Birmingham City Predicted XI for Swansea with 'Almighty Shock' and New Left Side

Birmingham City predicted XI for Swansea with 'almighty shock' and new left side

Birmingham City take on Championship rivals Swansea in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday

Franco ahead of schedule as Swansea trio return for Birmingham

Vitor Matos says Gonçalo Franco is ahead of schedule after ankle ligament surgery, with Ben Cabango, Stephen Welsh and Zan Vipotnik all available for Saturday's Carabao Cup tie. The post SWANS: Franco set for earlier-than-expected return, whilst trio set to feature against Birmingham appeared first on Swansea Bay News.

Ben Cabango and Stephen Welsh available for Birmingham clash

Ben Cabango and Stephen Welsh available for Birmingham clash Mackenzie Thomas Thu, 06/08/2026 - 15:32 First team Vitor Matos has confirmed skipper Ben Cabango and Stephen Welsh are available for Swansea City’s season-opening Carabao Cup clash with Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon.