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Jamal Lowe

Swansea City legends praise class of 2021 after sealing final spot

Swansea City find themselves just one victory away from sealing a return to the Premier League following the 2-1 aggregate victory over Barnsley in the Championship play-off semi-finals. We caught up with several club legends, who paid tribute to the current crop of stars while assessing their chances at Wembley.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 17:00
Ben Cabango

Swansea City v Barnsley | The Key Battles

Swansea City are on their way to a fifth play-off final from eighth attempts after sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory over Barnsley at a jubilant Liberty Stadium on Saturday night. Here, we assess some of the key battles across 180 minutes of absorbing, hard-fought knock-out football.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 15:00
Andre Ayew

Andre Ayew | Finals are not there to be played, they are there to be won

Andre Ayew opened up on his desire to help Swansea City become a Premier League club again, insisting: “I wake up every morning with that thought.”

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 13:00
Marc Guehi

Swansea City v Barnsley | The story of the tie

Swansea City have booked their place in the Championship play-off final after sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory over Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday night. Here, you can relive the drama as we look back at the key moments across both legs, and where the tie was won and lost.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 13:00
Marc Guehi

Resilience a key factor in semi-final success, says Marc Guehi

Man-of-the-match Marc Guehi pointed to Swansea City’s resilience as a key factor in sealing their place in the Championship play-off final.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 09:00
Matt Grimes

Highlights | Swansea City v Barnsley

Check out our bitesize highlights from the second leg of Swansea City's Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 08:00
Barnsley home PO Matt Grimes cele

Extended Highlights | Swansea City v Barnsley

Relive all the very best of the action as Swansea City take on Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium looking to book a place in the play-off final.

Sun, 05/23/2021 - 08:00
Wayne Routledge injury

Cooper pays tribute to Wayne Routledge after injury blow

Steve Cooper paid an emotional tribute to Wayne Routledge after the Swansea City winger suffered an injury against Barnsley that looks likely to keep him out of the play-off final.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 21:37
Barnsley home PO Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper | The fans got us over the line

Steve Cooper thanked the retuning Jack Army for helping his Swansea City side get over the line against Barnsley to book their Championship play-off final spot.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 21:36
Matt Grimes cele

Gallery | Swansea City v Barnsley

Check out our selection of the best images from Swansea City's crucial play-off semi-final second leg against Barnsley, as supporters returned to the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 20:30
Matt Grimes cele

Report | Swansea City 1 Barnsley 1 (Agg: 2-1)

A moment of magic from Matt Grimes sent Swansea City to Wembley as the skipper’s first-half strike helped Steve Cooper’s side through to the Championship play-off final.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 20:24
Reading away Wayne Routledge

Team news | Swansea City v Barnsley

Wayne Routledge comes into the Swansea City starting line-up in the sole change to Steve Cooper’s side for the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 17:30
Steve Cooper

Video | Steve Cooper's message to the Jack Army

With supporters set to return to the Liberty Stadium for the first time since March 2020, Swansea City head coach Steve Cooper has a personal message for the Jack Army ahead of today's play-off semi-final meeting with Barnsley.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 09:00
Barnsley home play-off preview graphic

Preview | Swansea City v Barnsley

Read our match preview for the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between Swansea City and Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium, including the views of the two bosses, the latest team news and the key facts and figures.

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 09:00
Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper | Our focus is on getting the job done

Steve Cooper wants Swansea City to show a winning mentality when they look to book a Championship play-off final place against Barnsley this evening (6.30pm).

Sat, 05/22/2021 - 09:00
Wayne Routledge Wycombe

Wayne Routledge hoping for a repeat of his play-off success

His involvement in Monday night’s win at Barnsley ended a 17-year gap between play-off appearances for Wayne Routledge, with the experienced forward hoping to replicate his success from his previous outing.
Here, Routledge discusses his decade of service to the Swans that has included 33 goals in 304 appearances, Saturday’s crucial clash with the Tykes, revelations about the League Cup, and what lies ahead in the future.

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 17:00
Freddie Woodman Talking Tactics

Talking Tactics | Swansea City v Barnsley

Football stats experts WhoScored.com take a close look at the form of Swansea City goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, and assess how important a figure he can be in the second leg of the play-off semi-final against Barnsley.

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 15:00
Jamal Lowe

Throwback | Swansea City v Barnsley | 2020-21 Highlights

As Swansea City get set for the second leg of their play-off semi-final against Barnsley, we take a look back at the Liberty Stadium meeting between the sides during the league season.

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 13:00
Andre Ayew

Andre Ayew | To achieve promotion with Swansea City would be a career highlight

Andre Ayew says helping Swansea City return to the Premier League would be among the finest achievements of his glittering career as he looks to help them complete a play-off semi-final victory over Barnsley.

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 12:00
Matt Grimes

Matt Grimes | We can feed off excitement

Matt Grimes wants Swansea City to feed off the excitement and nervous energy of the play-offs when they host Barnsley in the second leg of their semi-final on Saturday.

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 08:00
Barnsley away PO Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper | Let's show our unity and give fans plenty to cheer

Steve Cooper wants Swansea City to welcome fans back to the Liberty Stadium with a show of unity and a performance to match the occasion.

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 14:12
Reading away Steve Cooper

No new injury concerns for Swans ahead of second leg

Steve Cooper expects to have the same squad to select from for Swansea City’s play-off second leg against Barnsley, after reporting no new injury issues following Monday’s first game.

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 13:38
Darren Pratley Barnsley

Throwback | Swansea City v Barnsley | 2009-10 Highlights

As Swansea City prepare to welcome Barnsley to the Liberty Stadium, we take a look back at a memorable previous meeting between the sides in SA1.

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 13:00
Freddie Woodman Barnsley play-offs

Freddie Woodman | Returning Jack Army can make the difference

Freddie Woodman has told Swansea City fans they will have a key role to play in Saturday’s play-off semi-final second leg against Barnsley.

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 08:00