Match Preview | Swansea City vs. Cardiff City
Cardiff City travel to Swansea City in the South Wales derby on Sunday, August 25th, 3pm KO.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT
Sunday’s opponents’ manager is Luke Williams, who was appointed on January 5th, 2024, replacing previous boss Michael Duff.
Last season, Williams guided the side to finish 14th in the Sky Bet Championship table.
During his time in the position, he has won ten, drawn four and lost 11 of his 25 matches, with a win percentage of 40%.
Williams has previously held roles as manager of Swindon Town and Notts County.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
Swansea City began their season with a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough on the opening day of the Sky Bet Championship campaign.
A Carabao Cup first round tie against Gillingham saw them claim their first win of the season, with a 3-1 victory.
Last time out, they claimed a 3-0 win at home to Preston North End.
Matt Grimes, Azeem Abdulai and Žan Vipotnik were on the scoresheet for our opponents this weekend.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SUMMER BUSINESS
The summer saw four new arrivals for Williams’ side, with Lawrence Vigoroux brought in from Burnley to occupy the goalkeeper position.
In midfield, Gonçalo Franco was signed from Portuguese side Moreirense, while winger Ji-sung Eom was recruited from Gwangju FC.
Striker Vipotnik, who represented Bordeaux last season, became their fourth signing of the transfer window.
In terms of departures, centre-back Nathan Wood joined Premier League outfit Southampton over the summer.
CITY FLASHBACK | LESLIE JONES STRIKES FOR CITY
The Bluebirds first ever win over Sunday’s opponents came in December 1930, when City hosted Swansea Town.
In front of 24,232 fans at Ninian Park, the key moment came from Leslie Jones.
A talented attacker, Jones netted the only goal of the game to record an historic win for the Bluebirds.
Jones represented City between 1929 and 1934, scoring 31 league goals for the Club.