Swansea City vs Wrexham — Match Preview
A historic night awaits at the Swansea.com Stadium on Friday, 19 December 2025. For the first time in over two decades, Swansea City and Wrexham clash in a competitive league fixture, reigniting a fiery Welsh derby. The stakes couldn’t be higher for both sides. Swansea, sitting dangerously in 19th place with 23 points, are desperate to pull away from the relegation zone. Wrexham, enjoying life in the Championship after back-to-back promotions, sit 15th with 28 points. A win for the Red Dragons would be a massive statement of intent, while Swansea need to defend their turf to restore pride and ease the pressure on their manager.
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Match Info
- Competition: EFL Championship (Matchday 22)
- Venue: Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea (Capacity: 21,088)
- Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 GMT | 21:00 CET | 15:00 ET
- Referee: TBC (EFL Appointment)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Match Stakes
Swansea City (19th — 23 pts):
- Win → Moves to 26 pts; creates breathing room from the bottom three & wins derby bragging rights
- Draw → Stops the bleeding after the Stoke loss; maintains the status quo
- Loss → Dragged deeper into the relegation dogfight; fans’ frustration boils over
Wrexham (15th — 28 pts):
- Win → Moves to 31 pts; cements mid-table safety and eyes the top half
- Draw → A solid point on the road in a hostile derby atmosphere
- Loss → Gap to the relegation zone shrinks; extends winless run to 5 games
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Team News
Swansea City:
- Fisher A. — Questionable (Groin Injury)
- Allen J. — Out (Calf Injury – Veteran Missing)
- Ginnelly J. — Out (Achilles Injury)
- Vipotnik Z. — Available (Top Scorer expected to start)
Wrexham:
- Mullin P. — Available (Talisman expected to lead the line)
- McClean J. — Available (Captain & Derby specialist)
- Fletcher S. — Questionable (Knee – Late fitness test)
- Mendy J. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Swansea City
- 13/12 — 1–2 vs Stoke (Championship)
- 10/12 — 1–0 vs Portsmouth (Championship)
- 06/12 — 2–0 vs Oxford Utd (Championship)
- 29/11 — 2–3 vs West Brom (Championship)
- 26/11 — 1–2 vs Derby (Championship)
Wrexham
- 13/12 — 2–2 vs Watford (Championship)
- 11/12 — 0–2 vs Hull (Championship)
- 06/12 — 1–1 vs Preston (Championship)
- 29/11 — 1–1 vs Blackburn (Championship)
- 27/11 — 2–0 vs Bristol City (Championship)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 29/03/2006 — Wrexham 1–2 Swansea (FAW Premier Cup)
- 11/05/2005 — Swansea 2–1 Wrexham (FAW Premier Cup)
- 01/03/2003 — Swansea 0–0 Wrexham (Division 3)
- 14/09/2002 — Wrexham 4–0 Swansea (Division 3)
- 24/04/2001 — Swansea 0–1 Wrexham (Division 2)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Swansea City (4-2-3-1)
Vigouroux; Key, Cabango, Darling, Tymon; Grimes, Franco; Ronald, Cooper, Eom; Vipotnik
Wrexham (3-5-2)
Okonkwo; Cleworth, O’Connell, Scarr; Barnett, Lee, Dobson, Cannon, McClean; Mullin, Palmer
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Impact Bench
Swansea City: Cullen (Local lad, high energy), Bianchini (Pace vs tired legs)
Wrexham: Marriott (Finisher), Rathbone (Midfield grit)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Tactical Analysis
Swansea City
The Swans will look to dominate possession on their home turf. Matt Grimes will dictate the tempo, looking to feed the wingers (Ronald/Eom) to isolate Wrexham’s wing-backs. Swansea’s weakness has been defending set-pieces and physical battles, an area Wrexham thrives in. They must move the ball quickly to tire out Wrexham’s disciplined block.
Wrexham
Phil Parkinson’s side will relish the physical battle. Expect them to sit in a compact 5-3-2, absorbing pressure and launching direct counters through Paul Mullin. James McClean’s delivery from wide areas will be crucial, aiming for Ollie Palmer’s height in the box. Wrexham will target Swansea’s vulnerability in transition, especially if the hosts overcommit.
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Key Battles
- Cabango vs Mullin — The battle of the Welsh stars; physical vs clever movement
- Grimes vs Lee — Who controls the midfield engine room?
- Tymon vs Barnett — Pace battle on the flank
- Vipotnik vs Scarr — Swansea’s finisher vs Wrexham’s aerial dominance
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Spotlight Players
Swansea City — Matt Grimes
The captain must be the calming influence in a heated derby. If he controls the ball, Swansea control the game.
Wrexham — Paul Mullin
The talisman lives for big occasions. He has scored at every level Wrexham have played in, and a goal in a South Wales derby would cement his legendary status.
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Prediction
Swansea City 2–1 Wrexham
In a fiery atmosphere, home advantage often tips the scales. Swansea have the technical quality to break down Wrexham’s defense, provided they don’t get bullied physically. Expect a tight, feisty encounter with the Swans just edging it late on.
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score — YES (Derby energy usually brings goals)
- Over 4.5 Cards — Highly Likely (Fiery atmosphere)
- Swansea to Win — Value Bet
Swansea City vs Wrexham — Where to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports Football / Main Event
- USA: CBS Sports Golazo / Paramount+
- International: iFollow (Select Regions)
Swansea City vs Wrexham — FAQs
Q: When is the Swansea vs Wrexham match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 20:00 GMT.
Q: Is this a rivalry match?
A: Yes. It is a massive Welsh Derby, although the two sides haven’t met in the league for over 20 years.
Q: Is Paul Mullin fit to play?
A: Yes, he is available and expected to start.
Q: Can I watch the match in the UK?
A: Yes, it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football as the Friday night feature game.
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