Mansion Sports – An exciting fixture awaits in the fourth round of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup as Swansea City prepare to host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Swansea.com Stadium.

The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, at 19:45 local time.

This matchup will serve as a major test for Swansea, who represent the Championship, as they attempt to pull off a shock result against one of the most dominant teams in English football.

While Manchester City are clearly superior in terms of quality and depth, the EFL Cup has long been known for its unpredictability — and that unpredictability adds an intriguing layer to this midweek clash.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Swansea City

Swansea City finally returned to winning ways after nearly a month without victory. Over the weekend, they secured a 2-1 win over Norwich City in Wales, thanks to two goals from Zan Vipotnik. 

The result lifted The Swans to 13th place in the Championship standings and boosted team morale ahead of this tough fixture.

Their performance in the EFL Cup this season has also been commendable. To reach the fourth round, Swansea defeated Crawley Town, Plymouth Argyle, and Nottingham Forest — an impressive run that reflects their consistency and resilience against various levels of opposition.

Historically, Swansea have enjoyed memorable moments in this competition, having lifted the League Cup in 2013 after thrashing Bradford City 5-0 in the final — a result that remains one of the greatest achievements in the club’s history.

However, the challenge this time is far more daunting. Swansea have lost their last seven matches against Manchester City across all competitions.

Their most recent meeting in the same tournament dates back to September 2016, when The Swans were narrowly beaten 1-2 in the third round.

For this fixture, Ricardo Santos remains sidelined with a knee injury. Nonetheless, head coach Alan Sheehan still has a strong and well-balanced squad at his disposal.

Malick Yalcouye is available again after serving a suspension, while Adam Idah is expected to lead the line up front. 

Meanwhile, Benson Manuel Hedilazio and Ishe Samuels-Smith are likely to feature as starters to add width and pace to Swansea’s attack.

Manchester City

On the other hand, Manchester City travel to Wales after a surprise 0-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Matty Cash’s solitary goal ended City’s run of dominant performances and left Pep Guardiola’s men in fifth place with 16 points from nine matches, six points adrift of league leaders Arsenal.

Despite that slip, City’s overall form remains steady. In the UEFA Champions League, they have recorded two wins from three games, and they advanced to this stage of the EFL Cup after a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the third round.

Manchester City’s legacy in this competition is well established, having won the EFL Cup eight times — most recently in the 2020/2021 season.

The club also holds an impressive record against Swansea, with 26 victories from 37 meetings and no defeats against The Swans since March 2012.

Heading into this game, Erling Haaland remains doubtful after sustaining a knock against Aston Villa. Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Rayan Ait-Nouri are also in recovery and may not feature.

As a result, Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate his lineup, offering opportunities to several backup and younger players such as James Trafford, Rico Lewis, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, and Nathan Ake, who are all likely to start.

Where to Watch Swansea City vs Manchester City 2025

For football fans eager to catch all the excitement of this Carabao Cup clash, depending on your location, the Swansea City vs Manchester City 2025 match can be watched live and legally through several official streaming platforms, including:

• Sky Sports
• Paramount+
• beIN Sports
• DAZN

Match Overview

The fourth-round encounter between Swansea City and Manchester City in the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle.

Swansea will aim to deliver a surprise performance in front of their home supporters, while Manchester City arrive in Wales determined to bounce back from their recent league setback.

With both teams motivated by different ambitions — Swansea’s desire to defy the odds and City’s pursuit of consistency — this clash is poised to offer an engaging display of football featuring intensity, strategy, and determination from both sides.