Although Under-23 football is not to everyone’s taste, perceived as it often is as lacking a competitive edge, it can provide an affordable way to catch a match at a big stadium and with the occasional big-name player taking part.
The main competition at Under-23 level is Premier League 2 which is split into two divisions of 12 teams each.
One of the rules of the competition is that 'each club must host at least three league matches at their main stadium during the course of the season, which helps to enhance the matchday experience for the players and fans.'
And Swansea City have a trio of games scheduled for the Liberty Stadium between now and the end of the season which will all be free admission with donations very welcome to the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The fixtures are against Everton this coming Monday (4th February), against West Ham United on Monday 11th March and Tottenham Hotspur on Monday 15th April.
Leigh Sports Village offers free admission to Manchester United Under-23 matches and there are games scheduled against Norwich City on Friday 1st March and Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday 26th April.
United's remaining home fixture, against West Bromwich Albion on Friday 5th April is currently due to be played at Old Trafford where these games are usually free admission on the night.
At present there are also matches scheduled for the King Power Stadium, Anfield, the Amex, Stamford Bridge and the Emirates among others between now and the end of the campaign.
The official Premier League website has a good fixture guide but keep an eye on the websites and social media pages of the home clubs as fixtures can be changed at short notice.
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