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Where can I watch Cardiff vs Swansea?
The fixture will be available to both sets of supporters in the UK and abroad on Swansea City TV and Cardiff City TV Live respectively. It will also be available on Sky Sports Football.
Why do Swansea fans say swim away?
In September 1988, after seeing their side win in Swansea, a group of around 30 Cardiff fans were chased into the sea near Swansea Civic Centre by a group of around 50 Swansea fans. Since then, Swansea fans have adopted a “swim away” gesture, in reference to the event.
Who is Swansea rival?
Swansea City’s main rivals are Cardiff City, with the rivalry described as among the most hostile in British football. Matches between these two clubs are known as the South Wales derbies and are usually one of the highlights of the season for both sets of supporters.
Is Cardiff vs Swansea a bubble match?
The game at Cardiff City Stadium is a ‘bubble fixture’, meaning that supporters who have purchased tickets and travel packages will depart from and return to the Swansea.com Stadium on official supporter coaches.
What channel is Cardiff on today?
The Cardiff City v Watford game is being shown live on Cardiff City TV, Sky Sports App and Sky Sports Red Button.
Is the Welsh Cup on TV?
Every Wales game – competitive and non-competitive – will also be shown live on Welsh-language channel S4C which can be accessed on TV and BBC iPlayer. Premier Sports will also show broadcasts of every Wales Nations League encounter during the 2022/23 campaign.
Who is the biggest football team in Wales?
Updated after matches played on 6 November 2022
| Rank | Club / Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Saints Wales | 1663 |
| 2 | Neath Athletic Wales | 1501 |
| 3 | Connah’s Quay Wales | 1491 |
| 4 | Bala Town FC Wales | 1457 |
Why do Swansea and Cardiff hate each other?
Following Cardiff’s promotion from the Third Division in 1999, the two sides did not play each other for nine years, leaving the hatred to simmer and fester. They swiftly made up for lost time by meeting three times during the 2008/09 season after Swansea were promoted to the Championship.
Who’s more successful Cardiff or Swansea?
Swansea have enjoyed the most league wins in the south Wales derby – 25 compared to Cardiff’s 20 – although when cup competitions are taken into account, there have been 47 Bluebirds victories compared to 39 for the Swans.
What are Swansea fans called?
Jacks
Why are Swansea City fans called Jacks? There are two theories behind the club’s famous nickname: the reputation of local seamen known as ‘Jack tars‘ in the early 19th century and a black retriever dog called Swansea Jack who rescued 27 people from drowning in the Tawe and docks during the 1930s.
Is Swansea a nice place to live?
Find out what makes these places so great! For many, Swansea is the perfect blend between city and countryside. It provides good access to Wales’ capital and to the country’s west and north. Swansea has surprising diversity in its places to live depending on your lifestyle needs.
What is Swansea known for?
Swansea, the second largest city in Wales, with its legendary nightlife centred on Wind Street and the recently developed SA1 area, is a must for any visitor. Swansea is known for being the birthplace of poet Dylan Thomas, and home of the Swans, who were until very recently in the Premier League.
Who is Cardiff City rival?
Swansea City
Known as the South Wales derby, Cardiff City’s most significant rivalry is with nearby neighbours Swansea City, and over 100 games have been played in all competitions between the sides. Swansea’s first competitive match following their founding in 1912 was against Cardiff in the Southern Football League.
Why do Cardiff tap their heads?
The Ayatollah has been used by Cardiff City fans since the 1990s and involves a player raising his hands above his head and repeatedly moving them up and down. It is regularly performed by Cardiff players in response to fans chanting ‘do the Ayatollah’.
What are Cardiff City fans called?
The Soul Crew name was adopted by hooligan followers of Cardiff City in the 1982/83 season, and comes from the small number of aspirant hooligans that had an enthusiasm for soul music.
What time does Cardiff kick off tonight?
Football fixtures
| Match status / kick off time | |
|---|---|
| 12:45 | Cardiff West Brom |
What channel is the Welsh football game on tonight?
What channel is the Wales game on? The USA v Wales game is being shown live on ITV, ITVX, S4C, S4C Online, STV and STV Player.
What time is Wales football on tonight?
The next Wales game on TV is USA v Wales on Monday 21st November 2022 in FIFA World Cup 2022 Group B and the match kicks off at 7:00pm.
Is Wales game on BBC or ITV?
BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru will also cover all of Wales’ games.
What channel is the Wales game on Sky?
The huge game in the history of Welsh football is also live on Sky, with two channels showing the match, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.