Swansea City are currently at the top of the Championship table as the league resumes after the international break. This marks a notable shift for the club, which was relegated from the Premier League eight years ago.
The club's new American owners, Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen, who took over in late 2024, are credited with delivering on promises of investment. This has stabilised finances and enabled the biggest squad spending since their relegation. Further plans include purchasing the Swansea.com Stadium and restoring the club's academy to top-tier status.
Head coach Vitor Matos, appointed 11 months ago, has been praised for his impact. Matos, who previously worked as an elite development coach under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, has implemented a style of play that aligns with the club's traditional 'Swansea Way' while adding aggressive off-the-ball work.
The club's recruitment strategy has also seen a revival, with new expertise brought in and a partnership formed with Jamestown Analytics, a data company associated with Brighton. This collaboration is intended to bolster Swansea's existing data systems and aid in player identification.