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Swansea vs Brentford live stream: How to watch Championship play-off semi-final fixture online and on TV
Here’s everything you need to know about the game at the Liberty Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Brentford must metaphorically get themselves back off the canvas after missing out on automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League.
A devastating defeat on the final day to Barnsley leaves Thomas Frank’s side with the task of facing a Swansea City side high on confidence.
Steve Cooper’s side squeezed into the top six late on the final day and take momentum into the first leg of their semi-final here.
The Bees are favourites to go up though, but will have to contend with the most pressure and expectations after going so close in the race to earn a top two finish. While Cardiff and Fulham will battle it out in the other semi-final.
Here’s how you can watch the game on television or on a live stream.
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When is it and what time is kick-off?
The match will begin at 6:30pm on Sunday 26 July at the Liberty Stadium.
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 6pm.
If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
What is the team news?
Freddie Woodman and George Byers are out here, and Mike van der Hoorn and Wayne Routledge are doubts. Kyle Naughton is suspended, with Joe Rodon and Ben Wilmot long-term absentees.
Nikos Karelis is still out with a knee problem but Thomas Frank otherwise has a fit squad.
Predicted line-ups
Swansea: Mulder; Guehi, van der Hoorn, Cabango; Roberts, Grimes, Fulton, Bidwell; Gallagher; Ayew, Brewster.
Brentford: Martin; Dalsgaard, Jansson, Pinnock, Henry; Norgaard, Dasilva, Marcondes; Mbeumo, Watkins, Benrahma.
What are the odds?
Swansea: 11/4
Draw: 23/10
Brentford: 21/20
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