Russell Martin urges Swansea City to embrace Middlesbrough challenge

Russell Martin has urged his Swansea City squad to embrace the challenge of hosting in-form Middlesbrough, and reach the levels of performance that have seen them trouble some of the Championship’s big-hitters this season.

Preview | Swansea City v Middlesbrough

Read our match preview of Swansea City's Championship meeting with Middlesbrough, brought to you in association with Peter Lynn and Partners.

Talking Tactics | Swansea City v Middlesbrough

Football stats experts WhoScored.com preview Swansea City's Championship clash with Middlesbrough.

Video | Liam Walsh ahead of Middlesbrough

Liam Walsh speaks to the media ahead of Swansea City's Championship clash against Middlesbrough.

Throwback | Swansea City v Middlesbrough | 2021-22 Highlights

As Swansea City get to set to take on Middlesbrough at the Swansea.com Stadium, we take a look back at last season's meeting in SA1.

Russell Martin | We are the underdogs, it's a great opportunity for us

Russell Martin wants Swansea City to show their resilience and build on their second-half showing at Luton when they host Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Matt Grimes returns but Joe Allen to miss Middlesbrough clash

Swansea City captain Matt Grimes is back from illness for Saturday’s clash with high-flying Middlesbrough at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Liam Walsh | Being a footballer does not make you special, like everyone you have to work hard

When Liam Walsh ran onto the Swansea.com Stadium pitch during the closing stages of Swansea City’s Championship meeting against Stoke City last month, it was the final instalment in seven months of arduous rehabilitation work for a player who has had to endure his share of injury frustrations across his career to date.

Meet the opposition | Middlesbrough

Meet the officials | Middlesbrough

Peter Bankes will be the referee when Swansea City host Middlesbrough on Saturday (3pm kick-off).