Preview | Swansea City v Queens Park Rangers

1st April
First team
Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea City will look to continue their good run of form when they host Queens Park Rangers at the Swansea.com Stadium this afternoon (3pm).

Luke Williams' side have lost just once in their last six Championship games, taking 11 points from 18 on offer.

They have also won their last two in SA1, courtesy of victories over Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City.

QPR, meanwhile, have been in good form themselves, losing just two of their last 12 games as they battle to avoid the drop.

 

Team news

Liam Walsh West Brom

Liam Walsh is close to making a return from injury after being sidelined for three months, with Swans boss Williams saying he could be in contention to be involved.

Defender Ben Cabango's ankle injury means this game is likely to come too soon for the Wales international, while the Swans will wait on the fitness of Przemyslaw Placheta after he came off at half-time against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.

Josh Ginnelly, Sam Parker and Bashir Humphreys are all out for the Swans.

 

Pre-match views

Luke Williams press

Luke Williams: “I cannot wait for us to be back at home again.

“I think we have a huge responsibility on us, as a squad and a staff.

“We have a huge responsibility to try and ensure we make something enjoyable for our supporters.

“We have to try to ensure we help them make that atmosphere where they can join in because of the performance.

“When we start to do that regularly it is going to be a very different place.”

 

Marti Cifuentes:

 

Meet the officials

Sam Allison signals a decision

Sam Allison is the man in the middle for today's game. You can find out more about him and his team of officials below.

 

Remember the last time?

Joel Piroe’s third goal in a week helped Swansea City see off Queens Park Rangers and record a first home win of the season when the R's last visited the Swansea.com Stadium.

The Dutchman shook off the disappointment of seeing a penalty saved to find the bottom corner after fine work by Ollie Cooper, who impressed again on his full home debut.

The Swans spurned opportunities to extend their lead, but also showed real grit and determination to see out spells of pressure from the visitors after the break and claim the three points.

 

Prime numbers

8 - Jamal Lowe's goal against Sheffield Wednesday was his eighth of the season. moving him joint-top for the Swans this season alongside Jerry Yates.

12 - Swansea City are unbeaten in 12 of their last 16 meetings with Queens Park Rangers, winning seven and drawing five of those games.

32 - Aimar Govea's senior debut against Sheffield Wednesday made him the 32nd player to make a first-team appearance this season.