Hi everyone and a very warm welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium as we return to Championship action against Norwich City.
It is good to be back after the elongated international break, where a number of our players have been busy on duty with their respective countries.
It has been nice to spend these last few weeks seeing the name of Swansea City sitting at the top of the Championship table, and I know our supporters have also enjoyed that sight.
However, we are all fully aware that, while we have made a good start, that is all it is at this stage there is still a long way to go and a lot of work to do over the remainder of the season.
The message for us as a club and as a team is that we have to keep going, keep approaching every day and every game as its own challenge and focus on what is directly in front of us. Itâs certainly not a case of thinking the job is done, itâs no time for pats on the back. We have to build on the foundations we have put in place.
This game is a prime example of the togetherness and focus we will need. We have been delighted to see so many of our players recognised and to see them thrive playing for their countries, but it does mean with all the travelling involved we do face limited preparation time for the games that come straight after international breaks. I believe that we were at the top of clubs in the Championship for international call-ups and minutes played.
That presents us with a challenge particularly when, as is the case here, we kick-off early. We are facing a Norwich team who had one of the best records in the Championship over the second half of last season and we are going to need to show our resilience and grit to get the positive result we want, and I know all of you in attendance will give us the backing to help us do that.
On the international front, I want to reserve a special mention for Jisung Eom and Stephen Welsh. Jisung was a key player for South Korea as they won the gold medal in the Asian Games with victory over Japan in the final.
Itâs a prestigious achievement for Jisung and his teammates, and of course carries personal significance given it reduces the amount of military service he will be required to complete during important years in his playing career. He is very proud to have helped his country to become champions on the continental stage, and it was great to see him receive a warm welcome and the congratulations of staff and teammates when he returned to Fairwood towards the end of the week.
Stephen, meanwhile, received his first caps for Scotland after his fine form for us, and he carried that over into some assured Nations League displays so many congratulations to him on a milestone achievement in his career.
During the course of the international break, we published a club update from myself looking to keep you all up to date with the latest developments on and off the field.
I am sure you can appreciate we cannot share every single piece of news with you as the nature of our business and industry means some things have to remain confidential, but we are endeavouring to share as much information as we can and we hope that such updates continue to be received in the spirit they are intended, and I am grateful for the positive feedback we have received.
Today marks a very busy matchday for us as a club.
Firstly, we are delighted to welcome John Toshack back to SA1. John needs no introduction as the man who took this club into the top-flight for the first time in its history in 1981, and his name will always carry a deep attachment to Swansea City having overseen an incredible rise from the fourth tier to the heights of leading the First Division â as we did under his stewardship. We hope John has a brilliant day.
It is also Lee Trundleâs 50th birthday as we celebrate the landmark for one of the clubâs great cult heroes, who continues to do a tremendous job as an ambassador for Swansea City and we have a number of special events around the ground today to mark the occasion.
Additionally, this is our academy matchday, with a number of the bright young talents making their way through our pathway appearing pitchside and in the club shop. As we strive to return to Category One status, we are deeply proud of the work done by everyone in our academy with our academy representation in senior matchday squads well above the Championship average. It is only right we celebrate the work of academy manager Ryan Davies and his team.
Last, but certainly not least, supporters will be able to bring their donations for the Cwtch Mawr multibank to the Jacks for Good car located outside the ticket office at todayâs game.
Swansea City AFC Foundation's 'Give a Jack a Jacket' campaign also returns, and the Jack Army are encouraged to donate any coats and jackets they no longer need.
There will be two drop-off points at the stadium, located inside the main reception and The Foundry.
Then, on Friday, November 13, the Big Sleep Out is returning to the Swansea.com Stadium with last yearâs event raising ÂŁ46,000 for Matthewâs House and the Foundation, providing support for those facing homelessness.
I am delighted to be joining those sleeping out this year and hope that together we can beat last yearâs total to further support those in need in our city. There is still time to sign-up or donate if you are able with all the information available here.
Finally, I wanted to pay tribute to my late and great Aunt Kath who passed away during the international break at 102 years old. She was an incredible lady whoâs positivity was unrelenting and she will be greatly missed.
Thank you for your support and enjoy the game YJBs.
Tom Gorringe
CEO, Swansea City
Good afternoon to you all, itâs good to be back with you as we take on Norwich City at the Swansea.com Stadium.
It has been a new experience for coaches and players with the new longer international break, and the challenge we face is to try and make sure we continue to show the mentality that helped us make a good start to the season when we return to Championship action with a busy three-game week.
We had a number of players away representing their country and we are very proud of them all, but I do want to congratulate Jisung Eom on being such an important player in helping South Korea to win the gold medal at the Asian Games.
Also, Stephen Welsh played his first games for Scotland. To have that first chance to play for the national team is very special, and it is something Welshy has deserved following a really strong start to his time with us.
Well done to them, and all their colleagues who played for their countries over these last few weeks.
Of course, the flip side of having so many players away with their national teams is that it means preparation for the next game is a bit different.
We know there are no excuses, and we will have to continue to be resilient, to be together and have the ability and adaptability to find a way through this busy period. If we want to continue our development as a squad, these are the qualities that will define that development and I know the players are clear in their understanding of this and what we want to bring to the pitch and they continued to show that with the work we did during the international period.
Then we know we have all of you â our supporters â right behind us, with us at every step and we will continue to need your fantastic backing today and in the tests that lie ahead of us.
I want to finish my notes by recognising two special people. Firstly, it is wonderful that we are joined by John Toshack at todayâs game.
I was already well aware of Johnâs incredible career from my time at Liverpool, and had been aware of his journey as a coach when I was a young man in love with football. His achievements at this club were truly extraordinary. His is a name that will always be held in such high affection at Swansea City and we hope he enjoys a great day.
Also, a very happy 50th birthday to Lee Trundle. Lee is someone who is always so welcoming to those who come to this club and he still has the same deep love for the game of football, which we found out at the end of last season when he played against our coaching staff in a fun game at the training ground. It is infectious, and we hope he enjoys his celebration.
Enjoy the game,
VĂtor Matos,
First Team Head Coach
Prynhawn Da (Good Afternoon), Croeso (Welcome) to the Swansea.com Stadium for todayâs first home match in four weeks in the lunchtime kick-off against Norwich City.
Chwarae Teg (Fair play) to the Norwich fans making the 588-mile round trip today especially for an early kick-off! Iâd love to know who within todayâs broadcasters picks the televised games, and really wish theyâd consider the distance fans have to travel before picking games as thereâs teams a lot closer to this part of the world to choose from for an early kick-off.
So, weâre back after the extended international break which has not been received well from what Iâve seen on socials. It wasnât a particularly good period for Cymru recording only one win over Norway, but a shout out must go to our club captain who kept a certain high-profile striker quiet!
I must also give a mention to Jisung Eom too, who was joint top scorer and had the chance to captain the side as South Korea Under-23s won gold at the Asian Games last weekend. Hopefully all our internationals will return injury free and raring to go!
This weekend we welcome some of our âGlobal Jacksâ, that include representatives from Poland, Croatia, Australia, Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, Austria, Brazil and the USA.
We met up with some of them at the stadium last night, which included a pitchside tour and a look round the new Club shop, The Foundry.
This morning some who arrived late Friday night met up with them for breakfast at the âSwansea Jackâ and some will be with me in âThe Railwayâ at some point today. So, if you see them be sure to say hi and give them a warm Swansea welcome!
Iâm proud to be a Global Jacks ambassador and love finding out why they support our club. I acknowledge some are originally from the Swansea area and may have moved away for varying reasons, but the others - well it just interests me. I really enjoy looking after them and point them to things they can do whilst visiting our city way down by the sea.
I must also mention our womenâs team, who play Wrexham tomorrow at 2pm over at Garden Village in their new home. A reminder that tickets are free to claim on the Clubâs website HERE
We also welcome to the Swansea.com Stadium a proper club legend. What he achieved with our club in the late 1970s and early 1980s was incredible.
Iâm going to hand over to Pete Jones now who is the man behind the âToshâ film which I highly recommend watching. Itâs available to view on Amazon, and it was an honour to play a small part in the making of this documentary.
Pete says: âTosh's visit this weekend to commemorate 45 years since he took the club to the top of the Football League for the very first time was conceived when I spent a couple of days with the great man at his home in the Spanish hills in June.
âHe hasn't been back to his spiritual home for several years, during which time a brutal dose of Covid almost finished the big fella off. So, assembling as many of the surviving members of that 1981 team who took the Swans to the summit of the First Division has been a labour of love.
âAs the years go by the magnitude of Tosh's achievements in those first four short years at the Vetch just seem to grow and grow, it's mind-boggling really. It was a dizzying ascent that will never be seen again, though it's fitting that Tosh returns to Swansea to find a club once again on an upward trajectory under Vitor Matos, at the top of the table at the time of writing.
âSo today, in front of the Sky cameras, the great and the good of Swansea City will turn out, players and fans alike, to show the architect of that glorious era the enduring love and appreciation they have for him.â
Tony
THE LATEST FROM THE DSA
Isnât it lovely to be back at the stadium following the international break? Itâs a month since our last match here.
It was lovely to see many of our DSA family and friends at the Lincoln City away game and also at the Wales games.
All our members are aware that we are doing a âguess the time of the first goalâ either via WhatsApp or email / if anyone else would like to join in, please let us know via the email at the bottom of this page.
Our October coffee morning was last Friday (October 2) - thank you to the Swansâ Trust for sponsoring it.
We had guest speakers which included representatives from MR X which we are supporting for the eighth year. If you would like to get involved, please contact us.
We also had a PCSO for hate crime and cohesion - thank you Mark for speaking with us.
We were also proud to use the coffee morning to support MacMillan Cancer and thanks to our members and friends we donated ÂŁ160 to the cause.
Itâs been lovely to hear that some of our DSA members have managed to get parking spaces at the stadium. Weâre pleased to have worked with the club on this and helped ensure more people have onsite parking following changes to local car parks.
If anyone would like to come and join our DSA please get in touch by emailing: Secswandsa@gmail.com
Cath Dyer â DSA Secretary - and Kelly Salisbury - DSA Chair.
SWANSEA CITY SUPPORT PLAY SAFE 2026
Swansea City is proud to support Play Safe Weekend 2026, which gets underway on Saturday, October 3, with this yearâs campaign encouraging everyone involved in football to Keep Up The Convo.
The campaign is focused on creating more opportunities for conversations with children and young people â not just about football, but about life, emotions and anything that matters to them.
Whether itâs on the pitch, on the sidelines, at training, on the way home or during pick-up and drop-off, a simple conversation can make a real difference.
Players, parents, coaches, volunteers and match officials all have a role to play in helping young people feel comfortable talking and, importantly, knowing that they are being listened to.
The more we talk, listen and respond, the more likely children and young people are to feel heard and share how they are really doing.
This Play Safe Weekend, and beyond, remember to Keep Up The Convo:
Keep it open
Fun and easy topics can help make conversations feel natural and create opportunities to talk.
Keep it active
Ask open questions, then give them the time and space to answer.
Keep it going
Listen, reflect and respond. Show that you are genuinely interested in what they have to say.
Keep Up The Convo
The more you show up for the young people around you, the easier it becomes for them to keep talking when it matters most.
Swansea City is proud to support Play Safe and encourage everyone connected with the club to Keep Up The Convo this weekend and throughout the year.
If you have a safeguarding concern, or would like some advice, you can contact safeguarding@swanseacity.com or use our text service by texting SWANS with your message to 88440.
Itâs fair to say that Ben Cabango knows better than most just how important a strong academy pathway can be.
For every young player who dreams of representing the first team, only a handful go on to make that ambition a reality.
Fewer still establish themselves at their boyhood club, become captain and represent their country at senior level.
For Cabango, that journey began at Swansea City at the age of 15, following his move from Newport County.
He progressed through the age groups, captaining Swansea to FAW Welsh Youth Cup success before making his first-team debut in 2019.
Seven years on, he has gone from academy prospect to senior Wales international and captain of his boyhood club, with the defender reflecting on the journey that has taken him to where he is today.
âI think when youâre young, you are just thinking about playing football, getting better and trying to make the next step,â he says.
âComing from Newport, the step up to Swansea was a big one. But as soon as I came here, I felt I fitted right in.
âIâve really enjoyed my time at the club and have learned so much since I first came in, right up until the under-21s. It was just a learning process and a very good one for me.
âThe academy was a massive part of my development, not just as a player but as a person as well.â
Having worked with a number of different coaches throughout his time in the academy, three names in particular stand out for the Swansea captain: Anthony Wright, Jon Grey and Alan Tate.
âLooking back now, I am really proud of everything that has happened, but I also know there have been a lot of people who have helped me along the way,â he says.
âI had Wrighty and Greyo from 16s to 18s, which was just probably a big time for my academy development, and those two probably stick out in my mind the most in terms of how much they helped me.
âTatey towards the 18s was helping me a lot as well. You learn so much from the coaches and the players around you, and hopefully I can now help some of the younger players coming through.â
Those lessons extended beyond what happened on the pitch. Moving from Newport meant Cabango was living in digs in Swansea from a young age, bringing a level of responsibility that helped him mature quickly.
âResponsibility was huge when I first moved to Swansea. Being in digs down here and being on my own was a really big thing, but it was part of a good process which saw me grow up a lot quicker.
âThen, obviously came the football, and particularly the Swansea way of possession football. From a young age, they're teaching you all that sort of stuff, and it's just one big learning block in the academy. I learned an awful lot.â
That education also included opportunities to experience first-team football before he had officially made the step up.
For any young player, the prospect of training alongside established senior professionals can be daunting, but Cabango remembers the excitement as much as the nerves.
âI remember my first training session with the first team. I was nervous, but I was excited as well,â he recalls.
âTo get the step up and actually feel what it's like training with them every day and seeing the levels they're at and the levels you need to get to, is always a massive learning curve.â
Cabangoâs pathway to the top has not simply been a straight line from the academy into the Swansea first team.
A loan spell with The New Saints in the Cymru Premier gave him the opportunity to experience regular senior football, test himself against experienced opponents and continue his development away from the Swansea environment.
âI think loans are a massive part of developing as a young player,â he admits.
âWhen you are in an academy, you have your training and your games, but going out and playing senior football is completely different.
âYouâre playing against experienced players week-in, week-out and there is pressure on every result. TNS was a really good loan move for me, and I really learnt an awful lot.â
Those lessons would prove valuable when Cabango returned to Swansea and began to establish himself within the first-team squad.
For the defender, he also admits patience is an equally important part of the process.
âSometimes players in the academy playing for the under-21s sort of reach a spot where they're caught in between the 21s and the first team, and that's always a hard place to be,â he says.
âYou're maybe almost past the 21s, but there's a gap between the first team, and you're not playing all the games you want to play.
âBut it is just about being patient and making sure you stay working hard.â
Cabango had already shown his leadership qualities during his time within the academy, regularly taking on responsibility and wearing the armband.
Those experiences provided an early introduction to the demands of leadership, but becoming Swansea's first-team captain brought an entirely different level of responsibility.
âI think I have always been quite vocal on the pitch and tried to help the players around me.
âBut being captain is about a lot more than having the armband. It is about the standards you set every day, how you train, how you react when things don't go your way and how you support your teammates.
âThe club have shown so much faith in me since I was a young age. Since then they've shown so much faith in me and belief.
âEvery manager that's come in, even the fans and the coaching staff around here, they've always shown a lot of belief in me. It gives me real confidence every time I'm out on the pitch, knowing that I have that backing.â
For a player who had grown up within the club's system, leading out the first team represented a particularly significant moment.
The journey from academy player to captain is one that Cabango hopes can also serve as an example to those currently making their way through Swansea's pathway.
âWhen you are in the academy, you look at the first team and think that's where you want to be.
âYou see the players playing at the stadium and you want to experience that yourself. I was lucky enough to get that opportunity and then to become captain is something that means a huge amount to me.â
Alongside his progression at club level, Cabango has become an established member of the Wales squad.
Since making his senior international debut in 2020, he has experienced major tournaments and tested himself against some of the best players in world football.
Representing his country was a childhood ambition, and pulling on the red shirt remains a privilege he never takes for granted.
âPlaying for Wales is something you dream about when you are growing up,â he smiles.
âYou watch the players who are representing Wales and you want to be in their position one day. When you finally get that opportunity, you realise just how special it is.
âI have been fortunate to experience some big games and big moments, but every time you get called up you still feel that pride. It is something I will never take for granted.â
The latest international window provided another memorable milestone.
Cabango came up against two of the biggest names in world football, facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland after linking up with Wales.
For a player whose footballing education began in the Swansea academy, standing opposite two global superstars provided another remarkable marker of how far his career has progressed.
âIt is obviously a great experience to play against players like that," he acknowledges.
âYou have watched them for years and seen what they have achieved, so to then be on the pitch competing against them is something you enjoy.
âBut once the game starts, you have to forget about the names. You have a job to do and you have to concentrate on your own performance.
âThose are the experiences you want as a player. You want to test yourself against the best and see how you can cope.â
Now upon his return to SA1, Cabango is now focused on the games ahead as Swansea look to build on their positive start to the Championship season.
âYou can really feel the buzz around the place right now,â he admits.
âIt's just grown more and more, and I think the fans, the players and the coaching staff are all feeding off that.
âThe confidence is massive right now, and I do feel the buzz around Swansea. We've just got to maintain it now going into the next block of fixtures.â
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
To celebrate the launch of Swansea Cityâs new away kit, which pays tribute to the strips worn during the 1996-97 and 1997-98 seasons, we look back at two memorable campaigns in the clubâs history.
Club historian Gwyn Rees takes us back to the Vetch Field, revisiting the stories, characters and memorable moments from those seasons, continuing with the start of the 1996-97 campaign.
The Swans were fast becoming the draw specialists of the division, with their fifth draw in six league games. This time it was a 1-1 draw at home to Scunthorpe United , a first half goal from Steven Torpey gave the Swans the lead at the interval, but like in past games chances to increase the lead were passed up, and Eyre gave the visitors a share of the points with a seventy third minute equalizer.
It was an appalling disgrace, these are the harsh and brutal words used by frustrated manager Molby after seeing his side lose 0-2 away at Torquay United, in a game that saw the hosts reduced to ten men eight minutes before the break when Gittins was sent to the dressing room after two quick yellow cards. Molby frustration was clear for all to see as his side despite having a man advantage for the whole of the second half, failed to test Wilmot in the home goal. The club slipped to its lowest position in the division since having to apply for re-election in May 1975, being just one place above bottom club Brighton, and with no potential buyer for the club on the horizon.
A season's lowest gate of just 2,227 saw the side entertain high flying Wigan Athletic at the Vetch Field. The heavy criticism from the manager after last Saturday's inept performance at Torquay was largely forgotten as the manager himself played and dominated in midfield as only he can. Mark Clode scored with a shot that took a deflection to wrong foot keeper Butler after just seven minutes, and Torpey increased the lead after twenty minutes to send the side two goals to the good at half time. Wigan showed more rhythm in the second half pushing the Swans back time after time, but although Diaz reduced the deficit ten minutes from the end, the side survived a nail biting final ten minutes to secure a much-needed win.
A second home game in four days against Northampton Town, gave the side the opportunity to build on the precious win over Wigan Athletic. Today's opponents decided to prepare for the game by warming up in bizarre fashion on the pitch in pouring rain for nearly an hour. But once the actual game got under way, it was the hosts who created and wasted the best chances of a tight first half. Torpey, Coates and Jenkins all had chances to open the scoring, but Northampton stood firm, soaked up the pressure and the game was goalless at the break. The visitors were the better side in a tense second half, but Steve Torpey broke the deadlock with a well taken goal on sixty-seven minutes, after which the visitors forced the Swans to defend deep to hold on to their valuable win.
Two more youngsters were making their Football League debuts for the club at Cambridge United, Robert King and Gareth Phillips. Not much separated the two sides until a speculative shot from former Swan Paul Raynor put the hosts into the lead after twenty minutes. The Swans equalized two minutes after the break with a header from Coates, but in stoppage time in the first half McGleish put the hosts back in front with the Swans defence waiting for an offside flag that never came. Freestone kept the Swans in the game with some excellent saves, but the game ended up as a niggly contest even at the full time whistle when some players from both sides had to be separated by stewards as tempers frayed.
PAST MEETINGS - SWANS V NORWICH
As Swansea City get set to lock horns with Norwich City, we take a look back five memorable wins against the Canaries in years gone by.
Swansea City 2-1 Norwich
Championship | October 4, 2023
Bashir Humphreys scored his first Swansea City goal to give Michael Duffâs side a third-straight win and see off Norwich City in a breathless encounter at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Jamal Lowe had given the Swans the ideal start when he finished off a fluent move in transition in just the third minute, with the hosts making an energetic and purposeful opening to proceedings in SA1.
Gabriel Sara would draw the Canaries level with his header from a deflected cross, before the sides traded chances during the second period.
Jerry Yates had a goal ruled out for offside and had an effort cleared off the line, while Ollie Cooper was denied by a superb save from Angus Gunn. But Humphreys sealed the points with a volley eight minutes from time after a period of Swansea pressure.
Swansea City 3-0 Norwich
Barclays Premier League | March 29, 2014
A brace from Jonathan de Guzman helped Swansea City sweep aside Norwich at the Liberty Stadium, with Wayne Routledge completing a convincing 3-0 victory.
The Netherlands international opened the scoring with a powerful effort from the edge of the area before doubling the advantage eight minutes later.
Norwich threatened a response, but Michel Vorm produced a couple of fine saves to keep the visitors at bay. Routledge then put the result beyond doubt with a low finish.
The victory moved the Swans above Norwich into 13th place in the Premier League table and came on the day Leon Britton made his 400th appearance for the club.
Swansea City 3-0 Norwich
Championship | April 9, 2011
Swansea City produced one of the standout results of their promotion campaign when they swept aside second-placed Norwich at the Liberty Stadium.
Fabio Borini set the tone inside five minutes, sending a superb 30-yard free-kick into the top corner for his third goal in as many games.
Mark Gower doubled the lead with a drilled effort from the edge of the box, while goalkeeper Dorus de Vries was in excellent form as Norwich searched for a way back into the contest.
Tamas Priskin then put the result beyond doubt in injury time, pouncing on a weak backpass to complete a memorable afternoon for Brendan Rodgers' side.
Swansea City 2-1 Norwich
Championship | April 11, 2009
Jason Scotland struck twice to keep Swansea City firmly in the Championship play-off hunt and send Norwich into the relegation zone.
The striker opened the scoring after receiving Andrea Orlandiâs pass, firing a low drive beyond David Marshall and into the bottom corner.
Norwich responded just four minutes later when Alan Lee headed home Adam Druryâs left-wing cross from 10 yards.
Scotland, however, restored Swansea's advantage from the penalty spot after Joe Allen had played him through and Gary Doherty brought him down, converting his 23rd goal of the season to secure the points.
Swansea City 4-0 Norwich
First Division | September 4, 1982
Bob Latchford claimed his second Swansea hat-trick as John Toshackâs side dismantled newly promoted Norwich in emphatic fashion at the Vetch Field.
The visitors were already facing a huge task by half-time, with Latchford finding the net twice inside the opening half-hour before Robbie James added a third.
It was Norwichâs first visit to the Vetch since the 1964-65 season, but they endured a miserable return as Latchford completed his hat-trick with 10 minutes remaining.
The result underlined Swansea's impressive start to the campaign, although Toshack's side would ultimately suffer relegation to Division Two at the end of the season.
CLUB CONNECTIONS
Ryan Bennett
Ryan Bennett joined Norwich City in January 2012 and quickly became an important part of the Canariesâ defence. He featured in both the Premier League and Championship during his time at Carrow Road.
His first spell included Norwich's return to the Premier League, while he later helped Wolverhampton Wanderers win promotion to the top flight.
Bennett joined Swansea City from Wolves in October 2020 and made 49 appearances in total, helping the Swans reach the 2021 play-off final along the way.
Kyle Naughton
Kyle Naughton spent the 2011-12 season on loan at Norwich City, making 32 appearances as the Canaries competed in the Premier League.
His versatility proved valuable for Norwich, with Naughton featuring at both full-back positions during his time at Carrow Road before returning to his parent club at the end of the season.
Naughton joined Swansea City in January 2015 and quickly established himself as a regular in the Swans defence. He made 17 Premier League appearances during the second half of the 2014-15 season.
His consistency saw him become one of Swanseaâs longest-serving players of the modern era. Naughton made 330 appearances for the club, featuring in both the Premier League and Championship.
Martin Olsson
Martin Olsson joined Norwich City in January 2013 and spent four years with the Canaries, making more than 120 appearances across all competitions.
The left-back was part of the Norwich side that won promotion back to the Premier League in 2015, before helping the club compete in the top flight during the following campaign.
Olsson moved to Swansea City in January 2017 and immediately became an important part of Paul Clementâs side. He made 15 Premier League appearances during the second half of the campaign as the Swans secured their Premier League status.
He remained at the club for two more seasons, making 75 appearances in total before departing in 2019. Olsson scored twice for Swansea, including a memorable goal in the clubâs 2-0 victory over Burnley in February 2017.
Norwich are in their fifth season back in the Championship following another solitary campaign in the Premier League.
With six separate stints in the Premier League since its inception in the 1992-93 season, the club achieved its highest-ever position in the same year with a third-place finish.
Falling to the third tier in 2009 for the first time in nearly 50 years, the Canaries clinched successive promotions under Paul Lambert, narrowly edging the Swans in the hunt for automatic promotion in 2010-11.
Relegation in 2015 was followed by the club bouncing straight back up at the first time of asking thanks to play-off success under manager Alex Neil, but they dropped back into the second tier for a record-equalling fourth time in 2016, before continuing to rise and fall over the last five seasons.
Their most notable honours are two League Cup victories in 1962 and 1985, whilst they became the first English club to beat Bayern Munich at the Olympic Stadium during their 1993-94 UEFA Cup campaign, with Wales international Jeremy Goss among the goalscorers in that famous success.
CARROW ROAD
Built: 1935
Location: Carrow Road, Norwich, NR1 1JE
Capacity: 27,150
Philippe Clement was appointed Norwich City head coach in November 2025, signing a deal until 2029.
The Belgian has enjoyed a successful managerial career in his homeland, guiding both Genk and Club Brugge to Belgian Pro League titles.
Clement then took his coaching career abroad, managing French side Monaco before moving to Rangers in 2023. During his time in Scotland, he led Rangers to the Scottish League Cup, adding another major honour to his managerial record.
A former Belgium international, Clement won 38 caps during his playing career and represented his country at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. The former defender also spent a season with Coventry City before returning to Belgium, where he made more than 300 appearances for Club Brugge.
Norwich captain Kenny McLean has been a key figure at Carrow Road since joining the Canaries from Aberdeen in January 2018.
After initially returning to Scotland on loan, the midfielder made his Norwich debut in August 2018 and helped the club win the Championship title that season.
The Scotland international has since passed 300 appearances for Norwich, reaching the landmark against Leeds United in the FA Cup in March 2026. He was named the clubâs Player of the Season in 2023-24 and took on the captaincy permanently following Grant Hanleyâs departure in January 2025.
McLean signed a new two-year contract in May 2026 and was also part of Scotlandâs World Cup squad this summer alongside current Swansea striker Ross Stewart.
One of Norwich Cityâs key attacking threats, Mohamed TourĂŠ has made a flying start to the new campaign after an impressive opening spell at Carrow Road.
TourĂŠ joined Norwich from Danish side Randers in January 2026, having previously made his professional breakthrough with Adelaide United before spells in France and Denmark. The Guinea-born forward moved to Australia as a child and became Adelaideâs second-youngest debutant at 15 years and 320 days old.
A full Australia international, TourĂŠ made his senior debut against England in October 2023 and made an immediate impact at Carrow Road, scoring 10 goals in his first 12 appearances for the Canaries.
The forward has continued that form this season, finding the net six times in nine appearances across all competitions.
Another key figure in Norwichâs attack, Mathias Kvistgaarden has quickly established himself as an important part of the Canariesâ forward line.
Kvistgaarden joined Norwich from Danish side Brøndby IF in July 2025, having come through the clubâs academy and made his senior debut in 2020. He helped Brøndby win the Danish Superliga title in 2020-21 before developing into one of the leagueâs leading forwards.
Kvistgaarden scored 23 goals in 38 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, earning a place in the Danish Superliga Team of the Season and making his Denmark debut in June 2025.
After scoring six goals in 40 appearances during his first season at Carrow Road, Kvistgaarden has found the net twice in five games so far this term.
Pelle Mattsson joined Norwich City from Danish Superliga side Silkeborg IF in August 2025, having established himself as a key midfielder during six years with his boyhood club.
Born in Marstal, Denmark, Mattsson joined Silkeborgâs academy at the age of 13 and made his senior debut in April 2019. He was part of the side that won the Danish second-tier title in 2019/20 before helping Silkeborg lift the Danish Cup in 2023/24.
Mattsson made 149 appearances for Silkeborg before moving to Carrow Road, where he quickly became a regular. He made 34 appearances in his debut season across all competitions and has continued to feature prominently in Norwichâs midfield.
SWANS BIG SLEEP OUT RETURNS FOR 2026!
Following the success of last yearâs event, which raised more than ÂŁ46,000, the Swans BIG Sleep Out returns to the Swansea.com Stadium on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Organised by Swansea City AFC Foundation and Matthew's House, the event invites individuals, businesses and supporters to swap their beds for the stadium concrete for one night, raising vital funds for two charities making a difference across Swansea.
While spending one night outdoors cannot compare to the daily realities of homelessness, poverty or isolation, the BIG Sleep Out offers an opportunity to stand together and show those facing difficult circumstances that they are not alone.
Funds raised will support the work of Matthew's House, providing food, practical support and a welcoming community for those experiencing hardship, alongside Swansea City AFC Foundation, which creates opportunities for children, young people and families through sport, education and community initiatives.
With last year's incredible fundraising total setting the bar high, organisers are hoping to make the 2026 event bigger and better than ever.
Registration costs ÂŁ25 for adults and ÂŁ15 for under-18s, with participants encouraged to aim for a fundraising target of ÂŁ250. Exciting prizes, including signed Swansea City shirts and hospitality experiences, are also up for grabs for top fundraisers.
Could you give up your bed for one night to help change lives?
Find out more, register your place or discover how you can support the cause HERE.
LEE TRUNDLE TURNS 50
Lee Trundle celebrates his 50th birthday on Saturday, providing the perfect opportunity to look back at the remarkable impact he had on Swansea City and the special bond he developed with the Jack Army.
When Trundle arrived from Wrexham in July 2003, few could have predicted just how significant a figure he would become. Brian Flynn had worked with the forward previously and brought him to the Vetch Field as the Swans looked to build on their survival in the Football League. Trundle made an immediate impression, scoring on his debut against Bury before following it up with a hat-trick at Cheltenham Town the following week.
Goals were only part of the attraction. Trundle played football with an individuality that made him impossible to ignore. His tricks, flicks and willingness to entertain quickly became synonymous with his name. But importantly, he never appeared distant from those watching him. He lived in Swansea, would regularly speak to supporters around the city and made a point of involving the fans in his performances at the Vetch.
On the pitch, his contribution was enormous. Trundle helped the Swans reach the FA Cup fifth round in 2003-04, scored as Swansea won promotion from League Two in 2004-05 and produced one of the defining moments of the 2005-06 campaign when his spectacular volley helped secure victory over Carlisle United in the Football League Trophy final. He also played in the League One play-off final that season.
Across two spells, Trundle scored 91 goals in 194 appearances for Swansea, leaving in 2007 for a club-record ÂŁ1 million transfer to Bristol City before returning on loan in 2009.
Yet his legacy is about far more than numbers. Trundle became a Swansea player who felt like one of the fans, and his connection with the city has endured long after his playing days. He returned in 2013 as the clubâs first official Club Ambassador, taking on work across matchdays, community initiatives and the Academy.
More than 20 years after first arriving at the Vetch, Trundle remains one of the most recognisable faces in Swansea Cityâs history. His goals helped drive the club forward, his personality helped bring supporters closer to the team, and his enduring connection with Swansea means that, for many Jacks, there will always be only one Trunds.
JOHN TOSHACK RETURNS TO SA1!
John Toshack makes his return to the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday, 45 years after leading he club to the top of the First Divison in October 1981.
Few figures have had a greater impact on the club than the man himself.
Appointed player-manager in 1978, Toshack helped transform the club's fortunes, guiding the Swans from the Fourth Division to the First Division in just four seasons. Along the way came successive promotions and three Welsh Cup triumphs, before Swansea remarkably finished sixth in their first season in the top flight.
Toshack's influence went beyond the results. His arrival brought a new level of ambition and professionalism to the club, while his reputation helped attract players of significant pedigree to the Vetch Field.
A club legend as both player and manager, Toshack remains synonymous with one of the most remarkable periods in Swansea's history, and he will appear pitchside in the lead up to kick-off, so please be in your seats early to greet one of our most notable figures.
INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP | SWANSEA CITY PLAYERS ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY
Swansea Cityâs international contingent have been kept busy during the latest window, with players representing their countries across Europe, Asia and North America.
There have been goals, international debuts, silverware and some memorable individual performances, with a number of Swans playing multiple times during the new extended break.
Jisung Eom enjoyed a hugely successful Asian Games campaign with South Korea. The winger made a sensational start by scoring a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory over Qatar, before contributing an assist in the 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
He then came off the bench in the quarter-final victory over Vietnam, before returning to the starting line-up for the semi-final against China, where he provided two assists in a 2-1 win.
Eom saved his biggest moment for the final, scoring the only goal against Japan to secure the gold medal for South Korea.
Stephen Welsh made his senior Scotland debut in a goalless draw against Slovenia, helping his side keep a clean sheet. The Swansea defender then featured in the 3-0 defeat to Switzerland before returning to the starting line-up for Scotlandâs 2-0 victory over North Macedonia.
Welsh started again in Scotlandâs final game of the window, playing 66 minutes in a 2-1 defeat to Slovenia before being replaced by Aaron Hickey.
That opening fixture also saw Welsh come up against Swansea teammate Zan Vipotnik, who came off the bench for Slovenia. Vipotnik then started their following game against North Macedonia, playing 70 minutes in a 2-0 victory.
He also started against Switzerland, scoring Sloveniaâs goal in a 2-1 defeat, before starting again in their final game against Scotland. Vipotnik played 79 minutes as Slovenia came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Hampden Park.
Adam Idah was on target for the Republic of Ireland in their 3-0 victory over Israel, scoring his first international goal in a year.
The Swansea striker then featured in the 2-2 draw with Austria, providing the assist for Troy Parrottâs opener, before starting again in the 1-1 draw with Israel. Idah played 68 minutes in the final game of the window.
Ben Cabango enjoyed a particularly memorable window with Wales, facing two of the biggest names in world football. The Swansea captain started the 1-0 defeat to Portugal and came up against Cristiano Ronaldo before being a substitute in their next game against Denmark.
He returned for the 2-1 victory over Norway, producing an outstanding display as Wales kept Erling Haaland quiet. Cabango then started the final game of the window against Denmark, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 defeat.
Marko Stamenic and Elijah Just were both involved in New Zealandâs busy international schedule. The pair featured as substitutes in a 2-2 draw with Palestine before Stamenic captained the All Whites to a 3-0 victory over China, with Just also featuring.
Stamenic then scored in the Kirin Cup semi-final against Panama as New Zealand drew 1-1 before progressing on penalties, while Just earned his 50th cap. The All Whites subsequently faced Japan in the final, with Stamenic and Just both starting as New Zealand fell to a 2-1 defeat.
Stephen Eustaquio and Lawrence Vigouroux went head-to-head when Canada faced Chile, with Eustaquio coming off the bench as Canada secured a 1-0 victory.
Vigouroux started in goal for Chile and made several important saves to keep his side in the contest. Both players remained involved as their countries continued their respective schedules.
Eustaquio then captained Canada against the United States, but was forced off at half-time after suffering a shoulder injury as Canada fell to a 1-0 defeat.
Vigouroux, meanwhile, started Chileâs final game against Mexico and produced several important saves as his side secured a 2-0 victory in Los Angeles.
Filip Lissah continued his impressive start to the season with Czech Republic Under-21s.
The defender scored his first international goal in a 1-1 draw against Azerbaijan before featuring again in a 1-0 victory over Bulgaria.
Lissah then played the full 90 minutes as Czech Republic suffered a 2-0 defeat to Portugal in their final game of the window.
Bobby Wales enjoyed a positive window with Scotland Under-21s, scoring in both of their victories.
The on-loan Swansea forward came off the bench to score in a 5-2 win over Azerbaijan before repeating the feat in Tuesdayâs 2-0 victory over Bulgaria, netting in stoppage time.
Leo Walta enjoyed a productive international spell with Finland, scoring four goals during the window. The midfielder netted twice in the 7-0 victory over San Marino before Finland were held to a goalless draw by Belarus.
He then struck twice more as Finland came from behind to beat Albania 2-1, taking his international tally for the window to four goals. Walta completed the window by playing the full 90 minutes as Finland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Belarus.
Elsewhere, Tiago Parente featured three times for Portugal Under-20s during the window. The Swansea defender played 66 minutes in a 3-1 defeat to Poland before coming off the bench for 13 minutes in a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland. He then started against Czechia, playing 69 minutes as Portugal secured an impressive 5-0 triumph.
Y Clwb Cymraeg | The Welsh Club
Croeso i gornel Gymraeg Clwb PĂŞl-droed Dinas Abertawe. Ym mhob rhaglen gallwch ddysgu geiriau a brawddegau newydd, dathlu hanes y clwb a helpu i hyrwyddoâr iaith yma yn Abertawe.
Welcome to Swansea Cityâs Welsh language corner. Whether youâre a fluent speaker or just starting to learn, each programme will help you discover new Welsh words and phrases whilst celebrating the people, stories and culture that make the Welsh language such an important part of our club and city.
Y gorffennol. Y presennol. Y dyfodol.
Mae prynhawn heddiw yn gyfle i ddathlu cenedlaethau'r Swans - y gorffennol, y presennol a'r dyfodol, i gyd yma yn SA1.
Gyda John Toshack yn Ă´l yn Abertawe, Lee Trundle yn dathlu ei benblwydd a Diwrnod yr Academi yn rhoi sylw i genhedlaeth nesaf y clwb, mae digon i'w ddathlu.
This afternoon is a chance to celebrate generations of the Swans - the past, the present and the future, all here in SA1.
With John Toshack back in Swansea, Lee Trundle celebrating his birthday and Academy Day shining a light on the club's next generation, there's plenty to celebrate.
Y Cyswllt Cymreig | The Welsh Connection
Dechreuodd prif hyfforddwr Cymru, Craig Bellamy, ei yrfa broffesiynol gyda Norwich City, ac enillodd ei gap cyntaf dros Gymru yn ystod ei gyfnod gyda'r Canaries.
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy began his professional career with Norwich City, and won his first Wales cap during his time with the Canaries.
Ffaith Ddiddorol | Interesting Fact
PENBLWYDD HAPUS, TRUNDS!
Gyda Lee Trundle yn dathlu heddiw, dyma ychydig o Gymraeg i'ch helpu chi i ymuno yn y dathlu!
Penblwydd hapus!âŻ- Happy birthday!
DathluâŻ- Celebrate
CacenâŻ- Cake
AnrhegâŻ- Present
Os welwch chi Trunds heddiw, rhowch gynnig arni...
Pen-blwydd hapus, Trunds!
Yr Elyrch yn dychwelyd
Mae'n debyg mai'r peth olaf yr oedd cefnogwyr Abertawe eisiau ei weld ar Ă´l dechrau mor addawol i'r tymor oedd egwyl ryngwladol. Gyda'r Elyrch ar frig y Bencampwriaeth, a Vitor Matos yn dechrau ennyn cyffro ymhlith y cefnogwyr, roedd y saib yn teimlo fel petai wedi dod ar yr amser gwaethaf posib.
Ond wedi tair wythnos heb bêl-droed domestig, mae'r amser wedi dod i'r Elyrch ddychwelyd, gyda Norwich City yn ymweld â Stadiwm Swansea.com. Ac er bod digon o resymau dros fod yn optimistaidd, y cwestiwn mawr yw a all Abertawe barhau â'r momentwm a oedd ganddyn nhw cyn yr egwyl.
Un o'r arwyddion mwyaf calonogol o ddechrau'r tymor yw'r ffaith bod Vitor Matos wedi cael ei enwebu ar gyfer gwobr Rheolwr y Mis y Bencampwriaeth am fis Medi. Fe enillodd yr Elyrch 10 pwynt o'r 15 oedd ar gael yn ystod y mis, gan gyrraedd brig y tabl am y tro cyntaf ers 2019. Mae hynny'n dipyn o gamp i reolwr sydd ond wedi bod wrth y llyw ers cyfnod cymharol fyr. Ond yn fwy na'r canlyniadau, yr hyn sydd wedi creu cyffro yw'r ffordd y mae'r tĂŽm yn chwarae.
Mae'r egni, y pwysau ar y gwrthwynebwyr a'r gallu i ennill gemau anodd wedi bod yn nodweddion amlwg o'r Elyrch hyd yma. Ac er bod hi'n rhy gynnar i ddechrau breuddwydio am beth allai ddigwydd ym mis Mai, mae'r arwyddion cynnar yn galonogol iawn. Serch hynny, mae'r Bencampwriaeth yn gynghrair sydd â'r gallu i ddod â chefnogwyr yn ôl i'r ddaear yn gyflym iawn. Bydd Matos yn gwybod hynny'n well na neb.
Tra bod y rhan fwyaf o gefnogwyr Abertawe wedi bod yn aros yn amyneddgar am ddychweliad y Bencampwriaeth, mae un o chwaraewyr yr Elyrch wedi bod yn creu hanes ar ochr arall y byd. Mae Eom Ji-sung yn dychwelyd i Abertawe fel enillydd medal aur ar Ă´l helpu De Corea i ennill twrnamaint pĂŞl-droed Gemau Asia. Y chwaraewr 24 oed sgoriodd yr unig gĂ´l yn y fuddugoliaeth 1-0 dros Japan yn y rownd derfynol, gan sicrhau pedwaredd medal aur yn olynol i'w wlad yn y gystadleuaeth. Gorffennodd y twrnamaint gyda phedair gĂ´l i'w enw, gan rannu'r anrhydedd o fod yn brif sgoriwr y gystadleuaeth. Gobeithio y bydd yr hyder a ddaw o brofiad mor llwyddiannus yn rhoi hwb pellach iddo wrth iddo ddychwelyd i chwarae i'r Elyrch.
Wrth edrych yn Ă´l dros y tri thymor diwethaf, mae canlyniadau Abertawe yn y gĂŞm gyntaf ar Ă´l egwyl ryngwladol Medi wedi bod yn gymysg. Yn 2023, fe gollodd yr Elyrch 2-0 oddi cartref yn erbyn Caerdydd Flwyddyn yn ddiweddarach, roedd y stori'n wahanol iawn. Yn 2024, fe groesawodd Abertawe Norwich City i Stadiwm Swansea.com yn y gĂŞm gyntaf ar Ă´l yr egwyl, gan ennill 1-0 diolch i gĂ´l yn ei rwyd ei hun gan Amankwah Forson. Ac yn ddiddorol, Eom Ji-sung oedd wedi creu'r cyfle a arweiniodd at y gĂ´l honno.
Y tymor diwethaf, roedd yr Elyrch ar fin sicrhau buddugoliaeth yn erbyn Hull City, cyn i John Egan sgorio yn seithfed munud yr amser ychwanegol i sicrhau gĂŞm gyfartal 2-2. Felly, un fuddugoliaeth, un gĂŞm gyfartal ac un golled yw record Abertawe yn y gĂŞm gyntaf ar Ă´l egwyl ryngwladol Medi dros y tri thymor diwethaf. Does dim patrwm amlwg yn y canlyniadau hynny, ond maen nhw'n ein hatgoffa nad yw dychwelyd i chwarae ar Ă´l saib bob amser yn hawdd. Os gall Abertawe ddychwelyd i'r cae gyda'r un egni, hyder a phenderfyniad ag oedd ganddyn nhw cyn yr egwyl, bydd hynny'n arwydd cadarnhaol iawn ar gyfer y misoedd sydd i ddod.
Swansea City Under-21s turned round a one-goal deficit to claim a 2-1 victory on the road over Colchester United on Tuesday afternoon.
Colchester's Alex Faux opened the scoring in the opening stages before Sebastian Dabrowski levelled the scoreline on the stroke of half time.
Josiah Kallicharan headed home the winner in the 64th minute, earning back-to-back league wins for the age-grade side.
The Uâs good start was rewarded as from Lennox Emeryâs left wing corner, Alex Faux converted at the near post on eight minutes.
Emery had an effort blocked while at the other end, Bobo Evansâ left-foot strike went just wide of the left-hand post.
Enoch Sampsonâs header was held by Jakub Nowak but the Swans levelled on 44 minutes through Sebastian Debrowski, who volleyed in after Harlan Perryâs delivery had only been partially cleared.
Colchester started the second half brightly and Nowak dived to tip away Chiwomeâs cross-shot for a corner while for the visitors, left winger Kai Rhodes came back inside and saw a deflected shot go side.
Faux drove a shot over the bar following a Uâs free-kick but Swansea scored what proved to be the winner on 64 minutes.
Kallicharan headed in, after goalkeeper Oscar Roberts under pressure could only push his clearance upwards from Joe Daviesâ corner.
Swansea City Under-21s: Jakub Nowak, Billy Clarke, Sebastian Dabrowski, Harlan Perry, Staitham Bowen, Iestyn Jones, Joe Davies, Bobo Evans, Josiah Kallicharan, Yori Griffith, Kai Rhodes.
Substitutes: Kaleab Meronn, Xavvie Mcintosh-Wells, Ramon Rees-Siso, Thomas Searle, Gregory Asemokhai.
Swansea City Under-18s suffered their first defeat of the 2026-27 campaign as they lost 3-1 to Bristol City at the Robins High Performance Centre.
Oliver Elsworthy opened the scoring 35th minute, before strikes from Shay Plummer and Rafe McDonagh extended the Young Robinsâ lead after the break.
Harvey Gray scored a consolation goal for the visitors in the 83rd minute, while Jayden Moyo was sent off late on after receiving a second yellow card.
The visitors grew into the game as the half progressed, as the trialist goalkeeper was called into action to deny Solomon Baker in the 21st minute, before making another key intervention to keep out Kalaeb Meron moments later.
With ten minutes remaining before the interval, City found the breakthrough as Chiswell picked out Elsworthy with a pinpoint cross, with the forward directing a perfectly struck volley into the bottom-right corner.
Kai Rhodes looked to level in the final moments of the half but the trialist shot-stopper pulled off another crucial save to keep the Robins' lead intact.
Swansea continued to push for an equaliser after the restart, with Bristolâs keeper called upon within five minutes to deny Ifan Harding from close range, before then preventing a curling effort from Meron from sneaking in at the near post.
A quick counter attack saw the Young Robins double their lead in the 62nd minute, as Plummer broke down the left before bending his effort past Jakub Nowak and into the bottom-right corner.
With 73 minutes played, McDonagh extended the lead to three, as he slotted home one-on-one with Nowak.
The Swans pulled a goal back ten minutes later, as second-half substitute Gray powered an effort past the trialist. Despite being reduced to ten with five minutes remaining after Moyo was shown his second yellow card, Challisâ side held firm to prevent a late comeback.
Swansea City Women got back to winning ways with a convincing 4-0 victory over Barry Town United Women at Jenner Park.
Braces from Chloe Chivers and Aimee Deacon saw the Swans pick up their fourth win of the season, responding in impressive fashion after last weekendâs defeat to The New Saints at Park Hall.
The Swans raced into the lead after just six minutes, with Chivers producing another trademark long-range finish before doubling her tally six minutes before half-time.
Deacon would then add two more goals in the second half, with a well-worked finish followed by a penalty to complete her brace and take her tally to three league goals of the season, after Amelia Herbert was shown a second yellow card for the foul that led to the spot-kick.
Swansea made a superb start as Chivers unleashed another effort from 25 yards after being played in by Taite Trivett, with her strike flying into the top corner beyond Molly Arnesen.
Barry grew into the game after conceding, but Swansea continued to look dangerous going forward, with Aimee Deacon coming close early on after being played into the area by Sammy Wynne. Her initial effort was parried away by Arnesen.
The hosts had their first effort on goal when Jemima Lister struck from 25 yards, but her effort was comfortably held by Amelia Forkings.
Captain Emily Freeman was next to test the Swansea goalkeeper, with Forkings once again getting down well to hold a low effort.
Swansea continued to threaten, with the second phase of a corner seeing Lauren Davies square the ball into the path of Caitlin Seaborne, whose first-time effort was straight at Arnesen.
Forkings was called into action again as Barry looked to respond, doing well to get a touch to Erin Murrayâs effort at the back post following a superb cross-field ball from Chapman and turn it behind for a corner.
The Swans doubled their advantage six minutes before the break. Trivett won possession high up the pitch before finding Chivers, who drove into the area, cut onto her right foot and fired a fierce effort beyond Arnesen.
Barry thought they had pulled one back minutes into the second half, when Murrayâs free-kick crashed against the crossbar, before Lister reacted first to head home the rebound, but the effort was ruled out for offside.
Swansea continued their strong start after the restart and soon found a third, with Trivett providing her third assist of the afternoon. The winger sent a superb low ball into the area, which was met by the arriving Deacon, who showed great instinct to get in front of her defender and slot the ball home.
Things went from bad to worse for the hosts as Amelia Herbert, who had only come on at half-time, was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Maddy Murray inside the area.
Deacon stepped up from 12 yards and made no mistake, sending Arnesen the wrong way to complete her brace and put the Swans firmly in control.
Swansea continued to create chances with the numerical advantage, with Chivers denied a hat-trick by an excellent save from Arnesen. The Barry goalkeeper got down quickly to parry Chiversâ effort around the post after the forward had driven into the area.
Yzzy Taylorâs side comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to secure all three points and complete a convincing victory at Jenner Park.
Barry Town United Women: Molly Arnesen, Holly Jones(Summer Kilby 73'), Grace Corne, Amy Long, Erin Murray, Jemima Lister(Carys Ford 90+2'), Beca Thomas(Amelia Herbert 46'), Emily Freeman (C), Sienna Stone(Aliya Hull 90+2), Olivia Barnett, India Shanahan(Millie Breen 86'),
Substitutes not used: Mollie Murgatroyd, Hope Rees.
Swansea City Women: Amelia Forkings, Lauren Davies, Ellie Lake (C), Maisie Miller(Quianna Wheeler 60'), Sammy Wynne(Lowri Jones 82'), Aimee Deacon, Chloe Chivers(Lily Deacon 82'), Taite Trivett(Monet Legall 71'), Caitlin Seaborne, Eilish Mitchell(Maddy Murray 60'), Caitlin Williams.
Substitutes not used: Opal Rayner, Aoife Sheridan.
CAMERON BURGESS | ROAD TO RECOVERY | EPISODE ONE
Following his Achilles injury, Swansea City defender Cameron Burgess has allowed the Swans TV cameras to chronicle his road to recovery.
In this first episode, brought to you in association with our partners AG1, the centre-half undergoes surgery to repair the injury, has his stitches taken out, and takes the first tentative steps in his physical rehabilitation.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOLAR
Swansea City youngster Carter Heywood takes you through a day in the life of a scholar in the club's academy.
The 17-year-old from Tenby talks about his development with the Swans, lifts the lid on being involved in the first-team set-up, and the importance that education plays off the field as he shows supporters what his studies entail.
Sunset over the Swansea.com Stadium
We went straight from the 1st home game of the season to Cyprus! Our first year as season ticket holders in the West stand #uppaswans
All Playing for Clydach under 11s. Loved meeting the players after Wrexham Game!
HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY, DEREK!
To our wonderful Husband, Dad, Father-in-Law & Bampy Have a fantastic day! We love you loads! Love from Denise, Natalie, Lindsey, David, Ashley, Thomas & Emily xx
đ Help Teddy Take His Next Steps đ
Three-year-old Teddy from Swansea has severe hypotonia (low muscle tone), hypermobile joints and very little strength in his legs. He is unable to stand or walk independently.
After an amazing trial with a Trexo robotic walking device, weâre fundraising through Tree of Hope (registered charity no. 1043090) to buy Teddy his own Trexo so he can use it regularly and keep working towards walking. Every donation, share and bit of support means so much to our family.
In Loving Memory of Michael Fall (1936â2026)
Our family would like to pay tribute to our beloved father, grandfather, friend and lifelong Jack, Michael Fall (Mike), who sadly passed away at the age of 89 on 30th September 2026. Born in 1936 and raised just a few yards from the Vetch Field, Mike's love affair with Swansea City began almost as soon as he could walk.
Mike often spoke of hearing the roar of the crowd drifting through the neighbourhood on matchdays. Long before he stepped through the turnstiles, he was captivated by the sounds of the Vetch. As he would say, he could always hear "the Vetch calling". That calling stayed with him throughout his entire life. For more than eight decades, Mike followed the Swans with unwavering loyalty, supporting his beloved club through every triumph, setback and unforgettable moment.
Mike was a devoted season ticket holder and a proud member of the Jack Army. Through promotions and relegations, celebrations and disappointments, his support for Swansea City never wavered. The Swans were woven into the fabric of his life and provided him with some of his happiest memories. Many of those cherished memories were shared with his lifelong friends, Ivor, John, Ron and Luke, who travelled with him to countless home and away matches over the years. Their friendship was strengthened by a shared passion for the club, and together they experienced the highs and lows that only football can bring. To many, Swansea City is a football club.
To Mike, it was home. It was community, friendship, pride and belonging. Whether watching from the terraces of the Vetch, taking his seat at the Swansea.com Stadium, or discussing the latest result with family and friends, his love for the Swans shone through. While our hearts are broken by his loss, we take comfort in knowing that he spent a lifetime supporting the club he adored.
His stories, his enthusiasm and his unwavering loyalty will remain with us forever. Thank you, Dad, for teaching us what it means to be passionate, loyal and proud of where you come from. Your final whistle may have blown, but your legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.
Rest in peace, Mike. Once a Jack, always a Jack. With love and gratitude, from your wife Margaret Fall and children Jackie, Martin and Kevin Mike's Family
In Beloved Memory of Michael
Some football fans come and go, but for Michael, his love for Swansea City was a lifelong commitment. From the age of just eight, his passion for the Swans remained with him for more than six decades, becoming a defining part of who he was.
Through the highs and lows, in victory, defeat or draw, Michaelâs loyalty never wavered. He travelled across the country to watch his beloved Swans, following them wherever they went and proudly supporting the team he loved. When the stadium opened in 2005, he became a season-ticket holder, taking his place among the Jack Army and continuing to follow the club to which he had dedicated so much of his life.
One of the greatest joys of his love for Swansea City was being able to share it with his grandchildren. He passed down his passion for the club, creating cherished memories and giving us a love for the Swans that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.
Sadly, Michael passed away on 13 September 2026, aged 71. Although he is no longer here to cheer on the boys, his place within the Jack Army will never be forgotten. His adoration for the Swans will always be a part of our family, and every time weâre here, weâll remember him and be reminded of the precious memories we shared together
A Jack for more than 60 years, a supporter for a lifetime, and a love that will live on through generations.
Once a Jack, always a Jack. đ¤
Shwmae Junior Jacks,
Welcome back to the Swansea.com Stadium!
Weâre finally back at home, we hope you have enjoyed the break! Weâve been very busy keeping an eye on all the Swans (past and present) in action. Weâre glad you can join us as we take on Norwich in a battle of the birds. The Swans v the Canaries, who do you think will win Junior Jacks?
Todayâs Take Five quiz is about the visitors and a little bit of bird themed general knowledge. Click the button below to test your knowledge.
Our score prediction for todayâs match is 2-1 to the Swans and we think Idah and Vipotnik will score!
What do you think the score will be?
Uppa Swans,
Cyril and Cybil
Whatever your views on international football, I think itâs fair to say itâs been an eventful few weeks since the Swans were last in action here at the Swansea.Com Stadium.
There have been highs and lows for Swans players on the pitch and a fair few talking points off it.
Itâs has been a busy time for the clubâs internationals with a number of nations packing in four matches into this extended international break.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy has spoken out against the new format in the Nations League as he feels it disadvantages countries with smaller player pools like his own.
It certainly appears to be a valid argument. Germany, for example, enjoyed the luxury of picking two whole squads, totalling 44 players, to cover their four games. Itâs a position Bellamy could only dream of.
As well as making it hard for the smaller countries to compete across the four matches, there is a concern the more intense international window will result in more injuries, which will, in turn, affect clubs. Itâs a situation the powers that be will need to keep an eye on.
Iâm sure Vitor Matos will have been a very interested â and concerned - spectator over the past couple of weeks. Stephen EustĂĄquioâs collarbone has certainly had me worried.
Nonetheless, I love seeing our players repping the name of Swansea City across globe.
From Japan to Canada and Portugal to Slovenia, the clubâs name has been popping up on a plethora of team sheets in a variety of competitions.
There were some notable success and landmarks for our international contingent.
Swans fans may have been frustrated to see in-form winger Eom Ji-sung set off early for the Asian Games following the clubâs outstanding start to the season.
But the good news is Eom continued his rich vein of form at the tournament, leading South Korea to the nationâs fourth successive Asian Games title.
The 24-year-old scored the only goal of the game in the final against Japan, having previously collected a hat-trick against Qatar and three assists during the tournament.
The victory carries the added bonus of Eom now being exempt from mandatory service in South Koreaâs military, which has got to be good news from a Swans point of view.
I for one canât wait to see him back in a Swans shirt with his confidence surely through the roof.
Amongst the other highlights involving Swans players was Eli Just celebrating his 50th cap for New Zealand in a 1-1 draw against Panama. The All Whites goal was scored by another Swansea.Com Stadium favourite Marko StameniÄ.
While Just was celebrating reaching his half century for New Zealand, Steven Welsh was getting off the mark for Scotland as he earned his first senior cap in the 0-0 draw against Slovenia where he was up against a familiar face in Žan Vipotnik.
Welsh, who has been in superb form for the Swans since signing from Celtic in the summer, earned widespread praise for his performance and looks to have cemented a place in the Scottish squad.
The centre-halfâs fellow Swans defender, Filip Lissah, also had something to celebrate as he opened the scoring for the Czech Republicâs Under-21 side in their 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan. Vipotnik was also on target for Slovenia during the break as was Leo Walta for Finland.
The aforementioned EustĂĄquio, captained Canada in a 2-0 win over Peru during the break and Iâm sure the midfielder will enjoy reminding Lawrence Vigouroux of his sideâs victory against Chile over the next few weeks at Fairwood.
Unfortunately, it wasnât all plain sailing for our players.
The Football Association of Ireland has launched an investigation into an incident where it is alleged Adam Idah was subjected to racial abuse in the match against Israel during which he also found the net.
Whatever the investigating concludes, it is worth taking the opportunity to reiterate that there is absolutely no room for any form of racism in football.
Unfortunately, I can remember the bad old days when players were regularly subjected to unacceptable abuse.
The situation has improved immeasurably in recent years. Thankfully, incidents are roundly condemned in the UK these days, but we have to ensure the blight of racism is never allowed raise its ugly head here again.
Iâm sure the Swans and the FAI will give Adam all the support he needs in the wake of the incident. The Jack Army has definitely got your back, Adam.
It was good to see Wales players sporting anti-racism t-shirts during their warm-up against Denmark last week, but my favourite moment during the international break was the victory over Norway in Cardiff â especially the contribution of club captain Ben Cabango.
Speaking after the match, the Swans skipper revealed he had claimed the shirt of Scandinavian superstar Erling Haaland, who unusually drew a blank during the game.
âHe was just there, so I thought, âwhy not?â revealed the big centre half after picking up the prized souvenir.
Iâm not sure whether the exchange took place on the pitch at the Cardiff City Stadium or back at Walesâ hotel when Cabango got round to emptying the contents of the pocket in which he had tucked the lethal Norwegian safely away during the 90 minutes!
Haaland is the most feared striker on the planet. Going into the clash with Wales, the number nine had scored a remarkable 65 goals in just 57 internationals.
But he was brilliantly marshalled by Cabango throughout the game, limiting the prolific striker to meagre half chances.
It was fantastic to see pundits chiming over Big Benâs performance, which was widely agreed to be his best in a Welsh shirt.
Helping Cabango to keep Haaland under shackles was former Swans star Ben Davies, who was outstanding throughout the international window.
Indeed, the Welsh squad was littered with Swans academy products like Davies and Cabango and would have had even more but for Joe Rodon being injured.
So, it was timely and encouraging to hear Swans chief executive Tom Gorringe reinforce the clubâs commitment to upgrading its academy status in his latest update to supporters, released a couple of days before the Norway match.
Iâm enjoying these regular updates from the CEO.
The only criticism I heard of his latest missive was that it was âa bit on the long sideâ.
Take no notice Tom! The longer and more detailed the better. Itâs brilliant to hear the club sharing its plans with us supporters at length.
In the past, some football club owners have adopted the âmushroomâ attitude towards supporters - âKeep âem in the dark and feed âem with plenty of manure!â
Iâm glad to say, the current owners donât appear to believe in that philosophy!
I hope I donât live to regret this comment, but it feels like the club is currently in safe hands.
Iâm genuinely excited to see whatâs in store on and off the field, starting with this afternoonâs return to action following the international break.
Talking of clubs being in good hands, I was saddened to hear the news that Michael Wynn-Jones had died last month.
The Welsh-born publisher, along with his wife and celebrity-chef Delia Smith, were synonymous with todayâs visitors for almost three decades as joint majority shareholders.
When they relinquished control of the club two years ago, they were made honorary life presidents. From the outside looking in, the couple always appeared to have the best interests of the club at heart.
As supporters, thatâs all we can ask.
Come on you Swans!
Weâre back, after what has been the LONGEST international break â and we are all delighted to be here, I have no doubt.
But, as todayâs visitors Norwich City know all too well, football is about people and sadly, they are mourning the loss of one of the most significant figures in their clubâs history.
I want to start by offering sincere condolences to Delia Smith and her family and all those associated with the club after the loss of their honorary life president, Pontypridd-born Michael Wynn Jones.
Mr Wynn Jones is the man credited with rescuing the Canaries from financial ruin in 1996. He and his wife, TV cook Delia Smith, were majority shareholders for 26 years, stepping back just two years ago in 2024 but remaining honorary life presidents of the club he had supported since he was a teenager.
The clubâs official website said: âFirst and foremost, Michael was a Norwich City supporter at heart, and we understand that this will be incredibly sad news for everyone associated with our football club.â
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the loss of a stalwart, an integral part of the fabric of Norwich City for decades and someone who made an incredible contribution to the club he held so dear.
Anyone who has been around a football club for any length of time will know that while many players, managers, coaches, board members etc. come and go, a relatively small number leave a lasting legacy.
Ahead of kick-off, one of those who did and whose name is synonymous with the success of Swansea City in the late 1970âs and into the thrilling days of the early 1980âs, will join us. There is only one John Toshack and he and some of his promotion winning squad from the 1980-81 season are back at the club they once called home.
Our stadium is something that squad could only have dreamed of. They succeeded despite the lack of a training ground, catering facilities and, as much as we all loved it because of the memories it gave us, the ramshackle old Vetch Field.
âThe greatest day in the history of Swansea City,â said the television commentator. âAfter 61 years in the league, theyâre in the First Division.â I still get goosebumps when I hear that.
Tosh was interviewed on the pitch post-match. His reaction: âThis is the greatest day of my life âŚâ And those of us who remember that game at Preston North End were in total agreement.
As always, my dad was there. He made the long journey up north to the game and I remember waiting for him to return so I could hear all about it. The anticipation was electric. He beamed when he came through the door and those smiles still appear today whenever that game is mentioned. Those first-hand tales never get old and, whether we were there or not, we recall those who gave us those cherished memories with real fondness.
Our club has been fortunate enough to know what itâs like to experience the heady heights of promotion. Our Premier League years also gave us âclub legendsâ and, I think many of us believe we may well be on the cusp of something special this season.
Of course, weâre only eight games in and no-one is getting ahead of themselves ⌠but there is no harm in hoping that the squad of â81 can sprinkle some stardust and inspire the side of â26 to continue in their rich vein of form and do all they can to write their names into the Swansea City history books and in the hearts of those of us who will carry this club with us for a lifetime.
JULIE KISSICK
We are all Jacks is Swansea Cityâs commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion both within the club and throughout the local community.
Working with international and local charities, as well as supporter groups, Swansea City strives to ensure that a visit to the Swansea.com Stadium is a welcoming experience for everyone regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity, religion, race, disability, or age.
The club takes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, victimisation, bullying and abuse.
REPORT IT â IN THE STADIUM
Supporters are encouraged to report instances of abusive and discriminatory language within the stadium by using the anonymous text and Whatsapp number (07886 276015) providing details of the incident and your location in the stadium.
Messages will be charged at the standard rate for your network provider.
The details from the message will be received at the match control room, where any necessary investigation and/or action will be taken.
The club will also record the mobile number of the individual reporting an incident to aid with any inquiries.
Supporters can also use support@swanseacity.com to report instances of discrimination.
An audio commentary service is available for blind and partially sighted fans â provided by Radio City, the Swansea University Health Board Hospital Radio Service.
Radio City has a long association with the football club dating back to the days when the club was known as Swansea Town.
Since moving to the Swansea.com Stadium, the broadcaster has provided a live descriptive commentary service for free at all Swansea home matches, meaning that blind and partially-sighted supporters in both the home and away ends can follow the action.
In order to book a headset for the match, supporters can contact the accessibility team in advance by emailing accessibility@swanseacity.com, or contacting the ticket office from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm by calling 01792 616629 and selecting option one.
Supporters can also book headsets in person in advance at the ticket office, or on the day by speaking to a Disability Liaison Steward on the day.
To learn more about Radio City, visit www.radiocity1386am.co.uk.
The inclusion room at the Swansea.com Stadium is open every matchday for supporters who may require a quiet space during games.
Supporters will be able to attend live matches at the Swansea.com Stadium with the comfort of knowing there is a designated area should they need it. The room is available to any supporter that may require a quiet space.
The space will be monitored by a designated disability liaison steward and provides a safe space with a disabled toilet, a projector to watch the live game, and dignity packs for those who need it.
While some supporters who require a time away from the crowds may prefer to use this room as a quiet space, it will also be possible to watch the match live on a screen projected onto the wall meaning supporters who require the space for any reason donât have to miss a moment of the match action.
The room is located in the West Stand and, while supporters who feel they may benefit from the use of the space will be recommended to sit in that stand, it will be accessible for anyone in any part of the stadium.
Any supporter who feels overwhelmed by the matchday environment for any reason can gain access to the room by making themselves known to a steward or disability liaison steward.
Head Coach Vitor Matos
1 Andy Fisher
2 Josh Key
3 Jenson Seelt
4 Jay Fulton
5 Ben Cabango (C)
6 Marko Stamenic
7 Melker Widell
8 Elijah Just
9 Žan Vipotnik
10 Jisung Eom
12 Jeremy Monga
14 Josh Tymon
15 Cameron Burgess
16 Tom Iorpenda
17 Gonçalo Franco
20 Tiago Parente
22 Lawrence Vigouroux
23 Stephen Welsh
26 Filip Lissah
29 Paul Farman
30 Joseph Opoku
31 Ross Stewart
33 Adam Idah
35 Ronald
39 Evan Watts
40 NUMBER RETIRED
44 Thomas Woodward
46 Stephen Eustaquio
49 Moussa Yeo
50 Carter Heywood
Head Coach Philippe Clement
1 Vladan KovaÄeviÄ
3 Jack Stacey
5 Jakov MediÄ
6 Harry Darling
7 Pelle Mattsson
8 Liam Gibbs
11 Andre Brooks
12 Lucien Mahovo
13 Darlin Yongwa
14 Ben Chrisene
15 Ruairi Mcconville
16 Jacob Wright
17 Ante Crnac
18 Amankwah Forson
19 Papa Amadou Diallo
20 Anis Ben Slimane
21 Mohamed TourĂŠ
22 Mirko TopiÄ
23 Kenny Mclean (C)
24 Jovon Makama
25 Paris Maghoma
26 Sam Field
28 Bruno Alves
29 Oscar Schwartau
30 Mathias Kvistgaarden
32 Daniel Grimshaw
33 JosĂŠ CĂłrdoba
34 Vicente Reyes
35 Kellen Fisher
37 Ali Ahmed
40 Caleb Ansen
41 Gabriel Forsyth
44 Elliot Myles
46 Errol Mundle-Smith
49 Anthony Musaba
Referee: Andrew Kitchen
Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Dallison
Assistant Referee 2: Darren Williams
Fourth Official: Alan Young
STAFF LIST
Honorary Club President - Alan Curtis MBE
Directors
Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Jason Cohen, George Popstefanov, Chris Sznewajs, Tyler Morse, Nigel Morris, Todd Marcelle, Keith English, Martin Morgan, Paul Meller.
Chief Executive Officer: Tom Gorringe
Associate Directors: Diane Hughes
Minority Owners: Luka ModriÄ, Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart
FIRST-TEAM STAFF
Head Coach - Vitor Matos
Head of Goalkeeping and analysis â Pedro Pereira
First Team Coaches - Kris O'Leary and Leon Britton
Head of Medical - Dr Jez McCluskey
Staff: Toze Mendes, Goncalo Ricca, Diogo Mendeiros, Ailsa Jones, Matt Murray, Thomas Gittoes, Michael Eames, Shaun Baggridge, Adam Mahoney, Patrick Orme, Lewis Binns, Chris Watkins, Jack Oliver, Harri Mathias, James Cole.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Chief Executive Officer: Tom Gorringe
Sporting Director: Ben Stevens
Head of Operations and Facilities: Andrew Davies
Head of Football Operations and Administration: Ben Greenwood
Head of Media and Communications: Andrew Gwilym
Head of Safeguarding: Rebeca Storer
HR Manager: Nicola Butt
Head of Commercial: Katie Doyle
Head of Facilities: Gordon David
Head of Supporter Services: Hayley Ford
Head of IT: Jonathan Jones
CLUB STAFF
Football Operations & Administration Manager: Rebecca Gigg
Head of Partnerships: Lee Merrells
Head of Hospitality: Catherine Thomas
Head of Ticketing: David Enstone
Grounds Manager: Evan Davies
Club Ambassador: Lee Trundle
PROGRAMME PRODUCTION
Contributors: Andrew Gwilym, Rachael Tucker, Mackenzie Thomas, Cerith White, Sophie Davis, Mackenzie Squires, Sammy Wynne, Osian Cleaver, Hayley Ford, Owen Morgan, Julie Kissick, Gwyn Rees, James Dow.
Designers: Callum Rothwell, Jac Elsey.