BOURNEMOUTH V SWANSEA: BIG-MATCH SPOTLIGHT

SWANSEA City play for the final time before the international break today as they take on Championship leaders Bournemouth.

Here’s the full lowdown on the game at The Vitality Stadium...

What time is Bournemouth v Swansea City kick-off?

Bournemouth v Swansea City kicks off at 3pm today.

Is Bournemouth v Swansea City on TV?

The match will not be shown live on television.

Due to EFL broadcasting rules, SwansTV will not be streaming the game in the UK and Ireland, although fans in international areas can watch 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?

Leif Davis has been struggling with a sickness bug and missed Bournemouth’s defeat to Preston on Wednesday night, although he could return to face the Swans.

Jordan Zemura is expected to miss the game due to an ankle injury.

As for Swansea, they have no injury concerns ahead of the trip to the south coast of England. Russell Martin has suggested he will make changes to his squad having stuck with the same starting XI for the wins over Peterborough United and Coventry City.

What has the manager said? Russell Martin: “It’s going to be a tough game. The challenge for us is to see how far we’ve come.

“I think it’s really exciting. We’re going to try and go there and be the team we want to be.

“We’re going to try and control the game as much as possible. It’ll be really difficult because they’re a good team, but it’s a really exciting challenge.

“I think Tuesday’s win puts us in a really nice place in terms of morale and spirit.

“It’s a squad with real talent, quality, athleticism and they play a really good style of football, so it’ll be a really good challenge for us, and one that we’re all looking forward to.”

What are the latest betting odds?

Bournemouth win - 8/1; Draw - 5/2; Swansea City win - 4/1

(Odds courtesy of Grosvenor Sport, correct at time of publishing)

Who is the referee?

Tony Harrington will take charge of proceedings in Bournemouth.

The Cleveland official will be assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Sam Lewis. Andy Davies will be the fourth official.

Match facts

■ Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last nine league matches against Swansea City ( W6 D3) since a 4-1 defeat back in October 2007.

■ Swansea City haven’t scored in any of their last six league matches against Bournemouth, since a 3-2 defeat back in March 2016 in the Premier League.

■ Swansea have won four of their last five league games (L1), more than they had in their previous 16 ( W3 D7 L6).