Preview | Swansea City U21s v Watford U21s
Swansea City Under-21s return to Professional Development League action this evening when they welcome Watford to the Joma High Performance Centre (7pm).
Entry for this fixture is free, and supporters are permitted on site from 6pm.
The Swans come into the fixture on the back of a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion, thanks to Sammy Henia-Kamau's 96th-minute equaliser.
In the league, Swansea were defeated last time out on the road against Ipswich Town, but claimed victory on home turf over Sheffield Wednesday a week prior.
Watford have lost their last two consecutive league outings against Millwall and AFC Bournemouth respectively, however, they claimed victory over Premier League outfit Everton last time out in the Premier League Cup.
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Coach Anthony Wright: "Another quick turnaround, and the game will be an opportunity for a lot of younger players to get some minutes as we've got some players missing out due to suspensions.
"Watford are a good side, we drew 4-4 against them last year and they gave us a tough game. We look forward to it."
Previous meeting - October 2, 2023
Kyrell Wilson’s hat-trick helped Swansea City Under-21s retain their unbeaten home record, but they were unable to get the better of Watford despite twice leading a thrilling clash at Landore.
Wilson had given the hosts an ideal start in this Professional Development League encounter with two fine finishes, and the Swans looked well in control when Liam Smith made it 3-0 with 36 minutes on the clock.
However, Watford got one back quickly through Jack Grieves, and goals in quick succession early in the second half from Edward Gyamfi and James Collins had the Hornets level.
Wilson looked to have given the Swans the points when he completed his treble in the closing stages, but Gyamfi got his second of the game for Watford as it ended all-square.
Swansea City U21s: Ben Hughes, Harry Jones, Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Zane Myers 62), Liam Walsh (Dan Watts 46), Filip Lissah (captain) (Maliq Cadogan 46), Kai Ludvigsen, Joe Thomas, Liam Smith, Kristian Fletcher (Jack Stafford 78), Ben Lloyd, Kyrell Wilson.
Unused Substitutes: Ewan Griffiths.