Will Still’s Southampton return after the international break in need of wins as they face Swansea City.
EFL Championship
Our Three Predictions For Southampton vs Swansea City
- Prediction 1 – Adam Armstrong To Score – 5/3
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 1/1
- Prediction 3 – Southampton To Win – 10/11
First Prediction For Southampton vs Swansea City – Adam Armstrong To Score – 5/3
The former West Bromwich Albion man has been the standout goalscorer for the Saints this season and has a good chance to add to his tally for the season. The 28-year-old leads his teammates in goals, scoring 3, including in their last match before the break against Derby County. With Ross Stewart out with a hamstring issue, Armstrong is left to lead the line as Cameron Archer seems to be out of favour and Damion Downs yet to fully find his feet in the Championship. Southampton’s number nine has been a strong performer so far this season among strikers in the second tier, being near-top in shots taken and xG.
Second Prediction For Southampton vs Swansea City – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 1/1
Poor defensive performances have characterised both of these sides’ seasons so far, and surely could continue in this clash. Saints haven’t kept a clean sheet in each of their last 5 matches, which is slightly better than the visitors, who have conceded in their last 6 games. With talent like Armstrong on the pitch alongside Swansea’s Zan Vipotnik and Ronald Pereira, goals could come freely in the face of poor defensive work. Both teams have averaged conceding over 1 goal per game in the Championship alone, with Southampton slightly worse at 1.33 let in on average.
Third Prediction For Southampton vs Swansea City – Southampton To Win – 10/11
The Saints need a big win as they seemingly flounder in midtable, and this game is crucial to seeing how the season will go. With just 2 league wins all season, Will Still’s side have been mediocre albeit with very few defeats to their name. Their only loss at St. Mary’s came against early season leaders Stoke City, but have not seen much success at home with their only win in the second tier there being against Wrexham on the opening day. Swansea lost on the road last time out to Leicester City, and with the home advantage and the fact they lead the division in possession stats, Southampton may have the tools to get another win on the board.
Best Odds For Southampton vs Swansea City
| Bookmaker | Southampton | Draw | Swansea City |
| 7bet Sports | 9/10 | 5/2 | 11/4 |
| Bet442 Sport | 17/20 | 12/5 | 14/5 |
| NRGBet Sports | 10/11 | 5/2 | 14/5 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Southampton sit in a very precarious place going into this match, and stand in 17th place ahead of the weekend’s action. The Saints have just 2 wins to their name in the Will Still era in the Championship, beating Wrexham on opening day and claiming a second 3 points against strugglers Sheffield United. Their last match prior to the international break saw them achieve their 5th draw of the season, the joint most of any team in the division, playing out a 1-1 draw with Derby County. The big question for Southampton heading into this game selection wise is the condition of Samuel Edozie, with the 22-year-old still to make an appearance for the club since returning from loan.
Swansea City are in a slightly better position, boasting a symmetrical 3 wins, draws and losses record to put them on 12 points, three points off of Queens Park Rangers in the top 6. Alan Sheehan’s team tasted defeat in their last match before the international break, being bested by promotion contenders Leicester City in fairly convincing fashion, despite briefly getting back level with the Foxes through Adam Idah’s spot kick. The Jacks have no fresh injury concerns and a relatively clean bill of health, with just Ricardo Santos set to miss out on this match through a hamstring issue.
Being two regular Premier League outfits during the 2010’s there are a lot of fixtures to pick through between these sides. And it has largely been in favour of Southampton, with 12 wins to 2 Swansea victories since 2012. While there was a difference in divisions last season, the pair faced off in the FA Cup and Saints won handily at St. Mary’s, besting the Welsh side 3-0. Southampton currently sit unbeaten in 6 matches against their visitors, 5 of which ended in wins.
Confrontation
18/10/2025
Championship Championship
Southampton
Swansea
0
0
12/01/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Southampton
Swansea City
3
0
20/01/2024
Championship Championship
Swansea City
Southampton
1
3
26/12/2023
Championship Championship
Southampton
Swansea City
5
0
Last Results - Southampton 
08/11/2025
Championship Championship
Southampton
Sheffield Wed
3
1
W
05/11/2025
Championship Championship
QPR
Southampton
1
2
W
01/11/2025
Championship Championship
Southampton
Preston
0
2
L
25/10/2025
Championship Championship
Blackburn
Southampton
2
1
L
21/10/2025
Championship Championship
Bristol City
Southampton
3
1
L
Last Results - Swansea
08/11/2025
Championship Championship
Swansea
Ipswich
1
4
L
05/11/2025
Championship Championship
Preston
Swansea
2
1
L
01/11/2025
Championship Championship
Charlton
Swansea
1
1
D
29/10/2025
League Cup League Cup
Swansea
Manchester City
1
3
L
25/10/2025
Championship Championship
Swansea
Norwich
2
1
W
Where To Watch Southampton vs Swansea City
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 5FP
- Date: October 18th, 2025
This game is available to watch in the UK, on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 12:30 pm.
Probable Lineups For Southampton vs Swansea City
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important EFL Championship clash?
Predicted Southampton Lineup
- Lineup: McCarthy; Edwards, Wood, Quarshie, Manning; Charles, Downes; Fraser, Scienza, Fellows; Armstrong
- Injured/Suspended: Edozie, Stewart, Welington
- Manager: Will Still
Predicted Swansea City Lineup
- Lineup: Vigouroux; Key, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Pereira, Franco, Stamenic, Eom; Vipotnik, Idah
- Injured/Suspended: Santos
- Manager: Alan Sheehan
