Swansea City AFC vs Southampton FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Swansea City AFC vs Southampton FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.
- Swansea City AFC 8 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 8 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
- Assistant 2 Graham Kane
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 6.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Morecambe FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Coventry City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Walsall FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Swansea City AFC | Southampton FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #13 |
| 17 | Points | 10 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 5 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| 13 | Scored | 19 |
| 6 | Conceded | 10 |
| +7 | GD | +9 |
| 2.13 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 63% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
Southampton FC this season
Swansea City AFC are 1st (17 pts). Southampton FC are 13th (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Southampton FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 3 G | 1 A |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 2 G |
Southampton FC
| Cyle Larin | 7 G | |
| Finn Azaz | 3 G | 4 A |
| Leo Scienza | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Swansea City AFC have kicked off against Southampton FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Jamal Lowe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 6' What a strike from Che Adams! The score is 0-1.
- 11' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 17' Southampton FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 17.
- 20' Magnificent from William Smallbone! That is 11 goals in 353 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' Jamie Paterson doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 41' GOAL! Jamie Paterson fires home to make it 2-2!
- 45' Flynn Downes makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Jay Fulton argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Swansea City AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' Jack Stephens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 353 appearances.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Jack Stephens. He replaces Taylor Harwood-Bellis on 60 minute.
- 65' Swansea City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Patino is hanging Liam Cullen on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 75' A tactical swap from Swansea City AFC — Joe Allen on, Jay Fulton off on 75 minutes.
- 76' Another change for Southampton FC made on 76 minute. Stuart Armstrong leaves to be changed by Joe Rothwell.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Harry Darling argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Shea Charles comes on to replace William Smallbone.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Shea Charles will be fuming at that decision.
- With this win, Southampton FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Swansea City AFC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↓ Jerry Yates 65'
- 12
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Joe Allen 75'
- 8
-
20
Liam Cullen ↓ Charlie Patino 65'
- 23
- 6
- 14
- 30
- 22
- 33
Bench
-
7
Joe Allen ↑ 75'
- 26
- 3
-
17
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 65'
- 1
-
9
Jerry Yates ↑ 65'
- 31
- 15
-
18
Charlie Patino ↑ 65'
Coach
Martyn Margetson
Southampton FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 26
- 35
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ Joe Rothwell 76'
- 2
- 4
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Sekou Mara 76'
- 9
- 3
- 31
- 21
- 16
Bench
- 6
-
5
Jack Stephens ↑ 60'
- 13
-
–
Joe Rothwell ↑ 76'
- 22
-
18
Sekou Mara ↑ 76'
-
24
Shea Charles ↑ 87'
- 27
- 33
Coach
Russell Martin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Fraser | 2 |
| Tyler Dibling | 2 |
| Che Adams | 2 |
| Cameron Archer | 1 |
| Shea Charles | 1 |
| Kamal Deen Sulemana | 1 |
| Zan Vipotnik | 1 |
| Joe Aribo | 1 |
Head to Head
Swansea City AFC Form
2024-01-20
Swansea City AFC
1–3
Southampton FC
L
2024-01-13
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Swansea City AFC
D
2024-01-06
Swansea City AFC
2–0
Morecambe FC
W
2024-01-01
Swansea City AFC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2023-12-29
Coventry City FC
2–2
Swansea City AFC
D
2023-12-26
Southampton FC
5–0
Swansea City AFC
L
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.94
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Swansea City AFC or Draw
51%
Draw or Southampton FC
74%
Swansea City AFC or Southampton FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC
| Handicap | Swansea City AFC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 21% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

