Swansea vs Plymouth: Swansea hosts Plymouth on Tuesday in their 2nd round match of the EFL Cup, with the chance to win successive matches.
Match Details:
Teams: Swansea vs Plymouth Argyle
Venue: Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Date: Tuesday 24th August, 2021
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.efl.com/carabao-cup/
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Preview
Swansea head into this clash on the back of their first win in the Championship this season after a 1-0 win over Bristol City on Saturday, with Piroe scoring the only goal.
The Swans reached this stage after beating Reading 3-0 in their 1st round match earlier this month and will now look to press on the accelerator as they progress.
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On the other hand, League 1 side Plymouth beat Peterborough 4-0 in their 1st round match of the EFL Cup to reach this stage.
Hardie scored a brace while Jephcott and Camara found the back of the net as well to complete an emphatic win.
In the League 1, Plymouth are in 8th place with 7 points following 2 wins, a draw and loss in their 4 matches.
Both sides met in a club friendly recently where Swansea won 2-1 with Whittaker and Cullen’s ensuring a win. Hardie pulled one back for Plymouth in that clash.
Form Guide
Swansea: LWDLW
Plymouth: LWWDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Bristol City 0-1 Swansea
Shrewsbury 0-3 Plymouth
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Swansea vs Plymouth in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Jio TV or on the club’s official website, EFL Website while the broadcast is available on Colors Infinity/HD.
Team News
Roberts, Smith, Naughton, Walsh, Bennett and Rushesha are ruled out for Swansea due to injuries.
Plymouth has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Swansea possible 11:
Benda, Manning, Latibeaudiere, Cooper, Laird, Dhanda, Fulton, Bidwell, Whittaker, Piroe and Cullen
Plymouth possible 11:
Cooper, Gillesphey, Scarr, Galloway, Edwards, Camara, Houghton, Broom, Grant, Jephcott and Hardie
Prediction: Swansea 2-1 Plymouth
This is a knockout clash where the winner takes all and we expect that side to be Swansea.
Their first win of the season gives them confidence ahead of this clash, which they must use to the potential.
Plymouth will provide a stern test but may fall short.
Players to watch out for: Whittaker, Piroe, Hardie and Jephcott.