Swansea City vs Preston North End — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2024/2025

Swansea City

17 AUG

3:0

Preston North End

Goals

GOAL

Penalty40'

Matt Grimes 1-0

GOAL

AST

Goal61'

Azeem Abdulai (assist: Oliver Cooper) · Shot 2-0

GOAL

AST

Goal83'

Zan Vipotnik (assist: Ronald) 3-0

Man of the match

RonaldSwansea City8.1

Expected goals (xG)

Swansea CityxGPreston North End

2.940.60

Trends

season

Win %

37%22%

Over 1.5 %

59%74%

Over 2.5 %

46%48%

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TV stations

International

Bet365

Venue

Swansea.com StadiumSwansea · 20,827 seats

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Conditions

Weatherfew clouds
RefereeStephen Martin
1st AssistantMark Dwyer
2nd AssistantCarl Fitch
4th OfficialTom Reeves

Pressure index

Swansea CityPreston North End

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

Penalty40'

Matt Grimes 1-0

PLAYER

Yellow card43'

Ryan Ledson

OUT

Substitution57'

In: Azeem Abdulai · Out: Ji-sung Eom

PLAYER

Yellow card59'

Azeem Abdulai

GOAL

AST

Goal61'

Azeem Abdulai (assist: Oliver Cooper) · Shot 2-0

PLAYER

Yellow card63'

Ben Whiteman

Yellow card63'

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Sam Greenwood · Out: Toni Astorgano

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Jeppe Okkels · Out: Ryan Ledson

OUT

Substitution64'

In: Milutin Osmajic · Out: Emil Riis

OUT

Substitution65'

In: Jay Fulton · Out: Gonçalo Franco

OUT

Substitution65'

In: Kyle Naughton · Out: Josh Key

OUT

Substitution66'

In: Zan Vipotnik · Out: Liam Cullen

OUT

Substitution72'

In: Duane Holmes · Out: Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen

GOAL

AST

Goal83'

Zan Vipotnik (assist: Ronald) 3-0

OUT

Substitution88'

In: Nathan Tjoe-A-On · Out: Josh Tymon

Ball positions

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Commentary

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And that's it. The match concludes - Swansea City triumphs with 3, Preston North End with a score of 0.
90+6′The second half concludes - Swansea City triumphs with a score of 3, leaving Preston North End with zero.
90+4′Jay Fulton of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
90+4′Duane Holmes from Preston North End has committed a foul.
90+3′Zan Vipotnik of Swansea City has committed a foul.
90+3′Duane Holmes of Preston North End has earned an offensive free kick.
90′Corner kick awarded to Swansea City, thanks to a defensive move by Andrew Hughes.
88′Player switch - Swansea City. Nathan Tjoe-A-On is replacing Josh Tymon.
88′Ronald from Swansea City has secured an offensive free kick.
88′Brad Potts from Preston North End has committed a foul.
83′Score! Swansea City 3, Preston North End 0. Zan Vipotnik of Swansea City strikes with his left foot from a short distance straight into the middle of the net. The assist comes from Ronald.
82′Andrew Hughes from Preston North End commits a foul.
82′Azeem Abdulai of Swansea City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
81′Jay Fulton from Swansea City has committed a foul.
81′Duane Holmes of Preston North End has successfully earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
80′New attacking attempt. Matt Grimes - Swansea City - shot with left foot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
79′Ronald from Swansea City has earned an offensive free kick.
79′Jordan Storey from Preston North End is penalized for committing a foul.
73′Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.
73′Match pause - Ronald is hurt - Swansea City game.
73′Ronald from Swansea City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
73′Brad Potts of Preston North End has committed a foul.
72′Player swap - Preston North End. Mads Frökjaer-Jensen is replaced by Duane Holmes.
71′Opportunity squandered. Harry Darling of Swansea City takes a left-footed shot from the box's centre but it veers off to the left. Josh Tymon provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
71′Corner kick awarded to Swansea City. Jordan Storey is responsible for the concession.
70′Harry Darling of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
70′Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul - Preston North End.
69′Andrew Hughes of Preston North End has committed a foul.
69′Azeem Abdulai of Swansea City has earned a free kick on the right flank.
66′Player change - Swansea City. Liam Cullen is being replaced by Zan Vipotnik.
65′Player change - Swansea City. Kyle Naughton is coming on to replace Joshua Key.
65′Player change - Swansea City. Gonçalo Franco is replaced by Jay Fulton.
65′Harry Darling of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
65′Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul - Preston North End.
64′Player change - Preston North End. Ryan Ledson is being replaced by Jeppe Okkels.
64′Player change - Preston North End. Emil Riis is being replaced by Milutin Osmajic.
64′Player swap - Preston North End. Robert Brady is being replaced by Sam Greenwood.
63′Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End has been cautioned with a yellow card due to a foul.
63′Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
63′Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End commits a foul.
62′Jordan Storey of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
62′Fouled by Ronald - Swansea City
61′Score! Swansea City leads with 2, Preston North End at 0. Azeem Abdulai of Swansea City tries a shot from a short distance to the top left corner. The assist comes from Ollie Cooper.
61′Attempt thwarted. Ollie Cooper from Swansea City's left-footed shot from the middle of the box is intercepted. The assist was by Liam Cullen.
60′Offside call - It's against Preston North End. Ryan Ledson has been flagged offside.
59′Azeem Abdulai of Swansea City has been handed a yellow card due to a foul.
59′Stefán Thórdarson of Preston North End has secured a free kick on the left flank.
59′Azeem Abdulai of Swansea City is penalized for committing a foul.
57′Player change - Swansea City. Eom Ji-Sung is being replaced by Azeem Abdulai.
57′Liam Cullen of Swansea City has earned a defensive free kick.
57′Liam Lindsay from Preston North End commits a foul.
55′Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, thanks to a deflection off Joshua Key.
55′Shot blocked. Ryan Ledson - Preston North End - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is blocked.
53′Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, forced by Harry Darling's defense.
52′Opportunity squandered. Eom Ji-Sung of Swansea City attempts a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but it sails over the goal. The assist was provided by Joshua Key.Penalty
51′Opportunity squandered. Jordan Storey of Preston North End attempts a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it sails high and veers to the right. The assist came from a cross by Robert Brady.
50′Stefán Thórdarson of Preston North End has earned a free kick on the left flank.
50′Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City commits a foul.
49′Missed chance. Ronald - Swansea City - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed. Assist - Liam Cullen.
47′Andrew Hughes from Preston North End commits a foul.
47′Eom Ji-Sung of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
46′Corner - Preston North End. Conceded by Joshua Key.
45′Second Half starts Swansea City 1, Preston North End 0.
45+4′First Half ended - Swansea City 1, Preston North End 0.
45+1′Opportunity squandered. Stefán Thórdarson of Preston North End took a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, it was near but unfortunately veered to the left. The assist was by Mads Frökjaer-Jensen.
45+1′Liam Cullen of Swansea City commits a foul.
45+1′Andrew Hughes of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
44′Ronald from Swansea City has secured a free kick on the left flank.
44′Brad Potts from Preston North End has committed a foul.
43′Ryan Ledson of Preston North End has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
43′Matt Grimes of Swansea City has been awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
43′Fouled by Ryan Ledson - Preston North End
41′Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.
41′Match interruption - Swansea City.
40′Score! Swansea City leads 1-0 against Preston North End. Matt Grimes of Swansea City successfully turns the penalty into a goal with a left-footed shot to the top left corner.
38′Penalty conceded by Liam Lindsay - Preston North End - with a hand ball in the penalty area.Penalty
34′Mads Frökjaer-Jensen of Preston North End has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
34′Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
34′Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul for Preston North End.
31′Ollie Cooper of Swansea City has successfully earned an offensive free kick.
31′Ryan Ledson from Preston North End commits a foul.
29′Another offensive move. Robert Brady from Preston North End tries a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it right in the middle of the goal. The assist was by Emil Riis.
29′Ben Cabango from Swansea City has committed a foul.
29′Emil Riis of Preston North End has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
28′Mads Frökjaer-Jensen commits a foul - representing Preston North End.
27′Ollie Cooper of Swansea City has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
27′Ryan Ledson from Preston North End has committed a foul.
25′Liam Lindsay of Preston North End has successfully secured a free kick in a defensive move.
25′Gonçalo Franco of Swansea City has committed a foul.
24′Emil Riis from Preston North End has committed a foul.
24′Ben Cabango of Swansea City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
20′Liam Cullen from Swansea City commits a foul.
20′Brad Potts of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
18′Harry Darling of Swansea City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
18′Emil Riis from Preston North End commits a foul.
18′Jordan Storey of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
18′Ronald from Swansea City commits a foul.
17′Another offensive effort. Josh Tymon from Swansea City takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist was from Matt Grimes.
16′Pause ended. They are prepared to resume.
15′Match pause - Emil Riis of Preston North End is injured.
14′Corner kick awarded to Swansea City, thanks to Jordan Storey who inadvertently knocked the ball out of play.
12′Eom Ji-Sung's attempt thwarted. The Swansea City player took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it was stopped. Josh Tymon provided the assist with a cross.
11′Offside call - Preston North End. Robert Brady has been flagged offside.
11′Ryan Ledson of Preston North End successfully earned a defensive free kick.
11′Liam Cullen from Swansea City commits a foul.
10′Corner kick awarded to Swansea City, forced by Stefán Thórdarson's defense.
10′Corner kick awarded to Swansea City, forced by Benjamin Whiteman.
8′Opportunity squandered. Gonçalo Franco from Swansea City fires a right-footed shot from the heart of the penalty area, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist came from a header by Eom Ji-Sung.Penalty
6′Another offensive move. Emil Riis of Preston North End takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the middle of the goal. The assist was provided by Robert Brady.
5′Ronald from Swansea City has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
5′Brad Potts from Preston North End has committed a foul.
1′Another offensive push. Ronald from Swansea City takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's saved in the right corner. The assist was by Ben Cabango.Penalty
The initial half of the match commences..

Match statistics

SWAPNE

Possession and passing

60%Possession40%

87%Pass accuracy80%

542Passes347

472Successful Passes277

97Ball Safe83

10Key Passes4

5 more

42Long Passes60

45%Long-pass accuracy50%

5Substitutions4

19Successful Long Passes30

15Throw-ins20

Attack

3Goals0

12Shots Total5

6Shots On Target2

2Big Chances Created1

5Corners3

42Dangerous Attacks29

14 more

3Accurate Crosses2

114Attacks72

0Big Chances Missed1

11Dribble Attempts15

9Goal Attempts5

0Offsides2

1Penalties0

2Shots Blocked1

9Shots inside the box4

4Shots Off Target2

3Shots outside the box1

73%Successful dribbles47%

8Successful Dribbles7

19Total Crosses16

Defence and discipline

2Saves3

19Tackles9

4Interceptions6

11Fouls21

1Yellow cards3

20Free Kicks11

1 more

3Goal Kicks8

Other

0Injuries2

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

S. MartinPer-match averages this season · 25 matches · career: 78

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	4.40	1.96	2.44	4.58
Red cards	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.04
Second yellows	0.08	0.04	0.04	0.06
Penalties	0.08	0.08	0.00	0.12

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

Swansea CityxGPreston North End

2.940.60

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

2.190.13

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

2.150.60

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

2.010.35

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

0.930.25

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.090.00

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.050.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.640.26

Form

Swansea CityLLDWW

10 AUGaway

Middlesbrough

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 1

4 MAYhome

Swansea City

Millwall

ChampionshipRound 46

27 APRaway

Norwich City

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 45

20 APRaway

Huddersfield Town

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 44

13 APRhome

Swansea City

Rotherham United

ChampionshipRound 43

10 APRhome

Swansea City

Stoke City

ChampionshipRound 42

6 APRaway

Middlesbrough

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 41

1 APRhome

Swansea City

Queens Park Rangers

ChampionshipRound 40

29 MARaway

Sheffield Wednesday

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 39

16 MARhome

Swansea City

Cardiff City

ChampionshipRound 38

10 MARaway

Bristol City

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 37

6 MARaway

Watford

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 36

2 MARhome

Swansea City

Blackburn Rovers

ChampionshipRound 35

24 FEBaway

Sunderland

Swansea City

ChampionshipRound 34

Preston North EndLLLLL

9 AUGhome

Preston North End

Sheffield United

ChampionshipRound 1

4 MAYaway

West Bromwich Albion

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 46

29 APRhome

Preston North End

Leicester City

ChampionshipRound 45

20 APRaway

Queens Park Rangers

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 44

16 APRaway

Southampton

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 36

13 APRhome

Preston North End

Norwich City

ChampionshipRound 43

9 APRhome

Preston North End

Huddersfield Town

ChampionshipRound 42

6 APRaway

Watford

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 41

1 APRaway

Birmingham City

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 40

29 MARhome

Preston North End

Rotherham United

ChampionshipRound 39

16 MARaway

Plymouth Argyle

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 38

9 MARhome

Preston North End

Stoke City

ChampionshipRound 37

2 MARhome

Preston North End

Hull City

ChampionshipRound 35

23 FEBaway

Coventry City

Preston North End

ChampionshipRound 34

Head-to-head

11Wins

4Draws

7Wins

The two sides have met 22 times.

24 FEB2026

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

5 NOV2025

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

4 MAR2025

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

17 AUG2024

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

22 DEC2023

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

26 AUG2023

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

19 APR2023

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

1 NOV2022

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

22 JAN2022

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

28 AUG2021

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

5 APR2021

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

12 SEPT2020

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

1 FEB2020

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

17 AUG2019

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

12 JAN2019

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

11 AUG2018

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

2 APR2011

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

14 AUG2010

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

6 FEB2010

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

12 SEPT2009

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

27 JAN2009

Swansea City

Preston North End

Championship

30 SEPT2008

Preston North End

Swansea City

Championship

Trends

Win %

37%22%

Over 1.5 %

59%74%

Over 2.5 %

46%48%

Over 3.5 %

17%22%

BTTS %

41%63%

Failed to score %

35%24%

Clean sheets %

30%28%

Share of this season's matches where it happened — a win, over 1.5 / 2.5 / 3.5 goals, both teams scoring, failing to score, a clean sheet.

Season comparison

Goals / match

1.111.04

Conceded / match

1.221.28

Possession %

58.0748.13

Corners / match

4.764.11

Yellow cards / match

1.592.67

Team rating

6.986.94

Starting XI

Preston North EndFormation: 4-3-3 · €26M8/11

Ryan Lowe

Swansea CityFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €9.8M6/11

Luke Williams

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Swansea City€9.8Mstarting XI · 6/11€19Mwith bench · 9/20

Preston North End€26Mstarting XI · 8/11€39Mwith bench · 15/20

Preston North End's starting XI cost €17M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Swansea City — bench

Kristian PedersenDefender · €2.5M (2018)4

Jay FultonMidfielder6.9 9

Zan VipotnikAttacker7.2 21

Nathan Tjoe-A-OnDefender · €348K (2023)6.6 26

Kyle NaughtonDefender · €6.6M (2015)6.8 29

Nathan BroomeGoalkeeper43

Daniel WattsMidfielder44

Josh ThomasAttacker47

Azeem AbdullahMidfielder7.2

Preston North End — bench

Jack WhatmoughDefender7

Will KeaneAttacker · €1.2M (2016)13

David CornellGoalkeeper20

Sam GreenwoodMidfielder · €2.3M (2026)6.4 23

Jeppe OkkelsAttacker · €250K (2020)6.6 25

Duane HolmesMidfielder · €780K (2018)6.6 26

Patrick BauerDefender · €1.5M (2015)28

Milutin OsmajicAttacker · €2.5M (2026)6.5 29

Kaine Kesler-HaydenDefender · €4M (2025)

Player statistics

Swansea City starters then subs, by rating

Ronald#35 · Midfielder · 90′8.1

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 1
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 1
Big chances created: 1
Expected goals (xG): 0.12
xGoT: 0.05

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 24/30
Pass accuracy: 80%
Key passes: 1
Passes in final third: 2
Crosses (accurate/total): 0/4
Long balls (won/total): 0/2

Possession & duels

Touches: 57
Duels (won/total): 12/21
Dribbles (won/attempted): 4/5
Dispossessed: 1
Possession lost: 16
Ball recoveries: 4

Defence

Tackles: 3
Interceptions: 1
Clearances: 1
Dribbled past: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 2
Fouls drawn: 5

Player	Reason	Back
Sam Parker🩹 injury · Hamstring Injury	injury · Hamstring Injury	2 Dec 2024
Josh Ginnelly🩹 injury · Achilles tendon rupture	injury · Achilles tendon rupture	8 Jan 2025

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Swansea City	1.9551.28%	1.9651.02%
Draw	3.5028.57%	3.4528.99%
Preston North End	3.8026.32%	3.8026.32%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Swansea City or Draw	1.2580%	1.2480.65%
Swansea City or Preston North End	1.2877.82%	1.2878.13%
Draw or Preston North End	1.8055.56%	1.7656.82%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.3474.63%
0–1 goals	–	3.1531.75%
3+ goals	1.9551.28%	2.0848.08%
0–2 goals	1.8554.05%	1.7457.47%
4+ goals	–	3.8026.32%
0–3 goals	–	1.2580%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Swansea City	2.6038.46%	2.6038.46%
Draw	2.2045.45%	2.1446.73%
Preston North End	4.3323.08%	4.1024.39%

Outcome	bet365
SWA → SWA	3.1032.26%
SWA → X	13.007.69%
SWA → PNE	34.002.94%
X → SWA	5.0020%
X → X	5.5018.18%
X → PNE	8.0012.5%
PNE → SWA	23.004.35%
PNE → X	15.006.67%
PNE → PNE	6.5015.38%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.3323.08%
6 - 8	3.1032.26%
9 - 11	2.6038.46%
Under 6	10.0010%
Over 14	10.0010%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.1487.72%
0–2 cards	–	4.6021.74%
4+ cards	–	1.4071.43%
0–3 cards	–	2.7037.04%
5+ cards	1.8354.56%	1.8254.95%
0–4 cards	1.8354.56%	1.8653.76%
6+ cards	–	2.5539.22%
0–5 cards	–	1.4469.44%
7+ cards	–	3.8026.32%
0–6 cards	–	1.2182.64%
8+ cards	–	5.6017.86%
0–7 cards	–	1.1090.91%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Swansea City	8	17
2	West Ham United	8	15
3	Middlesbrough	8	15
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers	7	14
5	West Bromwich Albion	8	14
6	Queens Park Rangers	8	13
7	Stoke City	8	13
8	Bristol City	8	13
9	Charlton Athletic	8	12
10	Birmingham City	8	11
11	Millwall	8	11
12	Lincoln City	8	11
13	Southampton	8	10
14	Wrexham	8	10
15	Bolton Wanderers	8	10
16	Blackburn Rovers	8	9
17	Norwich City	8	9
18	Sheffield United	8	9
19	Portsmouth	7	8
20	Watford	8	8
21	Cardiff City	8	7
22	Derby County	8	5
23	Preston North End	8	4
24	Burnley	8	4

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	1.8055.56%	1.8454.35%
No	1.9052.38%	1.8454.35%

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Preston North End — bench

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