Andre Ayew climb from the bench as he inspired Swansea to a 2-2 drawn game as he scored and was heavily involved in the first goal.

Swansea City clinched a Championship play-off spot in dramatic style as they earned a 2-2 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

The Swans created plenty of chances in the opening half but fell behind to Yakou Meite's 31st minute header.

With Swansea needing just a point to guarantee themselves a place in the top six, Steve Cooper - on his 100th competitive game in charge of the club - made a triple substitution in the second half which included Andre Ayew - who missed the loss to Queens Park Rangers with a hamstring injury - being summoned from the bench.

The experienced attacker made a telling impact by playing a key role in the move which saw Jamal Lowe fire home on 67 minutes.

And the vice-captain notched his 16th league goal of the campaign late on to put Swansea ahead, although substitute Tomas Esteves set up a tense finish with a strike two minutes into injury time.

But Swansea held on to claim a draw which ensured they earned a play-off place at the home of the Royals for the second season running.

Liam Cullen - who bagged his first senior goal in the dramatic win at the same venue last season - was handed his first league start since the home win over Luton Town in December as Ayew was listed among the substitutes from the outset.