Stats: Swans v Tottenham Hotspur

2nd January
First team

It’s time for some statistics as we look ahead to Swansea City’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Liberty this evening (7.45pm).

The Swans are aiming to record their first ever Premier League win over Spurs.


Swans

13 – The Swans are without a win in their 13 previous meetings with Spurs in the Premier League.

1982 – In fact, you have to go back to October 1982 for the last time they were victorious over Spurs in the league.

6 – The Swans have found the net in each of their six home clashes with Spurs in the Premier League.

88 – Wayne Routledge's early goal meant the Swans led last season’s meeting at the Liberty until the 88th minute, when Spurs scored three quickfire goals to snatch a 3-1 win.

4 – The Swans scored twice in the last four minutes at Watford on Saturday to seal only their fourth league win of the season. 


Tottenham

26 – Tottenham attempted 26 shots in the reverse fixture at Wembley, but failed to break down the Swans.

6 – Christian Eriksen has scored six goals in the last seven meetings between the sides.

18 – Harry Kane is the top scorer in the Premier League this season with 18 goals, including hat-tricks in Spurs' last two games.

116 – Kane has also attempted the most shots in this season’s Premier League.

6 – Only three players have registered more assists than Dele Alli's six in the Premier League this term.


Players with most… clearances

Swans: Alfie Mawson - 135

Tottenham: Jan Verthongen - 86


Head-to-head

44 – Meetings between the sides in all competitions. The Swans have won eight, drawn nine and lost 27, with the last meeting seeing them claim a hard-earned 0-0 draw at Wembley in September.