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Swans start season at Blackburn Rovers

Last Updated on June 24, 2021. Published on June 24, 2021 by Swans Info.

The Swans will kick-off their 2021-2022 EFL Sky Bet Championship campaign with a visit to Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, 7 August 2021. Sheffield United, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, will be the Swans first home game of the season on Saturday, August 14. Arch rivals Cardiff City […]

Swans suffer Play-Off Final defeat

Last Updated on May 29, 2021. Published on May 29, 2021 by Swans Info.

On the 10th anniversary of the Swans Play-Off Final victory over Reading in 2011, the class of 2021 weren’t able to emulate Brendan Rodgers victorious side, as Brentford ran out 2-0 winners at Wembley stadium. In a game that was packed full of incident, the damage was done in the opening 20 minutes, as the […]

Some Swansea City and Brentford Play-Off Statistics

Last Updated on May 28, 2021. Published on May 28, 2021 by Swans Info.

Ahead of the winner takes all Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley this weekend, we look at some interesting stats for both the Swans and Bees. As the away side, the Swans will wear their turquoise and pink away kit, whilst Brentford will wear their traditional red and white home kit. Statistics Both Championship meetings between […]

Swans face Barnsley in Play-Off Semi-Final

Last Updated on May 8, 2021. Published on May 8, 2021 by Swans Info.

With the dust having just settled on the regular 46 game Championship season, it has been confirmed that the Swans, who finished in 4th place, will face 5th placed Barnsley in the two legged Play-Off Semi-Finals. The final positions also mean that Steve Cooper’s men will play the first leg of the semi-finals in Barnsley […]

2020-2021 Championship Play-Off Dates Confirmed

Last Updated on April 12, 2021. Published on April 12, 2021 by Swans Info.

With just a handful of games left of the Championship season, the EFL have released details of the Championship Play-Offs. Assuming the Swans secure their place in the Play-Offs, which looks far more likely as a result of their much improved display at Millwall on the weekend, then they can look forward to the following […]

Steve Cooper proving to be one of the brightest young Managers in football

Last Updated on February 15, 2021. Published on February 15, 2021 by Jordan Newhouse.

Swansea boss Steve Cooper was named the Championship Manager of the Month in January, a reward for how well his side have started the new year. It is the second time he has won the award in the Championship as he also landed the trophy in August 2019, in what was his first month competing […]

Favourable fixture list helps the Swans chances of Promotion

Last Updated on February 9, 2021. Published on February 8, 2021 by Jordan Newhouse.

When you have the Championship’s best defence, that solid foundation is the bedrock on which great things can be built. That is certainly what Swansea City will be hoping for come the tail end of the season. He probably wouldn’t admit this publicly, but Swans head coach Steve Cooper should be pretty confident about his […]

Can Swansea score the goals needed for promotion?

Last Updated on November 4, 2020. Published on November 4, 2020 by Jordan Newhouse.

Swansea City narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League last term, suffering a 3-2 playoff semi-final defeat at the hands of Brentford over two legs. The quality in finishing between the two sides played a decisive role in the Swans’ exit from the playoffs. Steve Cooper’s men were able to control the first […]

EFL Announce All Championship matches available on TV or Online

Last Updated on August 26, 2020. Published on August 26, 2020 by Swans Info.

The EFL has announced that all SKY BET Championship matches will be available on TV or online. This means that all clubs will have option to stream ALL of their EFL matches via iFollow or Club equivalent service, such as the Swans very own Swans TV Live service, whilst access to matches is restricted. Sky […]

Salary cap to prove advantage for Swans?

Last Updated on August 20, 2020. Published on August 20, 2020 by Jordan Newhouse.

If the last few months has shown us anything, it is that many football league clubs are teetering on the brink of financial meltdown. Many teams are mortgaging the actual existence of their club in hope of reaching the promised land of the Premier League. Swansea, however, are one of the better run Championship clubs […]