Harrison Ashby is back in the starting lineup for Swansea City in their match against Southampton this afternoon. This is the only change from their previous game at Birmingham City. Ashby takes the place of the injured Sam Parker in the only adjustment from the last match, and this marks his first appearance since the draw against Hull City on November 25.
Liam Cullen is also reaching a milestone, as he is set to make his 100th senior appearance for the club. Cullen, who made his debut against Crystal Palace in 2018, is expected to achieve a century of appearances for the Swans.
The Swansea defense consists of Carl Rushworth in goal, supported by Harry Darling, Nathan Wood, and Bashir Humphreys. Ashby and Josh Tymon are in the wing-back positions, while captain Matt Grimes and Jay Fulton form the midfield partnership.
In the final third, Jamie Paterson and Cullen provide support for Jamal Lowe. The visitors, Southampton, feature former Swans Ryan Manning and Flynn Downes in their starting lineup.
Here is the complete lineup for both teams:
Swansea City:
- Goalkeeper: Carl Rushworth
- Defenders: Jay Fulton, Harry Darling, Matt Grimes (captain), Nathan Wood, Harrison Ashby, Bashir Humphreys
- Midfielders: Josh Tymon, Matt Grimes (captain), Jay Fulton
- Forwards: Jamal Lowe, Jamie Paterson, Liam Cullen
Substitutes: Andy Fisher, Kristian Pedersen, Joe Allen, Jerry Yates, Nathanael Ogbeta, Yannick Bolasie, Charlie Patino, Kyle Naughton, Ollie Cooper.
Southampton:
- Goalkeeper: Gavin Bazunu
- Defenders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek
- Midfielders: Adam Armstrong (captain), Che Adams, Will Smallbone, Stuart Armstrong, Ryan Fraser
- Forwards: Jan Bednarek
Substitutes: Joe Lumley, Jack Stephens, Mason Holgate, Sekou Mara, Joe Rothwell, Carlos Alcaraz, Shea Charles, Sam Amo-Ameyaw, Tyler Dibling.
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