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Swansea City host Northampton Town at the Swansea.com Stadium on Tuesday (August 8) in the first round of the EFL Cup.
The hosts had mixed results in pre-season but began life under new boss Michael Duff on Saturday in their Championship opener against Birmingham City. The Swans drew 1-1 in their league opener, falling behind just before the interval before Jerry Yates scored a second-half leveller on his club debut.
Northampton were also in action on Sunday, facing off against Stevenage in the opening round of the League One campaign. They lost 1-0 to Middlesbrough and could have no complaints after failing to register a shot on target.
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The visitors were drawn against Wycombe Wanderers at this stage of the EFL Cup last season, losing 2-1, a fate they will look to avoid this time.
Swansea City vs Northampton Town Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 52 competitive meetings between the two teams, with Swansea leading 24-18.
- They last faced off at this stage of the EFL Cup in 2019, where the Swans won 3-1.
- Northampton are without a clean sheet in four games in the fixture.
- Swansea have won three of their last four games in the fixture after going winless in seven.
- Northampton are without a clean sheet in six games across competitions.
- Eleven of Swansea's 18 league wins last season came at home.
Swansea City vs Northampton Town Prediction
Swansea are on a three-game unbeaten run after losing two games. They are unbeaten in six competitive games at the Swansea.com Stadium.
Meanwhile, Northampton's latest result snapped their three-game unbeaten run. They have been solid on the road recently but could see defeat against significantly stronger opposition.
Prediction: Swansea 3-1 Northampton
Swansea City vs Northampton Town Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Swansea
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of their last six meetings have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in three of their last four clashes.)
