Swansea City AFC vs Southampton FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Swansea City AFC vs Southampton FC — Championship at Swansea.com Stadium.
- Swansea City AFC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Assistant 1 Hristo Karaivanov
- Assistant 2 Graham Kane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 64 | Points | 80 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 18 / 10 / 18 | W / D / L | 22 / 14 / 10 |
| 57 | Scored | 82 |
| 59 | Conceded | 56 |
| -2 | GD | +26 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 1.74 |
| 39% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Swansea City AFC are 11th (64 pts). Southampton FC are 4th (80 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Swansea City AFC and Southampton FC is underway.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 6' What a moment for Che Adams! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' The energy levels are beginning to show. Russell Martin might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 16' Southampton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 16.
- 17' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Taylor Harwood-Bellis gets a Yellow card.
- 20' The Ireland William Smallbone breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 0-2!
- 25' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Gavin Bazunu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' The England Jamie Paterson breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 1-2!
- 41' A stunning finish from Jamie Paterson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 45' Goal! Flynn Downes scores his 8 goal in 358 matches.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jay Fulton on 45.
- 50' The 32-year-old Jack Stephens has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' It’s high time Russell Martin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Taylor Harwood-Bellis is replaced by Jack Stephens.
- 65' Charlie Patino is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Cullen at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' Swansea City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Joe Allen. He replaces Jay Fulton on 75 minute.
- 76' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Stuart Armstrong is replaced by Joe Rothwell.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Harry Darling on 78 minutes.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 87' A tactical swap from Southampton FC — Shea Charles on, William Smallbone off on 87 minutes.
- 90' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Shea Charles gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Southampton FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Joe Aribo | 1 |
| Samuel Edozie | 1 |
| Jamie Paterson | 1 |
| Flynn Downes | 1 |
| William Smallbone | 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
4 / 4
1.14
Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Swansea City AFC or Draw
45%
Draw or Southampton FC
78%
Swansea City AFC or Southampton FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 4
3.8%
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC
| Handicap | Swansea City AFC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.