SWANS v DERBY COUNTY: GUIDE TO THE GAME
Swansea City are aiming to earn three successive wins under Russell Martin for the first time this afternoon as they take on Derby County. Here is everything you need to know about the Championship contest at the Swansea.com Stadium.
What time is Swansea City v Derby County kick-off? Swansea v Derby County kicks off at 3pm today.
Is Swansea City v Derby County on TV?
No, the game isn’t being shown on TV in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Fans in ‘dark market’ regions can watch on Swanstv for £10.
You can follow live updates from the match via our blog which will be available on Walesonline’s Swansea City page.
What’s the latest team news?
Swansea will monitor the fitness of Flynn Downes who missed the win at Millwall with a minor knee problem.
As for the Rams, they will be without midfielder Max Bird who is suspended after being sent off against Preston North End last time out. Ravel Morrison is expected to return to the starting line-up after starting on the bench before scoring the winner against Preston.
Striker Colin Kazim-richards remains absent due to an ankle injury.
What the managers have said Swansea City technical development coach Matt Gill: “It’s certainly down to us. We’re really keen on putting this third game in a week to bed.
“It’s a real focus for us to perform in a Championship week. We’re looking to finish off the week really well. It’s a really important game to us as well, and we recognise what’s on it for Derby.” Derby County boss Wayne Rooney: “Results midweek make things a bit tougher for us but we have to keep believing. Every game is must-win between now and the end of the season, which I said last week as well.
“It’s a tough match at Swansea but we have to work hard and keep fighting for the shirt. Swansea is an important game and we’ll have to be patient against them and look to hurt them.”
What are the latest betting odds? Swansea City win - 11/10 Draw - 9/4 Derby County win - 13/5 (Odds courtesy of Sky Bet, correct at time of publication. Gamble responsibly.)
Who is the referee?
Tim Robinson will take charge of proceedings at the Swansea.com Stadium. The West Sussex official will be assisted by Andrew Fox and Nigel Lugg. Sam Allison will be the fourth official.
Match facts ■■ Following a 2-1 win last season, Swansea are looking for consecutive home league wins against Derby for the first time since winning seven in a row between 1960 and 1983. ■■ Derby County have only lost three of their last 17 league games against Swansea (W7 D7). ■■ Swansea City have had four home goalless draws this season, last having more games end 0-0 on home soil in a campaign in 2009-10 (8). ■■ Derby have lost their last seven away league games, with the Rams last losing more consecutively on the road between November 1981 and March 1982 (10). ■■ Derby’s Ravel Morrison has scored four league goals this season, his best return in an English league season since 2013-14 (9; 6 for QPR, 3 for West Ham).