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Snoop Dogg joined Swansea as a minority investor in July 2025 Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg enjoyed a dramatic first match in attendance as Liam Cullen scored a 95th-minute equaliser against Preston North End to provide the hip-hop superstar's grand appearance with a thrilling conclusion. After a spectacular pre-match welcome for Snoop as he walked around the pitch to rapturous acclaim, Preston deflated the carnival atmosphere as Daniel Jebbison volleyed them into a first-half lead from close range. Swansea perked up after the break, with substitute Malick Yalcouye wasting a golden opportunity as his shot was smothered by former Swans goalkeeper David Cornell. Ben Cabango also headed narrowly wide for the hosts as they cranked up the pressure, which eventually yielded its reward as Gustavo Nunes' deep cross was headed in by fellow substitute Cullen to spark jubilant celebrations. Preston, who now only have six points in seven games, drop down to 10th in the Championship, five points adrift of the play-off places. Swansea, meanwhile, remain 14th, three points further back. Daniel Jebbison's goal for Preston was the Canadian's first since December Midweek Championship fixtures do not tend to generate this much fanfare but, then again, most matches in this division do not have rap royalty in the stands. Fans had queued outside the Swansea. com Stadium five hours before kick-off to see Snoop, the man who had sold more than 35 million records and was now responsible for a surge in ticket sales in south Wales. Each seat was adorned with a Snoop and Swansea-branded towel, inspired by those twirled by supporters of his favourite American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. They made for extraordinary pre-match scenes, as Snoop and the sell-out crowd all waved their towels, while some of the rapper's most recognisable tunes were complemented by chants of "Snoop Dogg's barmy army". Unfortunately for the home side, initially they could not muster a performance to match that entertainment. Vitor Matos' men looked off the pace and lacked quality in the first half as they were outmanoeuvred by their energetic opponents. Preston's recent poor form had seen them slip out of the top six, but they played with renewed vigour here, creating a couple of chances before Jebbison took advantage of scruffy Swansea defending to convert from Callum Lang's sliding cross. Matos had seen enough to make three-half time substitutions, and the introduction of Yalcouye, Josh Key and Nunes gave them a significant lift. All three played their part in Swansea's improvement, with Yalcouye close to scoring from Zan Vipotnik's fine through ball, while Key delivered several dangerous crosses. Cullen also went close but, as Preston defenders threw their bodies in the way of any shot which came their way, it looked like Swansea would be denied. That was until Nunes found himself in space on the left, shifted the ball on to his right foot and curled a pinpoint cross for Cullen, whose glancing header prompted huge roars of relief and delight on a memorable night for the Swans and their celebrity co-owner. Swansea head coach Vitor Matos: "We created chances in the beginning of the second half but didn't score. If we had scored that chances, maybe the history of the game could change as well, but the most important is that we kept pushing, fighting. "We always kept the momentum even when they would miss a pass or there was a situation where the things didn't go our way. "Then we came back again with a good spell. I think that was massive. In the end, we got the goal, really good goal from Liam, really happy for him as well. Got one point, let's move on. " Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom: "I'm pleased with lots of things, pleased with the performance, just obviously really frustrated, upset with not taking three points. "How we started the game, the work rate without the ball was excellent. It allowed us to win the ball a lot and make a team that's been playing really well here look average, but then we were also really good with the ball as well. "We kept them quiet, that's how we played. We only let them have their occasion at the very end by conceding the equaliser. " Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 24th February 2026 at 22: 46 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Vitor Matos Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Manager: Vitor Matos Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Paul Heckingbottom Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Swansea have lost just one of their last 23 home league games against Preston (W17 D5), winning 10 of the last 11 (L1). Following their 2-1 win in November, Preston are looking to complete the league double over Swansea for the first time since 1933-34. Preston have won two of their last four away league games against Welsh sides (L2), though did lose at Wrexham this season. It’s as many wins as they’d managed in their previous 22 visits to Wales (D6 L14). Swansea have won five of their last eight midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games (L3), including each of the last three in a row. Preston have won just two of their last 12 midweek (Tues, Weds, Thurs) league games (D7 L3), though one of those was in the reverse fixture against Swansea City this season. Match ends, Swansea City 1, Preston North End 1. Second Half ends, Swansea City 1, Preston North End 1. Goal! Swansea City 1, Preston North End 1. Liam Cullen (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Gustavo Nunes with a cross. Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Lawrence Vigouroux. Attempt saved. Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Lawrence Vigouroux (Swansea City). Attempt blocked. Alfie Devine (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ali Mc Cann. Foul by Josh Tymon (Swansea City). Michael Smith (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Cameron Burgess (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Tymon with a cross following a set piece situation. Ali Mc Cann (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Malick Yalcouyé (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Ali Mc Cann (Preston North End). Zan Vipotnik (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Liam Lindsay (Preston North End). Substitution, Preston North End. Liam Lindsay replaces Pol Valentín. Offside, Swansea City. Zan Vipotnik is caught offside. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End). Joshua Key (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.