In a weekend match in week 28, on Sat Jan 22nd, Swansea City will play host to Preston North End in a clash of the Championship. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. 17th placed Swansea City is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town. Danel Sinani struck first for Huddersfield Town in the 15th minute, but Flynn Downes got the equalizer for Swansea City in the 78th minute earning Swansea City at least a draw. Swansea City is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while 15th placed Preston North End is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Birmingham City. Patrick Bauer scored the first goal for Preston North End in the 31st minute, then Scott Hogan tied it up for Birmingham City in the 86th minute on a feed from Ryan Woods earning Birmingham City a comeback draw. Preston North End should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Preston North End won by a score of 3 to 1. Joel Piroe scored the first goal for Swansea City in the 19th minute, but Sepp van den Berg got the equalizer for Preston North End in the 21st minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 46th minute on a goal by Emil Riis to cap off a wild match.
Preston North End’s top weapon lately has been Daniel Johnson, who has 2 goals in the last 5 matches. Joel Piroe has been the most prolific scorer on Swansea City in the last five matches with 2 goals.