Hull City fixture to celebrate Swansea City Academy

Swansea City's Championship fixture against Hull City will be dedicated to celebrating the work of the club's academy.

This Saturday, we will be welcoming the club's new under-nines into the Swansea City family at half-time, with the under-eights forming the guard of honour pre-match.

Over a third of players regularly selected in the Wales senior squad over the last two seasons have passed through the Swans pathway, which is a testament to the tireless efforts of academy staff past and present.

The fixture also falls in the EFL's 'Youth Development Week' where the club will be shining a light on players and staff who help support the next generation on and off the pitch from September 12 to September 19.

And for those wanting a double dose of football action on Saturday, before the Swans' senior side clash with the Tigers our under-18s take on Wigan Athletic at the Joma High Performance Centre at 11am, and entry is free.

Our under-21s' players Sebastian Dabrowski and Thomas Woodward will also be in the club shop from 1pm to meet supporters, sign autographs and have pictures taken with the Jack Army.

MATCHDAY TIMINGS

11am - Swansea City U18s v Wigan Athletic U18s, Joma High Performance Centre.

1pm-2.15pm - Club Shop signing with under-21s' players Sebastian Dabrowski and Thomas Woodward.

2pm - Under-21s' players Arthur Parker and Daniel Watts Q+A in hospitality lounges.

3pm - Under-eights guard of honour.

3.45pm - Under-nines lap of honour.