By Gareth Vincent
South Wales Evening Post

If there is one disappointment for Swansea City after victory over Cardiff, it is that the bragging rights may not last long.

Tuesday's Carling Cup collision was the first — barring two FAW Premier Cup ties — between the two clubs in nine years.

In a little over two months' time, however, the South Wales rivals will go head to head once again.

Cardiff return to the Liberty Stadium for a morning kick-off on Sunday, November 30 and will be intent on restoring pride after losing out in the League Cup.

But Leon Britton, the star performer as Swansea triumphed in midweek, is already counting down the days to the rematch.

"I'd heard so much about the derby before Tuesday, about how I wouldn't believe what the atmosphere was like," the midfielder said.

"When it came to it, everything people said to me was true.

"The atmosphere was electric and the noise was deafening, especially when people started whistling at the end.

"The volume was making the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I just can't wait for the next derby game to come around.

"We want to win all three against Cardiff and we can't wait to face them again."

Britton had pleaded with his manager to give him the chance to face the Bluebirds, and his wish was granted as Roberto Martinez opted for his strongest possible side.

The former West Ham youngster responded with a fabulous performance, outshining some of the more celebrated names in the Cardiff ranks thanks to his energy and ability on the ball.

"These are the kind of games you want to be involved in," Britton added.

"When the crowd are so pumped up and behind you, it gives you that extra boost and you want to do well for them.

"The players all knew how important the game was for the fans.

"After the final whistle we huddled together and celebrated a little more than usual because we were delighted to give them the bragging rights until we play Cardiff again."

Key to Swansea's success was a rare clean sheet, only their third of the campaign.

Shutting Cardiff out meant one goal, from Jordi Gomez, was enough for victory when too often they have been pegged back this term.

"We haven't had enough clean sheets," Britton conceded.

"We have dominated but conceded goals and that's cost us a few points.

"But hopefully we can build on Cardiff in our next few games.

"We have some tough league fixtures coming up, but we have to try to pick up some points. The Cardiff win should give us a lot of confidence."