This is the first league meeting between Southampton and Swansea since May 2018 in the Premier League, a 1-0 win for the Saints thanks to a Manolo Gabbiadini goal.

Swansea City have won just one of their last 14 away league matches against Southampton (D3 L10), winning 1-0 in the Premier League in February 2015 under Garry Monk.

Southampton lost 3-1 to Brighton and Hove Albion on Boxing Day in 2022 – the Saints haven’t lost on Boxing Day in consecutive years since doing so in 1998 and 1999, both against Chelsea.

Having won 2-0 against QPR on Boxing Day last year, Swansea City are looking to win in consecutive years on this date for the first time since 2014 (vs Aston Villa) and 2015 (vs West Brom).

Southampton forward Adam Armstrong has never scored in five Championship appearances against Swansea – he has only faced Stoke City (7) and Fulham (6) more often in the competition without scoring.

Sky Bet Championship: Boxing Day stat pack

Sky Bet Championship: Boxing Day stat pack