2020-21 Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg – Swansea vs Barnsley Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Swansea vs Barnsley kick off? Saturday 22nd May 2021 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Swansea vs Barnsley being played? Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Where can I get tickets for Swansea vs Barnsley? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Swansea vs Barnsley on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Swansea vs Barnsley in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SWANSEA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Woodman; Naughton, Cabango, Guehi, Bidwell; Fulton, Grimes, Hourihane; Ayew, Cullen, Lowe
Unavailable:
Questionable: Morris (Injured)
BARNSLEY
Predicted line-up (3-4-3): Collins; Sibbick, Helik, Andersen; Brittain, Palmer, Mowatt, Styles; Woodrow, Dike, Morris
Unavailable: Bahre (Injured), B. Williams (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Despite a typically full-blooded performance at Oakwell in front of their own fans for the first time this season, Barnsley fell 0-1 to Swansea in their Championship playoff semi-final first leg courtesy of an outstanding strike by Andre Ayew. The Tykes weren’t without their chances, but an excellent performance from Swans keeper Freddie Woodman denied them, leaving the South Wales based side with a narrow advantage heading into the return leg at the Liberty Stadium. Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael will be tempted to make a change to his frontline, with Carlton Morris a contender to play from the start after proving a handful off the bench in this first leg. With nothing to lose, the visitors won’t be afraid to take the game to Swansea in an attempt to find the net against them for the first time this season. However, whilst Barnsley will no doubt carve out chances for themselves, their highline could well be punished by Swansea on the counter attack. With that in mind, both teams to score looks the smart play in this one.
