Preview | Hull City U18s v Swansea City U18s
Swansea City Under-18s start their FA Youth Cup campaign against Hull City at the MKM Stadium on Thursday (1pm kick-off).
The young Swans will make the journey to the East Riding of Yorkshire in the prestigious knockout competition.
Swansea exited the competition at this stage last season, after a 2-0 defeat to Southampton.
New head coach Jon Beale will face his former club for the first time, having recently returned to Swansea City from Hull.
The Tigers have enjoyed a positive start to their Professional Development League campaign and currently sit third in the PDL North division.
The Swans have also got off to a fine start, and sit second in the South Division just five points off leaders and current league champions, Charlton Athletic.
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This fixture will be streamed live on Hull City's streaming platform.
Previous meeting - April 15, 2025
First-half goals from Aidan Higgins and Callum Deacon ensured Swansea City Under-18s returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at Hull City.
Higgins slotted home the opener from close range, while Deacon soon doubled the lead from a smart set-piece routine.
That established a 2-0 lead inside 14 minutes and it was one the Swans would retain as they eased to the three points.
Swansea City Under-18s: Thomas Wright, Billy Clarke (Kiel Higginson 81), Callum Deacon (captain), Milo Robinson, Ben Phillips (Osian Williams 81), Carter Heywood, Bobo Evans (Harvey Gray 63), Harlan Perry, Aidan Higgins, Yori Griffith (Alex Godfrey 45) , Caio Ifans (Wahab Ojetoro 89).