Preview | Watford U21s v Swansea City U21s
Swansea City Under-21s are back on the road as they travel to London to face Watford in the Professional Development League at Vicarage Road on Tuesday (2pm).
Last time out, the Swans suffered late heartbreak at Wigan Athletic as late goals from a trialist and Leo Graham had cancelled out Yori Griffith's first-half opener.
The Hornets have claimed two wins in their last five outings in the league, having recently beaten Barnsley 2-1 away from home.
The reverse fixture saw both sides settle for a point in an entertaining encounter, which ended four goals a-piece.
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Coach Anthony Wright: "We'll put the disappointment of the result at Wigan behind us, but we'll certainly build on the performance as the younger players did brilliantly.
"All of our remaining away games until the end of the season are at stadiums, which for the scholars is a good experience and learning moment to embrace.
"We know our form away from home hasn't been what we would have hoped, but in terms of learning and development, the performances have been there."
Previous meeting - February 24, 2023
Josh Thomas scored the winner as Swansea City Under-21s claimed all three points against Watford at Vicarage Road on their last trip to Hertfordshire.
The Swans had surged into a 2-0 lead at the home of the Hornets, with Liam Smith and Lincoln McFayden on the scoresheet.
However, the Hornets responded after the break. Adrian Blake striking twice in quick succession to level matters.
But it was substitute Thomas who nicked the deserved winner for the Swans within the final 20 minutes of an entertaining clash.
It capped a positive afternoon for the academy side, with Tivonge Rushesha playing the last 30 minutes on his return from a serious knee injury.
Swansea City Under-21s: Lewis Webb, Joe Thomas, Kian Jenkins (Tivonge Rushesha 62'), Joel Cotterill (captain), Kai Ludvigsen, Ben Blythe, Liam Smith (Azeem Abdulai 70'), Cameron Congreve, Ruben Davies (Josh Thomas 45'), Sam Leverett (Ben Lloyd 62'), Lincoln McFayden.
Unused subs: Remy Mitchell.