Team news | Swansea City v Cardiff City

23rd October
First team
Jay Fulton Reading cele

Swansea City head coach Russell Martin names an unchanged starting line-up for the south Wales derby against Cardiff City.

The Swans boss keeps faith with the side that started the thrilling comeback victory against Reading in midweek.

There is only one change in the entire matchday squad, with Cameron Congreve preferred to Josh Thomas among the substitutes.

Steven Benda continues in goal, with Nathan Wood, Harry Darling and Ben Cabango starting in the home defence.

Joel Latibeaudiere and Matty Sorinola are the wing-backs, with skipper Matt Grimes paired with Jay Fulton in midfield.

Ollie Cooper and Luke Cundle provide support for Michael Obafemi in attack.

Swansea City: Steven Benda; Nathan Wood, Harry Darling, Ben Cabango; Joel Latibeaudiere, Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Matty Sorinola; Ollie Cooper, Luke Cundle; Michael Obafemi.

Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Olivier Ntcham, Liam Cullen, Armstrong Oko-Flex, Fin Stevens, Kyle Naughton, Cameron Congreve.

Cardiff City: Ryan Allsop, Ryan Wintle, Joe Ralls (captain), Sheyi Ojo, Callum O'Dowda, Tom Sang, Curtis Nelson, Cedric Kipre, Andy Rinomhota, Niels Nkounkou, Callum Robinson.

Substitutes: Jak Alnwick, Kion Etete, Romaine Sawyers, Gavin Whyte, Vontae Campbell, Jack Simpson, Mark Harris.