Main prediction: Southampton Football Club Limited to win
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Southampton and Swansea City meet again this 08/09, at 19:45, at St. Mary's Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Southampton have won 2 time(s). Swansea City have won 3. Southampton are the favourites with a 50.99% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Southampton vs Swansea City.
Prediction for Southampton vs Swansea City
Double Chance: Southampton or Draw
Overview Southampton vs Swansea City
Southampton are favourites, with odds of 1.961 and a 50.99% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Southampton Football Club Limited, with 12 win(s) against 3 for Swansea City. The odds for a Swansea City Association Football Club Limited win are 4.255 and a draw is 3.922.
In the EFL Championship, Southampton have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 10 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. The top scorer is Cyle Larin, with 4 goal(s). On the other side, Swansea City have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Ji-Sung Eom is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Southampton and Swansea City
In 20 clashes, Southampton have the advantage over Swansea City: 12 win(s) against 3 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 18/04/2026, in the EFL Championship. Southampton won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Southampton vs Swansea City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Southampton: current form
Southampton's attack is firing: an average of 2.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions. One of the most productive attacks at the moment.
See their performance in this edition of the EFL Championship:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.75 point(s) per match
10 goals scored (2.5 per match)
Top scorer: Cyle Larin (4 goal(s))
Swansea City: current form
On the other side, Swansea City are also in great form: a 75% win rate and 2.5 points per match in 4 matches in the EFL Championship.
In their last 5 across all competitions: 3 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more of their performance in the EFL Championship:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: 2.5 point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1.75 per match)
Top scorer: Ji-Sung Eom (2 goal(s))
Southampton vs Swansea City key players
In the EFL Championship, Cyle Larin carries Southampton Football Club Limited's attack with 4 goal(s).
The playmaker is Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Adam Armstrong has 11 goal(s).
On the other side, Ji-Sung Eom is the name that frightens the most for The Swans with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Ji-Sung Eom leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Žan Vipotnik has accumulated 23 goal(s).
Southampton vs Swansea City statistics in the EFL Championship
Southampton have an average of 11.25 corners and 2.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Swansea City have 9.25 corners and 1.75 cards. See the numbers for Southampton vs Swansea City in the table below.
Southampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L W |
1.6 |
| Home | W L W W D |
2 |
| Away | D D L W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.75 | 5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.99 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.44 | 1.49 |
Swansea City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.49 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 1.15 | 0.8 |
More tips for Southampton vs Swansea City
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Correct score prediction for Southampton vs Swansea City
Southampton hold the advantage in the head-to-head record and arrive with good attacking output. Our score projection: Southampton 3-1 Swansea City. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Southampton vs Swansea City
Check out where to watch the live match between Swansea City and Southampton:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Southampton and Swansea City
The line-ups for Southampton vs Swansea City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Southampton Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Peretz
Goalkeeper
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4
Flynn Downes
Midfielder
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5
Jack Stephens
Defender
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7
Leonardo Weschenfelder-Scienza
Forward
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9
Cyle Larin
Forward
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10
Finn Azaz
Midfielder
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13
Keven Schlotterbeck
Defender
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14
James Bree
Defender
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27
Kuryu Matsuki
Midfielder
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30
James Ward-Prowse
Midfielder
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34
Welington Damascena Santos
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Swansea City Association Football Club Limited line-up
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2
Josh Key
Defender
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4
Jay Fulton
Midfielder
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7
Melker Widell
Midfielder
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10
Ji-Sung Eom
Forward
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14
Josh Tymon
Defender
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22
Lawrence Vigouroux
Goalkeeper
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23
Stephen Welsh
Defender
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26
Filip Lissah
Defender
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33
Adam Uche Idah
Forward
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46
Stephen Eustáquio
Midfielder
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49
Moussa Kounfolo Yeo
Forward
The Swansea City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Southampton vs Swansea City
Match: Southampton vs Swansea City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 08/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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