First team Team news | Stoke City v Swansea City Stephen Welsh makes his Swansea City debut and Žan Vipotnik returns to the starting line-up for the Championship opener at Stoke City. 15th August
First team Vitor Matos eyes positive start at Stoke Vitor Matos knows Swansea City will face a stern opening-day test when they travel to Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, but wants his side to focus on imposing their own identity as they seek to start the league season with a positive result. 15th August
First team Preview | Stoke City v Swansea City Read our match preview for Swansea City's Championship opener against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium (3pm). 15th August
First team Gallery | Preparations ahead of Stoke City Check out the latest images from Fairwood as Vitor Matos' side prepare for their 2026/27 Championship opener against Stoke City on Saturday. 14th August
First team Vitor Matos | We want to make the travelling fans proud Vitor Matos has called on his Swansea City players to deliver a performance their travelling supporters can be proud of when they open their Championship campaign at Stoke City. 14th August
First team Through the archives | Opening day classics With Swansea City set for a trip to Stoke City to start the 2026-27 league season, we take a look back at some memorable opening-day fixtures from down the years. 14th August
First team Stephen Welsh | We're excited by the challenge ahead of us Stephen Welsh is eager to meet the physical test of the Championship as he prepares for his first taste of the division when Swansea City face Stoke City on Saturday. 14th August
First team Meet the opposition | Stoke City As the Swans prepare to take on Stoke City on Saturday afternoon, we take a closer look at the Potters. 14th August
First team Vitor Matos backs Cameron Burgess to come back stronger from injury setback Swansea City head coach Vitor Matos has backed Cameron Burgess to make a strong recovery from his Achilles injury as he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. 13th August
First team Cameron Burgess set for spell on the sidelines following Achilles injury Swansea City can confirm defender Cameron Burgess is set for a significant spell on the sidelines after scans confirmed the Australia international has ruptured his Achilles. 13th August
