Zan Vipotnik seeks starting role for Swansea City in Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Swansea City forward Zan Vipotnik has yet to score this season despite winning the Championship golden boot last year. The 24-year-old has been limited to a single league start as manager Vitor Matos has preferred Adam Idah in the attacking rotation. Vipotnik remains with the club following the close of the transfer window, during which he was the subject of a failed £10m bid from Hull City. Matos has expressed confidence in the player’s work rate and form, noting that Vipotnik is contributing to the team's build-up play off the bench. Swansea currently leads the Championship table and prepares to face Southampton on Tuesday. With Ross Stewart sidelined due to injury, Vipotnik may be in contention for a return to the starting line-up for the upcoming fixture.
- •Zan Vipotnik scored 23 league goals for Swansea City last season.
- •The striker has not found the net in his six appearances this campaign.
- •Swansea City leads the Championship standings after six games.
- •Ross Stewart is unavailable for the match against Southampton due to injury.
- •Swansea City turned down a £10m offer from Hull City for Vipotnik.
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Swansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season
- 4:20 AMBBC Sport — Swansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season
"Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
"Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:20 AMSwansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season
Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
- BBC SportSep 8, 2026, 4:20 AMSwansea's golden boot winner yet to kick start season
Zan Vipotnik has been backed to return to form for Swansea City, even though he is still not guaranteed to return to the starting side.
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