Luke Williams and Ivan Juric have had their pre match interviews prior to the game at St Mary’s which kicks off today at 4.30pm. It’s now not about what they are saying, it’s about what they do.

Some information on today’s game.

⚽️ While team news is published 75 minutes before kick-off in the Premier League this season, the FA Cup sees that revert back to 60 minutes.

⚽️ Teams will be allowed to make five substitutes in 90 minutes, with an additional substitute allowed if a player is deemed to have suffered a concussion.

⚽️ They can name a bench of nine substitutes and, as is the case in the Premier League, managers can only use three windows to make their five changes.

⚽️ An away club competing in the FA Cup shall have the right to claim up to 15 per cent of the tickets issued up to a maximum of 9,000 for its supporters.

⚽️ Gate receipts will be divided as 55 per cent to the club competing outside of the Premier League or EFL and 45 per cent to the club competing in the Premier League or EFL.

If Swansea City lose they will gain gate receipts as above with 12,000 expected at todays game. Plus £25,000 as losers and a BBC payout of £125,000 as it is being featured on a linear channel. (BBC 2 Wales) The game is watchable on other platforms like BBCiplayer and the BBC Sport website.

If the Swans win the same applies.

⚽️ £125,000 for LIVE screening
⚽️ £115,000 for winning
⚽️ And a split in gate receipts as above,

That’s a decent estimate on offer today. It could hit £350,000. You can see clealry how the new investors are keen to see a victory. And why this competition is as important to Swansea City financially as it is to the fans who will travel in big numbers today. Safe journey to you all.

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