SATURDAY STATS: Swans v Saints

3rd May

Saturday means it's time for some statistics as we look ahead to the Swans' fixture with Southampton at the Liberty (3pm).
With the focus on today's clash with the Saints, we take a look at the game via a statistical view.


Swans
The Swans have scored in 16 of their 18 home league games this season. Only Chelsea and Fulham (17) have scored in more games.
Jonjo Shelvey has six Premier League goals this season - his best ever return in a league campaign.
The Swans have now scored from all four penalties awarded in the Premier League this season.

Southampton
Artur Boruc has kept 13 clean sheets this season with only Petr Cech, Wojciech Szczesny and Tim Howard keeping more.
England international Adam Lallana has been ever-present for the Saints this season, with just one of his 36 appearances coming off the bench.
Southampton have benefited from two own goals this season - both game in their 2-0 win over Everton last week.



Players with the most....defensive clearances

Swans: Ashley Williams - 301
Southampton: Jose Fonte - 289

Head-to-head
The Saints haven't won at Swansea in the league in their last seven attempts. Their last victory in Swansea came via a 1-0 win in 1962.
Goals from Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez earned the Saints a 2-0 win at St Mary's in the last meeting between the clubs in October.
The Swans last beat the Saints on home soil in October 2008 when goals from Darren Pratley, Jordi Gomez and Tom Butler earned a 3-0 win.