Southampton vs Swansea Preview
- Tournament: FA Cup 2024-25 Third Round
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Time: 4:30 pm GMT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium
Southampton will host Swansea City at St. Mary’s Stadium in their third-round clash in the FA Cup on Sunday. It is expected to be a good match with both sides arguably evenly matched.
Southampton have had a terrible 2024-25 campaign so far after returning to the Premier League. They have managed just one win with three draws and 16 defeats in 20 league games and sit at the bottom of the table with six points. They are, more or less, guaranteed to get relegated this season. They reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals though, where they were eliminated by Liverpool.
Swansea City, meanwhile, are 11th in the EFL Championship standings after 26 games. They have won nine, drawn seven and lost 10 league games and sit just four points away from the playoff spot. They were eliminated in the second round of the EFL Cup this season by Wycombe.
Southampton Team News
Southampton are without Gavin Bazunu, Jack Stephens, Juan Larios, and William Smallbone due to their respective injuries. Ross Stewart is doubtful for the clash and could feature on the bench.
Swansea Team News
Swansea, meanwhile, are without Josh Ginnelly, Kristian Pedersen, Oliver Cooper and Sam Parker due to their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):
Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale
Defenders: Nathan Wood, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, James Bree, Adam Lallana
Attackers: Tyler Dibling, Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu
Swansea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Lawrence Vigouroux
Defenders: Josh Key, Cyrus Christie, Harry Darling, Josh Tymon
Midfielders: Goncalo Franco, Matt Grimes, Liam Cullen
Attackers: Ronald Pereira, Zan Vipotnik, Ji-Sung Eom
Southampton vs Swansea H2H Record
In their previous 16 meetings across competitions, Southampton have won 11 times, Swansea have won twice and three matches ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
| Swansea 1-3 Southampton | Championship | January 20, 2024 |
| Southampton 5-0 Swansea | Championship | December 26, 2023 |
| Swansea 2-3 (A.E.T) Southampton | FA Cup | January 8, 2022 |
| Swansea 1-3 Southampton | Club Friendlies | July 31, 2021 |
| Swansea 0-1 Southampton | Premier League | May 9, 2018 |
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Key Players to watch in Southampton vs Swansea
Tyler Dibling
While Southampton have massively struggled, Tyler Dibling has been one of the most promising stars in the Premier League this season. The youngster has shown great ability with his dribbling, ball-carrying and creativity.
Dibling has scored two goals and provided two assists in 22 games across competitions this season. He has been linked with numerous top clubs in England like Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
The 18-year-old scored in their 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace but failed to make an impact in their last match against Brentford as they lost 5-0. He will be keen to make a big impact against Swansea on Sunday.
Liam Cullen
The Welsh centre-forward came through Swansea’s academy and has been an important player for them. He’s scored 29 goals and provided nine assists in 144 senior games for the club.
Liam Cullen has taken his goalscoring to the next level this season and is Swansea’s top scorer with nine goals and one assist in 25 games across competitions. He scored a brace in their 3-0 win over QPR but he’s failed to score in their three games since. He will be keen to end that run on Sunday and help his side progress in the FA Cup.
Southampton vs Swansea Prediction
Both sides haven’t offered a lot of promise this season but Southampton certainly have been worse off. They last won a match in November when they beat Everton 1-0 in the Premier League on November 2.
The Saints have lost nine of their 11 matches since, drawing the other two. They have five defeats and one draw in their last five games. They lost 2-1 against Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. They then drew 0-0 against Fulham before losing 1-0 against West Ham, 2-1 against Crystal Palace and 5-0 against Brentford.
Swansea, meanwhile, have two wins, three defeats and one draw in their last six games. They lost 2-1 against Hull City before beating QPR 3-0 and Luton Town 2-1. They then lost 4-0 against Portsmouth and drew 1-1 against West Brom.
Both sides will be keen to progress in the FA Cup and it’s likely to be a thrilling match. However, Southampton should be able to prevail due to their home advantage.
Predicted Score: Southampton 2-1 Swansea
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Where to watch Southampton vs Swansea Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony Liv |
FAQs
Q. When is Southampton vs Swansea?
A. It’s on Sunday (January 12) at 4:30 pm GMT at St. Mary’s Stadium
Q. Where to watch Southampton vs Swansea for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Southampton vs Swansea?
A. The predicted score is Southampton 2-1 Swansea
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Southampton vs Swansea?
A. In their previous 16 meetings across competitions, Southampton have won 11 times, Swansea have won twice while three matches ended in a draw.