Darren Pratley struck twice to help Swansea edge an action-packed derby clash 3-2 and claim South Wales bragging rights over bitter rivals Cardiff.

Three rousing encounters caused a host of controversial moments both on and off the field last season as the two sides met for the first time in almost a decade.

But thankfully a thrilling game of football will attract all the headlines this time around, with Pratley sweeping home what proved to be the winner in the 61st minute to leave Cardiff still longing for their first derby triumph since 1997.

Nathan Dyer headed Swansea into an early lead and, with the hosts completely in control, Pratley doubled it with just 16 minutes on the clock.

But Cardiff turned the game on its head just after the half-hour mark with two goals in three minutes courtesy of Jay Bothroyd and Mark Hudson to level an astonishing first half.

Yet it was left for Pratley to settle matters just minutes after Ross McCormack had seen his free-kick hit the crossbar, much to the delight of a jubilant home crowd.