BIG-MATCH SPOTLIGHT
SWANSEA City will hope to carry on their unbeaten home record as they haven’t lost a game at the Swansea.com Stadium in seven matches.
Here is all you need to know about the game with Reading at the Swansea.com Stadium...
What time does the game kick-off?
The game kicks off on today at 3pm.
Is Swansea City v Reading on TV?
The game will not be shown live on TV. You can follow the match on our football page here.
What about live streaming? Due to EFL broadcasting rules, the game will NOT be streamed in the
UK and Ireland, although fans in international areas can watch the game for £10. What’s the latest team news? The Swans have no fresh injury concerns, which means Russell Martin will have a full squad to choose from.
Former Cardiff winger Junior Hoilett could make a return after hamstring problems. What have the managers said? Russell Martin: “There are a few tired bodies from midweek, and we have to be aware of it being the third game in the week and learn from the previous two games Bournemouth and Birmingham that were the third games in past periods. We have a home game rather than two away games in a row so it’s not about travelling this time. It’s the energy at the end of the week that is the big thing.
“We’ve had some really tough games against Blackpool and Barnsley, and to come out of it like we have is very nice.
“There’s a lot of work to do, and progress to make.” Veljko Paunovic: “Swansea are a bteam with a new coach and style this year, and they are building their shape. They haven’t been very consistent, but they are a good team and they have experienced players. Like every team in this league, they are good, but they are also vulnerable.” What are the latest betting odds? Swansea City win - 3/4; Draw 13/5; Reading win - 18/5 (Odds courtesy of Skybet and correct at time of publication) Who is the referee? Tony Harrington will be the referee for Swansea City’s Championship clash with Reading. Harrington will be assisted by Edward Smart and Steven Meredith, while Lee Swabey will be the fourth official. Match facts ■■Swansea City are unbeaten in their last 13 league games against Reading (W6 D7) since a 4-0 defeat back in September 2008. Reading are looking for their first away league win at Swansea since February 2001 under Alan Pardew and are winless in seven visits since (D4 L3). ■■Since shipping three goals in a 3-1 home defeat to Stoke in August, Swansea have conceded just two goals in seven Championship matches at the Swansea.com Stadium. ■■Since September, the Swans have faced the fewest shots (49) and had the lowest xg against (4.5) in home Championship games across the league. ■■Reading are looking to win consecutive away Championship matches for the first time since September 2020, having won 2-1 at Birmingham last time out. ■■Joel Piroe has scored in each of his last five home Championship matches for Swansea and has been directly involved in 73% of their 11 home league goals this season (6 goals, 2 assists).