Swansea City v Cardiff City: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

The first South Wales derby of the Championship season takes place on Sunday and Swansea will hope to maintain their recent dominance over fierce rivals Cardiff.

The Swans recorded a convincing 3-0 success at home against Preston last weekend, and they will be expect to follow up against neighbours Cardiff, who have lost their opening two Championship clashes to nil.

The Bluebirds were beaten 2-0 at home to Sunderland in their Championship curtain-raiser before being routed 5-0 away at Burnley.

How to watch Swansea City v Cardiff City and TV channel

Swansea City v Cardiff City is available to watch on Sky Sports Football.

Swansea City v Cardiff City kick-off time, date and venue

Swansea City v Cardiff City kicks off at 15:00 BST on Sunday 25th August, and is being played at The Swansea.com Stadium, formerly known as the Liberty Stadium, in Swansea, Wales.

Swansea City v Cardiff City stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Swansea have won five of their last six meetings with rivals Cardiff, triumphing in three straight home meetings.

Both teams have scored in only one of the last 14 meetings between the pair.

The Swans have won six of their last eight competitive home matches, while Cardiff have lost eight of their last 11 Championship outings.

Both teams have scored in only one of Swansea’s last nine Championship clashes.

Swansea City v Cardiff City head-to-head record (H2H)

Swansea wins	34
Draws	18
Cardiff wins	24

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

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Swansea City v Cardiff City team news

Swansea City team news

Swansea goalkeeper Andy Fisher is recovering from a groin issue, so Lawrence Vigouroux will continue in between the sticks. 

Experienced midfielder Joe Allen is another on the sidelines for the hosts, along with striker Josh Ginnelly.

Cardiff City team news

Centre-back Ryotaro Tsunoda is fighting back from a muscle injury sustained over the summer and is yet to make his debut while injuries to Kion Etete and Isaak Davies have left them a little light up front.

William Fish, Jamilu Collins and Joe Ralls must also sit this one out.