Swansea City | Statistics & Records

League History
Season	Division	Pos	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
2024-25	Championship	11th	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5	61
2023-24	Championship	14th	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6	57
2022-23	Championship	10th	46	18	12	16	68	64	+4	66
2021-22	Championship	15th	46	16	13	17	58	68	-10	61
2020-21	Championship	4th	46	23	11	12	56	39	+17	80
2019-20	Championship	6th	46	18	16	12	62	53	+9	70
2018-19	Championship	10th	46	18	11	17	65	62	+3	65
2017-18	Premier League	18th	38	8	9	21	28	56	-28	33
2016-17	Premier League	15th	38	12	5	21	45	70	-25	41
2015-16	Premier League	12th	38	12	11	15	42	52	-10	47
2014-15	Premier League	8th	38	16	8	14	46	49	-3	56
2013-14	Premier League	12th	38	11	9	18	54	54	0	42
2012-13	Premier League	9th	38	11	13	14	47	51	-4	46


Player	Season			GpG
Liam Cullen	2024-25	45	12	0.27
Jamal Lowe	2023-24	33	9	0.27
Jerry Yates	2023-24	44	9	0.20
Joël Piroe	2022-23	45	20	0.44
Joël Piroe	2021-22	47	24	0.51
André Ayew	2020-21	47	17	0.36
André Ayew	2019-20	47	18	0.38
Ollie McBurnie	2018-19	44	24	0.55
Jordan Ayew	2017-18	44	11	0.25
Fernando Llorente	2016-17	35	15	0.43
André Ayew	2015-16	35	12	0.34
Bafétimbi Gomis	2014-15	36	10	0.28
Wilfried Bony	2013-14	48	25	0.52
Michu	2012-13	43	22	0.51

All-time Appearances
	Player	Years
1.	Roger Freestone	1989–90, 1991–04	676	3
2.	Wilfred Milne	1920–37	651	7
3.	Herbie Williams	1958–75	612	128
4.	Robbie James	1972–83, 1987–90	592	150
5.	Leon Britton	2002–10, 2011–18	520	17
6.	Ivor Allchurch	1947–58, 1965–68	502	188
7.	Harry Griffiths	1949–64	479	81
8.	Wyndham Evans	1971–83, 1984–85	446	20
9.	Alan Curtis	1972–79, 1980–83, 1989–90	439	121
10.	Brian Evans	1963–73	436	76

All-time Goalscorers
	Player	Years			GpG
1.	Ivor Allchurch	1947–58, 1965–68	502	188	0.37
2.	Robbie James	1972–83, 1987–90	592	150	0.25
3.	Herbie Williams	1958–1975	612	128	0.21
4.	Alan Curtis	1972–79, 1980–83, 1989–90	439	121	0.28
5.	Jack Fowler	1923–30	189	120	0.63
6.	Leonard Thompson	1922–28	216	104	0.48
7.	Harry Deacon	1922–31	362	99	0.27
8.	Keith Todd	1960–68	245	96	0.39
9.	Lee Trundle	2003–07, 2009–10	194	91	0.47
10.	Dave Gwyther	1965–73	264	82	0.31
11.	Harry Griffiths	1949–64	479	81	0.17
12.	Brayley Reynolds	1959–65	176	77	0.44
13.	Brian Evans	1963–73	436	76	0.17
=	Mel Charles	1952–59	264	76	0.29
=	Frank Scrine	1945–54	181	76	0.42
16.	Jeremy Charles	1976–83	314	74	0.24
17.	Colin Webster	1958–63	182	72	0.40

Club Profile

Overview

Swansea City Association Football Club is based in Swansea, Wales. The team competes in the EFL Championship, the second level of English football. Originally founded in 1912 as Swansea Town, the club adopted its current name in 1970 to reflect Swansea's status as a city. Their home matches are held at the Swansea.com Stadium, which they moved to in 2005 from the Vetch Field.

History

The club was formed in 1912 amid growing local interest in football, with John William Thorpe appointed as the first chairman. Swansea Town joined the Southern League Second Division under player-manager Walter Whittaker, playing their first match against Cardiff City on 7 September 1912, which ended 1–1. The team quickly found success, winning the Welsh Cup and finishing third in their first season. Following the First World War, Swansea joined the Football League Third Division in 1920 and captured their first league title in 1925.

In the post-war period, Swansea experienced promotions and relegations, winning the Third Division South again in 1949 but facing financial instability throughout the 1950s and 1960s. They became the first Welsh club to compete in European competition after winning the Welsh Cup in 1961. The club adopted the name Swansea City in 1970 after the town was granted city status, and under John Toshack’s management, achieved a rapid rise to the First Division by 1981. However, financial pressures and successive relegations led the club back to the Fourth Division by 1986.

From the late 1980s to early 2000s, Swansea oscillated between divisions, winning the Fourth Division play-offs in 1988 and the Third Division title in 2000. The club faced ownership challenges and near-relegation but stabilized under local and supporter-backed management. Their move to the Liberty Stadium in 2005 marked a new era, culminating in promotion to the Premier League in 2011 and their first major trophy, the League Cup, in 2013. Subsequent years saw relegation in 2018 and continued competition in the Championship with multiple managerial changes and evolving ownership.

Competition Performance

Swansea's league history has been marked by rapid ascents and sharp declines. Early success included Third Division South titles in 1925 and 1949, while the post-war period featured frequent promotions and relegations. The club’s most notable rise came under John Toshack, moving from the Fourth Division to the First Division between 1977 and 1981, finishing a record sixth in the top flight. Swansea has won several domestic trophies, including the League Cup in 2013, ten Welsh Cups, two Football League Trophies, and two FAW Premier Cups. European competition appearances have been intermittent, including the UEFA Europa League following their League Cup victory and multiple entries into the Cup Winners’ Cup between 1961 and 1991.

Stadium

The Vetch Field was Swansea's home from 1912 until 2005, with a record attendance of 32,796 against Arsenal in 1968. The club’s final match at the Vetch was a win against Wrexham in the FAW Premier Cup. In 2005, Swansea opened the Liberty Stadium, later renamed the Swansea.com Stadium in 2021 under a naming rights agreement. The stadium has a capacity of 21,000 and has hosted both club matches and Welsh international fixtures. It also serves as the home ground for the Ospreys rugby team.

Identity

Swansea City is recognized for its Welsh heritage and supporter involvement in club management. The Swansea City Supporters’ Trust has held a stake in the club, exemplifying fan engagement. The team’s nickname, "The Swans," reflects local symbolism. Swansea is known for its possession-based playing style, popularized under managers such as Roberto Martínez and Brendan Rodgers. The club’s identity also includes notable player development, with several international caps awarded to squad members while at Swansea. Ownership has evolved from local businessmen to international consortiums, most recently including figures like Luka Modrić and Snoop Dogg.

Rivalries

The primary rivalry is with Cardiff City, with their encounters known as the South Wales derby, regarded as one of the most intense rivalries in British football. During the 2021–22 season, Swansea won 3–0 and 4–0 against Cardiff, completing the first league double in the derby’s 110-year history.

A secondary rivalry includes matches against Bristol City, reflecting regional and competitive tension.