Swansea City Hosts Anticipated Match Preview
Bristol City is set to visit South Wales on Saturday, February 21st, for an exciting match against Swansea City. The kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 PM. The Robins are currently on a positive streak, remaining unbeaten in their last two matches. They recently drew with Wrexham, thanks to Max Bird’s late equalizer.
Swansea City, however, is looking to bounce back after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Derby County. Bristol City aims to achieve a league double over the Swans, having previously secured a 3-0 win earlier this season. That match featured goals from Rob Dickie, Emil Riis, and Yu Hirakawa.
Current Team Status
Manager Gerhard Struber is optimistic about Ross McCrorie’s availability after he missed the midweek match due to a concussion. Unfortunately, Adam Randell remains a doubt after exiting the game against Wrexham with an injury.
In terms of fan engagement, nearly 2,500 Bristol City supporters will travel to the Swansea.com Stadium, as tickets and coach travel for the away fans have sold out. For those unable to attend, the match will be broadcast live on Robins TV, with match passes available for £10.
Swansea City Overview
Founded in 1912, Swansea City has recently shown significant improvement in their home performances. After a shaky start to the season that left them in 18th place, the club made a managerial change, appointing Portuguese coach Vítor Matos. Despite a slight climb to 16th, Swansea has become a formidable presence at home, gathering more points than any other Championship club since December.
In January, Swansea bolstered their squad by signing Joel Ward on a free transfer from Crystal Palace, in addition to loans for Gustavo Nunes and Leo Walta.
Key Player: Zan Vipotnik
One player to watch is Zan Vipotnik, who joined Swansea City on a four-year contract in August 2025. The Slovenian forward has made a notable impact, already scoring 15 goals this season, including a critical brace against Sheffield Wednesday. Vipotnik started his career in Slovenia and has previous experience in France with Bordeaux.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, February 21st
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Venue: Swansea.com Stadium
- Competition: Sky Bet Championship
- Referee: Will Finnie
Historical Matchup: Bristol City vs. Swansea City
| Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Drawn | Matches Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 33 | 24 | 25 |
The most significant victory in their history was Swansea’s 5-0 win over Bristol City on March 20th, 1990. The last encounter saw Bristol City dominate with a 3-0 victory on November 22nd, 2025.
As the teams prepare to clash, fans and analysts alike are looking forward to an intense competition at the Swansea.com Stadium, with both teams keen to secure valuable points in the Championship.
