Get the official Southampton vs Swansea confirmed lineups, starting XIs, team news, betting odds, and match prediction ahead of this Championship clash.
Southampton vs Swansea Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | St. Mary's Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship clash between Southampton and Swansea have been confirmed ahead of tonight's fixture at St. Mary's Stadium.
Southampton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Keven Schlotterbeck, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, James Ward-Prowse, Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, Léo Scienza, Cyle Larin
Substitutes: Lewis Dobbin, George Long, Kuryu Matsuki, Divin Mubama, Samuel Edozie, Cameron Bragg, Welington, Zach Abbott, Jack Stephens
Swansea Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Lawrence Vigouroux, Filip Lissah, Ben Cabango, Stephen Welsh, Josh Tymon, Jay Fulton, Marko Stamenic, Joseph Opoku, Elijah Just, Moussa Yeo, Zan Vipotnik
Substitutes: Eom Ji-Sung, Stephen Eustaquio, Joshua Key, Jenson Seelt, Ronald, Melker Widell, Adam Idah, Tiago Parente, Andy Fisher
Southampton vs Swansea Immediate Reaction
Southampton
Southampton set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with Daniel Peretz starting in goal behind a defensive four of James Bree, Keven Schlotterbeck, Nathan Wood, and Ryan Manning. James Ward-Prowse partners Flynn Downes in central midfield, with Tom Fellows, Finn Azaz, and Léo Scienza operating in support of central striker Cyle Larin.
Swansea
Swansea line up in a matching 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Lawrence Vigouroux in goal behind Filip Lissah, Ben Cabango, Stephen Welsh, and Josh Tymon. Jay Fulton joins Marko Stamenic in the double pivot, anchoring midfield behind an attacking trio of Joseph Opoku, Elijah Just, and Moussa Yeo, with Zan Vipotnik leading the line.
Southampton vs Swansea Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured four-leg Bet Builder highlights key player form from both sides. Southampton forward Cyle Larin is backed to score anytime and attempt over 2.5 shots, having netted in three of his last five league appearances and registered three or more shots in four of his last five games. For the visitors, midfielder Jay Fulton is included to be shown a card after being booked in three of his last four outings against Southampton, while Swansea winger Joseph Opoku is tipped to record over 0.5 shots on target having tested the keeper in four of his last five Championship matches.
Southampton vs Swansea Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Southampton head into the fixture in strong form, remaining undefeated in 25 of their last 26 Championship matches and undefeated in their last nine games against Swansea across all competitions. While Swansea arrive with an impressive run of four consecutive league clean sheets, the Saints' potent attack and home advantage make them well-placed to secure all three points.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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