Swansea City News, Match Reports & Academy
In-depth coverage of Swansea City Football Club across the 2026-2027 season, featuring first-team action, player transfers, academy match reports, and behind-the-scenes developments.
Just over a year ago this writer pronounced: “Another testing encounter for our young U21s, this time Merthyr Town provided too strong an opposition and took a 4-1 victory. On the balance of play this felt a slightly harsh result, although Merthyr took their chances well and were deserving winners on the night.” Change the …
Every summer brings a refresh of the rulebook, and this year’s update is a substantial one. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, match officials across the Championship – and the rest of English professional football – have been given a clear mandate: keep games moving, cut out the gamesmanship, and apply a more consistent standard to …
Our U21s snatched a 4-4 draw at Briton Ferry Llansawel in a friendly at the Old Road today. No teamsheet, a fairly low turnout and we were blessed with a comedy announcer, so not much in the way of information supporting today’s midday friendly. It was an unusual but entertaining match. U-21s Coach Anthony Wright …
Our U21s edged a 2-1 victory this evening in a friendly at Trefelin’s Ynys Park. It was a competitive game in the usual welcoming atmosphere and in great scenic surroundings at Port Talbot. Newly promoted to the Cymru Premier, Trefelin have adapted some of the immediate infrastructure – there’s now a proper turnstile – and …
Our U18 team kicked off its opening publicised friendly today in the sweltering heat at Stebonheath. Our youngsters faced a Llanelli side full of new faces after a relegation to Cymru South and the loss of most of last season’s squad. Terry Boyle remains in charge of the Reds. We featured some familiar players from …
Championship clubs, including Swansea City, have voted to overhaul the division’s financial regulations, approving a new Squad Cost Rules (SCR) framework that will consign the much-maligned Profitability and Sustainability – or P&S – rules to the history books from the 2026/27 season onwards. It’s a significant moment for the second tier, and frankly, one that’s …
The EFL has confirmed the key start dates for the 2026–27 season, with the new campaign getting under way in early August. The season will begin with Round One of the Carabao Cup, which is scheduled to take place over the weekend of 7–9 August 2026. League action will then follow a week later, with …