Swansea City vs. Coventry City: Team News and Updates
Vitor Matos made three changes as Swansea prepared to host league leaders Coventry City. Melker Widell, Jay Fulton and Jisung Eom were recalled to the starting XI.
Widell, Fulton and Eom replaced Josh Key, Marko Stamenic and Gustavo Nunes respectively. Liam Cullen was named among the substitutes and could reach 200 appearances for the club.
Match context
Coventry arrive at the Swansea.com with top-of-the-table status. The visitors travel with a full-strength looking XI and experienced leadership in Matt Grimes.
Selection details
Lawrence Vigouroux kept his place in goal for Swansea. The defence featured Ethan Galbraith, captain Ben Cabango, Cameron Burgess and Josh Tymon.
In midfield, Jay Fulton partnered Goncalo Franco and Melker Widell. Jisung Eom and Ronald operated on the wings.
Zan Vipotnik led the attack. He had recently signed a new contract and started up front for the hosts.
Swansea starting XI
- Lawrence Vigouroux
- Ethan Galbraith
- Ben Cabango (captain)
- Cameron Burgess
- Josh Tymon
- Jay Fulton
- Goncalo Franco
- Melker Widell
- Ronald
- Jisung Eom
- Zan Vipotnik
Swansea substitutes
- Andy Fisher
- Marko Stamenic
- Malick Yalcouye
- Ishe Samuels-Smith
- Gustavo Nunes
- Liam Cullen
- Leo Walta
- Joel Ward
- Adam Idah
Coventry City team
- Carl Rushworth
- Jay Dasilva
- Bobby Thomas
- Matt Grimes (captain)
- Tatsuhiro Sakamoto
- Ellis Simms
- Ephron Mason-Clark
- Frank Onyeka
- Joel Latibeaudiere
- Brandon Thomas-Asante
- Milan van Ewijk
Coventry substitutes
- Ben Wilson
- Romain Esse
- Liam Kitching
- Kaine Kesler-Hayden
- Jake Bidwell
- Jahnoah Markelo
- Luke Woolfenden
- Josh Eccles
- Victor Torp
Notes and updates
Filmogaz.com will monitor team news and updates ahead of kick-off. Expect changes during the game from both benches.
The selected line-ups reflect tactical tweaks by Matos. Coventry retain a settled XI and will test Swansea’s defence.
