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Chris Davies expects Swansea to dominate possession this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:51 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Chris Davies expects Swansea to dominate possession this season

Summary

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies anticipates that Swansea City will control possession at home during the 2026-27 season. He highlighted Swansea's strong performance in their recent EFL Cup match against Birmingham, despite a 1-0 loss where Swansea had opportunities but failed to capitalize. Davies, who has experience with Swansea, praised their style of play and expects them to be a competitive force in the Championship as the season begins this weekend. He acknowledged the challenges posed by various teams as they enter an intense campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Swansea lost 1-0 to Birmingham in the EFL Cup.
•Chris Davies predicts Swansea will control possession at home.
•The Championship season begins this weekend.
•Both Swansea and Birmingham finished close in the league last season.
•Davies noted the competitive strength of other teams in the league.

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5:51 AMYahoo Sports — Swansea will control possession all season - Davies

What they're saying

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Brimingham City boss Chris Davies believes no side will have more of the ball than Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium this season. Birmingham claimed a 1-0 win EFL Cup win at Swansea last weekend despite having only 38.3% of possession. Blues boss Davies, who was assistant boss at Swansea when they were promoted to the Premier League in 2011, reckons that on home turf at least, Vitor Matos' Swans will control the ball throughout 2026-27.
— Yahoo Sports

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