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Swansea Town in 1925–26: A Season of Achievement at Home and Abroad

Swansea Town in 1925–26: A Season of Achievement at Home and Abroad The 1925–26 season marked one of the most impressive and wide‑ranging campaigns in the early history of Swansea Town Football Club . Having earned promotion from Division Three South to Division Two at the outset, the Swans adapted to the higher level with confidence and ambition. Their performances across league and cup competitions demonstrated a side capable not only of competing but of excelling. In the Second Division , Swansea finished a distinguished 5th , recording 19 victories , 11 draws , and 12 defeats , with a goal tally of 77 scored and 57 conceded . Their position placed them among the strongest clubs in the division, and their consistency was widely admired. Second Division League Table, 1925–26 Pos Name Pld W D L GF GA Pts 1 Sheffield Wednesday 42 27 6 9 88 48 60 2 Derby County 42 25 7 10 77 42 ...

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