Swans v Fulham... big-match guide to tonight’s Championship clash
SWANSEA City are back Championship action tonight.
Here’s everything you need to know about their clash with Fulham...
What time is kick-off?
THE game gets under way at 7.45pm tonight.
Is it on TV?
THE match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football via the red button. Coverage begins five minutes prior to kick-off. ALTERNATIVELY, you can follow live updates on our blog, which will be on Swansea City page from 5pm.
What is the latest team news?
MAXIME Le Marchand, Terence Kongolo and former Swan Alfie Mawson will all miss out for the Cottagers.
The hosts are also sweating on the fitness of Harrison Reed, who has been suffering with a calf injury.
As for the Swans, they will be without Mike van der Hoorn, who remains sidelined with a knee injury, while George Byers is out for the season due to an ankle problem. Winger Wayne Routledge will miss the clash with Scott Parker’s side, while Nathan Dyer is rated at 50:50 when it comes to being available for selection.
What has Steve Cooper said?
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“THE challenge has always been to create momentum and create consistency,” said Cooper.
“It’s about trying to get that consistency and momentum, and there’s no better time to try and do that than after a win.
“We got that at the weekend, so we need to build on that.
“It’s all to play for, isn’t it?
“We say it every week, anything can happen, particularly in a three-game week where things can all look so different come the end of play on Saturday.”
Betting odds (Odds courtesy of The Pools, correct at time of publishing. 18+ only)
Fulham win 5/6; draw 13/5; Swansea City win 3/1.
Who is the referee?
TIM Robinson. The West Sussex official has not overseen a Swansea game since they beat Reading 4-1 at the Madejski Stadium in January 2019. He will be assisted by Ian Cooper and Michael George.
■ Fulham are looking to complete a league double over Swansea for the first time since the 1996-97 season.
■ Swansea have won their last three away league matches against Fulham, though these wins all came in the Premier League, between March 2012 and November 2013.
■ Fulham are currently winless in three league games since beating Blackburn earlier this month (D2 L1), last enduring a longer wait for a win back in September (run of four).
■ Only Bristol City (5) have won more away Championship games in London since the beginning of last season than Swansea (4), though the Swans lost their last such match at Brentford in December.
■ Aleksandar Mitrovic, the Championship’s top goalscorer this season with 22 goals, has netted each of Fulham’s last four league goals, with Joe Bryan assisting three of those. In fact, Bryan has assisted Mitrovic six times this season, more than any player has assisted another in the competition in 2019-20.