Team news | Swansea City v Cardiff City

16th March
First team
Harry Darling West Brom

Harry Darling returns to the Swansea City starting line-up for this afternoon’s south Wales derby against Cardiff City.

The defender takes the place of Ben Cabango, who misses out through injury, in the solitary change to the Swans side from last weekend’s fixture at Bristol City.

Carl Rushworth continues in goal, with Darling joining Nathan Wood, Kyle Naughton and Josh Tymon in the Swansea defence.

Captain Matt Grimes and Joe Allen are paired together in midfield, with Jamie Paterson operating ahead of them.

Ronald and Przemysław Płacheta occupy the flanks and provide support for Liam Cullen, who leads the line for the hosts.

Swansea City: Carl Rushworth, Harry Darling, Joe Allen, Matt Grimes (captain), Jamie Paterson, Josh Tymon, Przemysław Płacheta, Liam Cullen, Nathan Wood, Kyle Naughton, Ronald.

Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Josh Key, Jay Fulton, Jerry Yates, Jamal Lowe, Charlie Patino, Ollie Cooper, Azeem Abdulai, Filip Lissah.

Cardiff City: Ethan Horvath, Dimitrios Goutas, Ryan Wintle (captain), Nathaniel Phillips, Josh Bowler, David Turnbull, Karlan Grant, Yakou Meite, Manolis Siopsis, Josh Wilson-Esbrand. Perry Ng.

Substitutes: Matt Turner, Mahlon Romeo, Joe Ralls, Aaron Ramsey, Callum O'Dowda, Jamilu Collins, Famara Diedhiou, Rubin Colwill, Ollie Tanner.