Swansea City are getting their 2024/25 Championship campaign underway this afternoon with a tough away trip to Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
It is the first competitive game of the season for the Swans, and all eyes are on how Luke Williams has set his side up after a busy summer of transfer activity at the club.
Swansea come into the new season with plenty of optimism after strengthening their squad during the summer window, with Williams looking to build on his first full pre-season in charge of the club.
Stoke, managed by Steven Schumacher, will be hoping to push for promotion this season and represent a stern early test for the Welsh side. The Potters finished mid-table last season but have made some notable additions of their own ahead of the new campaign.
The Championship is one of the most competitive leagues in world football, and Swansea will need to hit the ground running if they want to challenge near the top end of the table this season.
Williams has spoken ahead of the game about the importance of starting well, knowing that early momentum in the Championship can set the tone for the entire season. Away days at grounds like the bet365 Stadium are never easy, and the Swans will need to be at their best from the first whistle.
Swansea fans will be travelling in numbers to support the side, with a healthy away following expected to make the trip to Staffordshire for the lunchtime kick-off.
All the team news, score updates and match action are being followed closely as Swansea look to begin their Championship journey with three points on the road.