Swansea City News, Match Reports & Academy
Playing the same opposition who gained a 2-2 draw with our U21s last week, the Swans endured a really tough first half examination in the humid drizzle today at the stadium and finally secured a creditable – if what appeared at times unlikely – 2-0 victory. Huddersfield named 7 of the players who started at …
A draw in a game our U21s really should have won comfortably. We fielded a decent side and dominated large stretches of play, weakly conceding goals at times when we looked at our strongest. Newcomer Tom Iorpenda was given a start in a midfield alongside Harlan Perry. Coach Anthony Wright probably had to shoehorn available …
A really unusual match – we went 2 up early in the 2nd half but collapsed after Barnsley made some effective substitutions and sprung into life. The visitors could count themselves unlucky not to take full points from the game. It’s very rare to see our academy side completely lose control of the ball in …
A comfortable victory over Category 3 visitors Swindon who took a surprise lead but soon capitulated to a convincing Swans performance in the constant drizzle here at Landore academy. Although Jon Beale’s line-up featured a number of U-16s, the starting line-up otherwise had a degree of U-18 experience, with the exception of newcomer Cameron Williams, …
A return to the stadium, but a rather flat performance against a well-organised Sheffield United side. As was the case in the opening game last Friday, we started with a 4-3-3 formation but moved quickly to 3-4-3 with right back Bill Clarke joining midfield, leaving a back 3 of Iestyn Jones, Arthur Parker and Jack …
A surprisingly comfortable opening win for our young U18s today at a sunny Landore over an increasingly frustrated Sheffield Wednesday side. Centre half Lawal had already been booked before he launched himself into a wild challenge on Bobby Lewis where he was never going to win the ball, getting himself sent off after 54 minutes. …
A welcome return to competitive academy action this evening with a convincing cup victory over Category One side Birmingham City. The academy tectonic plates are still moving about and it’s fair to say that one or 2 of tonight’s squad may be moving on shortly, but coach Anthony Wright put out a balanced and competitive …
Just over a year ago this writer pronounced: “Another testing encounter for our young U21s, this time Merthyr Town provided too strong an opposition and took a 4-1 victory. On the balance of play this felt a slightly harsh result, although Merthyr took their chances well and were deserving winners on the night.” Change the …
Every summer brings a refresh of the rulebook, and this year’s update is a substantial one. Ahead of the 2026/27 season, match officials across the Championship – and the rest of English professional football – have been given a clear mandate: keep games moving, cut out the gamesmanship, and apply a more consistent standard to …
Our U21s snatched a 4-4 draw at Briton Ferry Llansawel in a friendly at the Old Road today. No teamsheet, a fairly low turnout and we were blessed with a comedy announcer, so not much in the way of information supporting today’s midday friendly. It was an unusual but entertaining match. U-21s Coach Anthony Wright …