first half before the break before settling the tie as a contest with Swansea's third two minutes later.

Jay Fulton (centre) celebrates scoring his first goal for Swansea to put his side in the lead at Peterborough
Jay Fulton (centre) celebrates scoring his first goal for Swansea to put his side in the lead at Peterborough
Fulton's strike came 15 minutes into the clash at the ABAX Stadium to give the Premier League side the early advantage
Fulton's strike came 15 minutes into the clash at the ABAX Stadium to give the Premier League side the early advantage
Oli McBurnie, on his competitive debut for the Swans, increased his side's lead just before half-time
Oli McBurnie, on his competitive debut for the Swans, increased his side's lead just before half-time

Mark Tyler could only parry Mike van der Hoorn's low shot and McBurnie was on hand to round the goalkeeper and fire home.