The Championship's only all-Welsh derby takes centre stage on Friday night as Swansea City welcome Wrexham to the Swansea.com Stadium in a clash that carries huge significance for both clubs' survival hopes.
The state of play
Swansea head into this fixture in 19th position with 23 points from 21 matches, sitting just four points above the relegation zone. New boss Vitor Matos has overseen an improvement since replacing Alan Sheehan, guiding his side to back-to-back home wins and clean sheets against Oxford United (2-0) and Portsmouth (1-0).
However, the Swans were brought back down to earth by last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Stoke City. Despite Zan Vipotnik pulling one back late on with his eighth league goal of the season, it was not enough to prevent a fourth defeat in five away matches.
Wrexham arrive in South Wales in 15th place with 28 points, nine clear of the drop zone but six adrift of the play-off places. Phil Parkinson's side have struggled to convert draws into wins of late, with three of their last five matches ending level. Their frustrating 2-2 draw with Watford last time out extended their winless run to four games.
Team news
Swansea will be without Manuel Benson, who is away with the Angola squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Josh Key could come into the side to operate on the right side of defence, while Melker Widell is pushing for a starting spot after providing the assist for Vipotnik's goal at Stoke.
Wrexham have several injury concerns, with Danny Ward, Issa Kabore, Lewis Brunt, Andy Cannon, Elliot Lee and Jay Rodriguez all unavailable. Wing-back Liberato Cacace is also doubtful as he works his way back from a calf problem.
Key players
Zan Vipotnik leads Swansea's attacking threat with eight goals and one assist from 19 Championship appearances this season. The Slovenian will be crucial if the Swans are to record a third consecutive home victory.
For Wrexham, Kieffer Moore remains the main danger. The 33-year-old has nine goal contributions from 20 league games and has been one of the most consistent performers for the Hollywood-backed club.
Head-to-head
These two Welsh sides have limited recent history, with their last competitive meetings coming in the Welsh FAW Premier Cup Finals in 2005 and 2006. Swansea won both fixtures 2-1, and they hold a slight edge in the 21st-century record with two wins to Wrexham's two.
Prediction
Swansea's home form under Matos has been encouraging, with two clean sheets in a row at the Swansea.com Stadium. Wrexham's winless run of seven away games is a concern, though five of those ended in draws.
With both sides desperate for points, this could be a cagey affair. The smart money is on a low-scoring draw, but Swansea's home advantage might just tip the balance.
Prediction: Swansea 1-1 Wrexham
