Swansea City vs Southampton Prediction, Preview and Stats

England flag 2025/2026 Championship, England
Swansea.com Stadium Sat, 18 Apr - 2:00 PM
Championship
Swansea City SWA
1 Winner 2
Southampton SOU
Full Time Sat, 18 Apr 2:00 PM
Round 43 Regular Season
Marko Stamenić - 20'
Goal
|
Goal
Cameron Archer - 90'
Shea Emmanuel Charles - 57'

CONTEXT

In a pulsating Sky Bet Championship clash at the Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea City stunned pre-match favorites Southampton by taking a 1-0 halftime lead, despite holding just 44% possession. The Swans capitalized on early chances, but Southampton's superior 56% ball control and quality shone through in the second half as they scored twice to flip the script and claim a 2-1 victory. No red cards marred the contest, allowing the Saints' attacking prowess to overcome the setback. As the designated stronger team, Southampton's resilience validated their status, though the match showcased a significant 46.6% deviation in execution from anticipated patterns. The outcome stayed true to market alignments, highlighting the visitors' ability to adapt without structural overhauls or efficiency lapses.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Southampton's triumph involved a significant 46.6% structural deviation favoring their approach.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies stayed in line with overall expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment remains undetermined due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Result fully aligned with pre-market evaluations.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed without metrics.
  • Event impact: Empty second-half adjustments produced no notable event influences.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards ensured undistorted match progression.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

O. Langford

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Bickerdike

1st Assistant

M. Russell

2nd Assistant

M. Woods

4th Official

Swansea City V. Emanuel Soares Matos
V. Emanuel Soares Matos
VS
Southampton Tonda Eckert
Tonda Eckert
1.36
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.85
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Leicester City Rank: W
Middlesbrough Rank: D
Sheffield United Rank: D
Coventry City Rank: L
Wrexham Rank: L
Portsmouth Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Blackburn Rovers Rank: W
Derby County Rank: W
Wrexham Rank: W
Oxford United Rank: W
Norwich City Rank: W
Coventry City Rank: W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 5 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Swansea City
23.59%
Draw
22.98%
Away Southampton
53.44%

Movement

Changes since opening
Swansea City
+23.4%
Draw
+20.6%
Southampton
-43.99%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.45
44.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Swansea City
Southampton
Power Score
23.45
44.17
League Position
15
4
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Swansea City — Opponent-weighted form score
Southampton — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Swansea City Southampton

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Swansea City

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Southampton

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Swansea City ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Southampton
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.68
34.29
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.29
25.68
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Swansea City -0.87 Efficiency Index
vs
Southampton +0.87 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Swansea City
Southampton
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Swansea City ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Southampton
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Swansea City Southampton
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Swansea City Southampton
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Swansea City
Southampton
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Swansea City
vs
Southampton
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Swansea City Southampton
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Swansea City 0.38
Southampton 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Swansea City Southampton
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Swansea City 0.03
Southampton 0.04
Swansea City
Southampton
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SOU had peak pressure around 61'.
  • SWA started the game with stronger pressure.
SWA Pressure SOU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SOU reached the top pressure at 61' (93.39).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 19 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Swansea City SWA Home
19 matches
Southampton SOU Away
Match Record
3
Wins
11
5
Draws
5
11
Losses
3
Goals
13
Goals Scored
28
28
Goals Conceded
13
-15
Goal Difference
+15

Data last updated: 2026-04-19T00:04:41+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
L. Vigouroux
Chile
22 L. Vigouroux
S. Parker
Substitution
Wales
41 S. Parker
B. Cabango
Wales
5 B. Cabango
C. Burgess
Australia
15 C. Burgess
J. Tymon
England
14 J. Tymon
G. Franco
Portugal
17 G. Franco
M. Stamenic
Substitution
New Zealand
6 M. Stamenic
L. Cullen
Substitution
Wales
20 L. Cullen
M. Widell
Substitution
Sweden
7 M. Widell
J. Eom
South Korea
10 J. Eom
Ž. Vipotnik
Substitution
Slovenia
9 Ž. Vipotnik
Pitch
D. Peretz
Israel
41 D. Peretz
R. Manning
Republic of Ireland
3 R. Manning
N. Wood-Gordon
England
15 N. Wood-Gordon
T. Harwood-Bellis
England
6 T. Harwood-Bellis
J. Bree
Substitution
England
14 J. Bree
C. Jander
Germany
20 C. Jander
F. Downes
Substitution
England
4 F. Downes
L. Weschenfelder-Scienza
Substitution
Brazil
13 L. Weschenfelder-Scienza
F. Azaz
England
10 F. Azaz
K. Matsuki
Substitution
Japan
27 K. Matsuki
R. Stewart
Substitution
Scotland
11 R. Stewart

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 18, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Championship, England · Round 43 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Swansea.com Stadium
Capacity :
20827
Attendance :
17776
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Oliver Langford
Johnathon Bickerdike
Mark Russell
Martin Woods

Statistics

Possession
SWA
45%
SOU
55%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 14
26 Dangerous attacks 64
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 12
7 Free kicks 3
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 42
2 Successful Dribbles 5
1 Assists 2
20 Throwins 18
19 Successful Headers 19
6 Dribble Attempts 12
9 Goal Kicks 5
4 Goal Attempts 7
76 Ball Safe 60
5 Substitutions 5

Attacking

88 Attacks 117
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

68 Long Passes 50
310 Successful Passes 423
24 Successful Long Passes 22
8 Key Passes 10
35 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44
410 Passes 502
76 Successful Passes Percentage 84

Defensive

42 Duels Won 40
3 Saves 2
14 Tackles 12
7 Interceptions 3

Build-up

2 Accurate Crosses 10
10 Total Crosses 36

Discipline

3 Fouls 7
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Oliver Langford

Starting XI ▼

22
Lawrence Vigouroux
Lawrence Vigouroux Goalkeeper
6.97
5
Ben Cabango
Ben Cabango Defender
6.91
14
Josh Tymon
Josh Tymon Defender
6.99
15
Cameron Burgess
Cameron Burgess Defender
6.97
41
Sam Parker
Sam Parker Defender
6.47
25
Joel Ward
Joel Ward
Defender60'
6.5
6
Marko Stamenić
Marko Stamenić Midfielder
6.78
4
Jay Fulton
Jay Fulton
Midfielder73'
6.67
7
Melker Widell
Melker Widell Midfielder
6.61
8
Malick Yalcouyé
Malick Yalcouyé
Midfielder60'
6.62
10
Ji-sung Eom
Ji-sung Eom Midfielder
6.84
17
Gonçalo Franco
Gonçalo Franco Midfielder
6.89
20
Liam Cullen
Liam Cullen Midfielder
6.7
18
Gustavo Nunes
Gustavo Nunes
Attacker60'
6.57
9
Zan Vipotnik
Zan Vipotnik Attacker
7.03
33
Adam Idah
Adam Idah
Attacker68'
6.69
Referee : Oliver Langford

Starting XI ▼

41
Daniel Peretz
Daniel Peretz Goalkeeper
6.93
3
Ryan Manning
Ryan Manning Defender
7.22
6
Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Taylor Harwood-Bellis Defender
7.26
14
James Bree
James Bree Defender
6.95
19
Cameron Archer
Cameron Archer
Attacker88'
6.59
15
Nathan Wood
Nathan Wood Defender
6.79
4
Flynn Downes
Flynn Downes Midfielder
6.81
24
Shea Emmanuel Charles
Shea Emmanuel Charles
Midfielder46'
6.98
10
Finn Azaz
Finn Azaz Midfielder
7.02
13
Leo Scienza
Leo Scienza Midfielder
7.33
23
Samuel Edozie
Samuel Edozie
Midfielder90+1'
6.61
20
Caspar Jander
Caspar Jander Midfielder
6.88
27
Kuryu Matsuki
Kuryu Matsuki Midfielder
6.86
5
Jack Stephens
Jack Stephens
Defender90+2'
6.93
11
Ross Stewart
Ross Stewart Attacker
6.85
9
Cyle Larin
Cyle Larin
Attacker68'
6.73

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Jack Stephens → Kuryu Matsuki
10th Substitution
90+1'
Event
Samuel Edozie → Leo Scienza
9th Substitution
90'
Event
Cameron Archer
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
88'
Event
Cameron Archer → James Bree
8th Substitution
Event
Jay Fulton → Marko Stamenić
7th Substitution
73'
Event
Adam Idah → Zan Vipotnik
5th Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Cyle Larin → Ross Stewart
6th Substitution
Event
Gustavo Nunes → Liam Cullen
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Malick Yalcouyé → Melker Widell
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Joel Ward → Sam Parker
3rd Substitution
60'
57'
Event
Shea Emmanuel Charles
Header / 2nd Goal
46'
Event
Shea Emmanuel Charles → Flynn Downes
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Melker Widell
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
25'
25'
Event
Flynn Downes
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Gonçalo Franco
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
23'
Event
Marko Stamenić
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
20'
18'
Event
Finn Azaz
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Daniel Peretz from Southampton won a free kick in defense.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Southampton: Jack Stephens replaces Kuryu Matsuki.
90
Update Update
Daniel Peretz from Southampton won a free kick in defense.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Southampton takes the lead 2-1 with Cameron Archer scoring from the center of the box with a right-footed shot. The assist comes from Caspar Jander's cross.
90
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Southampton: Samuel Edozie replaces Léo Scienza.
90
Corner Corner
Swansea City wins a corner after Jack Stephens concedes.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Swansea City losing 1-2 to Southampton.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Southampton: Cameron Archer replaces James Bree.
87
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gustavo Nunes from Swansea City.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after a concession by Gustavo Nunes.
81
Attempt Attempt
James Bree from Southampton had a missed opportunity, heading the ball from the right side of the six-yard box but it went over the bar.
78
Update Update
Malick Yalcouyé of Swansea City won a free kick in defense.
78
Update Update
Shea Charles from Southampton committed a foul.
76
Attempt Attempt
Gonçalo Franco from Swansea City had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went just to the left. Malick Yalcouyé provided the assist.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Swansea City: Jay Fulton replaces Marko Stamenic.
72
Corner Corner
Swansea City wins a corner after Nathan Wood concedes.
72
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Nunes from Swansea City has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The assist came from Eom Ji-Sung.
69
Update Update
Lawrence Vigouroux from Swansea City won a free kick in defense.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after Cameron Burgess concedes.
69
Update Update
Shea Charles from Southampton committed a foul.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Southampton: Cyle Larin replaces Ross Stewart.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Swansea City: Adam Idah replaces Zan Vipotnik.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by James Bree for Southampton.
63
Update Update
Eom Ji-Sung from Swansea City won a free kick in defense.
62
Corner Corner
Eom Ji-Sung from Swansea City had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide of the top left corner. Gonçalo Franco provided the assist.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Swansea City: Malick Yalcouyé replaces Melker Widell.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Swansea City: Joel Ward replaces Sam Parker.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Swansea City: Gustavo Nunes replaces Liam Cullen.
59
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Liam Cullen of Swansea City takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Daniel Peretz of Southampton. The assist came from Zan Vipotnik.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Shea Charles scores for Southampton with a header from the center of the box into the right corner, assisted by Léo Scienza's header following a corner. The match is now 1-1.
56
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Ross Stewart from Southampton heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Lawrence Vigouroux from Swansea City. The assist came from Kuryu Matsuki with a cross.
56
Corner Corner
Southampton wins a corner after Lawrence Vigouroux concedes.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after a concession by Melker Widell.
54
Corner Corner
Kuryu Matsuki misses a chance for Southampton with a header from inside the six-yard box, sending it high over the left side. The assist came from Ryan Manning, who delivered a cross after a corner.
53
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance for Swansea City. Melker Widell shot with his right foot from the left side of the box but missed.
50
Attempt Attempt
Nathan Wood's shot for Southampton from the center of the box is blocked.
50
Attempt Attempt
Shea Charles from Southampton has a shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
50
Attempt Attempt
Finn Azaz's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
50
Attempt Attempt
Shea Charles from Southampton has a shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
50
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after being conceded by Ben Cabango.
49
Attempt Attempt
Caspar Jander's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Ryan Manning provided the assist.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after Eom Ji-Sung concedes.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Swansea City leading 1-0 against Southampton.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with Swansea City leading Southampton 1-0.
45
Update Update
Ross Stewart from Southampton misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist came from Finn Azaz after a fast break.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Southampton: Shea Charles replaces Flynn Downes.
43
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Ross Stewart from Southampton takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a fast break.
41
Attempt Attempt
Finn Azaz's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after Eom Ji-Sung concedes.
37
Corner Corner
Léo Scienza from Southampton attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Lawrence Vigouroux of Swansea City. The assist came from Flynn Downes.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after a concession by Sam Parker.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after Ben Cabango concedes.
32
Update Update
Flynn Downes of Southampton won a free kick in an attacking position.
32
Update Update
Foul committed by Josh Tymon of Swansea City.
29
Update Update
Handball by Caspar Jander of Southampton.
29
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Kuryu Matsuki from Southampton.
29
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Melker Widell from Swansea City shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. The assist was by Josh Tymon.
25
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Melker Widell of Swansea City receives a yellow card.
25
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Flynn Downes from Southampton receives a yellow card.
24
Update Update
Liam Cullen from Swansea City won a free kick in defense.
24
Update Update
Foul committed by Taylor Harwood-Bellis for Southampton.
23
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gonçalo Franco from Swansea City receives a yellow card.
22
Corner Corner
Swansea City wins a corner after Daniel Peretz concedes.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Marko Stamenic of Swansea City.
22
Update Update
Léo Scienza from Southampton won a free kick on the right wing.
21
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Melker Widell of Swansea City takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Daniel Peretz of Southampton. The assist came from Josh Tymon.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Swansea City leads 1-0 against Southampton. Marko Stamenic scores for Swansea City with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Zan Vipotnik's header.
18
Update Update
Gonçalo Franco from Swansea City won a free kick in an attacking position.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Finn Azaz of Southampton.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Finn Azaz of Southampton receives a yellow card for a foul.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after a concession by Sam Parker.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Southampton after Cameron Burgess concedes.
12
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Finn Azaz from Southampton takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is saved.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Finn Azaz of Southampton.
11
Update Update
Gonçalo Franco from Swansea City won a free kick in defense.
7
Update Update
Offside called against Southampton. Flynn Downes is offside.
6
Corner Corner
Southampton win a corner after Sam Parker concedes.
5
Corner Corner
Swansea City wins a corner after Ryan Manning concedes.
2
Attempt Attempt
Marko Stamenic from Swansea City has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
2
Attempt Attempt
Eom Ji-Sung's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Gonçalo Franco.

CONCLUSION

Southampton's hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Swansea underscores their championship pedigree, overturning a halftime deficit through sustained pressure and clinical finishing. Dominating possession at 56%, the Saints exemplified why they entered as the stronger outfit, delivering a market-consistent result despite the significant deviation in path to victory. Swansea's early promise faded without red card aid or tactical shifts, exposing vulnerabilities. This outcome reinforces Southampton's promotion push, blending resilience with efficiency in a contest that ebbed and flowed dramatically.

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