2003–04 Swansea City A.F.C. season

During the 2003–04 English football season, Swansea City A.F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division.

2003–04 Swansea City A.F.C. season
ManagerBrian Flynn (until 18th March 2004), Kenny Jackett (from 4th April 2004)
StadiumVetch Field
Third Division10th
FA CupFifth round proper
Carling CupFirst round
Top goalscorerTrundle (17)

Season summary

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After narrowly avoiding relegation from the Football League on the final day of the previous season, Swansea improved dramatically on last term's 21st-place finish by ending the campaign 10th in the table, albeit 12 points adrift of 9th-placed Oxford United. Their cup form improved too, beating Premiership hopefuls Preston North End in the fourth round of the FA Cup before being knocked out by Tranmere Rovers.

Striker Lee Trundle, signed from Welsh rivals Wrexham, finished 7th highest scorer (joint with Lincoln City's Gary Fletcher) in the division with 17 goals.

Squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   WAL Roger Freestone
2 DF   ENG Shaun Byrne (on loan from West Ham United)
3 DF   ENG Mike Howard
4 DF   WAL Kristian O'Leary
5 DF   ENG Alan Tate (on loan from Manchester United; loan made permanent transfer)
6 MF   ESP Roberto Martínez
7 MF   ENG Leon Britton
8 FW   ENG Kevin Nugent
9 FW   WAL James Thomas
10 FW   ENG Lee Trundle
11 MF   WAL Leyton Maxwell
12 GK   WAL Andrew Marsh
12 DF   ENG Leon Hylton
14 MF   ENG Brad Maylett
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF   WAL Jonathan Coates
16 FW   ENG Karl Connelly
17 FW   ENG Paul Connor
18 FW   ENG Andy Robinson
19 MF   WAL Stuart Roberts
20 DF   WAL Stuart Jones
21 GK   IRL Brian Murphy
22 DF   ENG Izzy Iriekpen
23 MF   ENG Antonio Corbisiero
24 MF   WAL Richard Jones (on loan from Southampton)
25 DF   WAL Matthew Rees (on loan from Millwall)
26 FW   WAL Mark Pritchard
28 DF   ENG Lee Fieldwick (on loan from Brentford)
29 GK   ENG Ryan Harrison
30 DF   ENG Jamie Rewbury

While on loan from Manchester United, Alan Tate wore the number 27 jersey.

Left club during season

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   WAL Lee Jenkins (to Kidderminster Harriers)
5 DF   ENG Jason Smith (released)
11 MF   ENG Lenny Johnrose (to Burnley)
17 MF   ENG Kieran Durkan (to Chester City)
19 DF   WAL Richard Duffy (to Portsmouth)
No. Pos. Nation Player
25 MF   ENG Mark Wilson (on loan from Middlesbrough)
27 DF   ENG Earl Davis (to Southport)
28 FW   ENG Daniel Nardiello (on loan from Manchester United)
31 GK   WAL Tony Williams (on loan from Hartlepool United)