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Is Swansea City v Bristol City on TV today? Kick-off time, channel details and team news

Swansea City play for the final time before the international break this afternoon as they host Bristol City.

Here's everything you need to know about the league encounter at the Swansea.com Stadium.

What time is Swansea City v Bristol City kick-off?

The match gets under way at 12:30pm on Sunday, March 19.

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Is Swansea City v Bristol City on TV?

The game will not be shown live on Sky Sports while it will only be screened on SwansTV to fans in international areas. You can keep right up to date with the action on WalesOnline's blog on our Swansea City page which will be live from around 9am.

What is the latest team news?

Swansea welcome back Ollie Cooper to their squad after the Welshman missed the defeat to Millwall on Tuesday night due to a knock he sustained against Middlesbrough last weekend.

Joe Allen and Steven Benda remain absent through injury while Joel Latibeaudiere and Jay Fulton are both suspended.

As for the Robins, they will be without Joe Williams (hamstring), Rob Atkinson (ACL), Tomas Kalas (knee), Matty James (ankle), Kal Naismith (calf), Tommy Conway (hamstring) and Ayman Benarous (ACL).

Nigel Pearson's side are hopeful that right-back George Tanner will return to the squad after missing the defeat to Luton Town in midweek through illness.

What has the manager said?

Swansea City head coach Russell Martin: "They've been really good games, they've been really tight games, the three that we've had with them, they were three draws over 90 minutes.

"They've stuck with a formation after the second-half of the game they played against us there. It's worked really for them with the personnel they've got. They've got a few guys out, but the guys who have stepped in have done really well.

"They had a result they wouldn't have wanted in midweek so they'll be desperate to bounce back. The atmosphere will be good, as it always has been in the games against Bristol City.

"I'm excited about it because of the way we played on Tuesday and the amount of fight they're showing."

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson: “We’ve done really well since the Christmas period and had lots of positives.

“We’ve had some setbacks too with injuries which has asked different questions of the squad.

“It's going to be important for us to finish this block of games with a good result. But as much as anything we want to try and pass that 50-point mark and look at the last block games and see where we can get to.”

What are the latest betting odds?

Swansea City win - 11/10

Draw - 12/5

Bristol City win - 5/2

(Odds correct at time of publishing, courtesy of SkyBet. Please gamble responsibly.)

Who is the referee?

Jeremy Simpson will take charge of proceedings in Swansea.

The Lancashire-based official will be assisted by Jonathan Hunt and Craig Taylor. John Busby is the fourth official.

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