When Wolves briefly led the Premier League in August, Mick McCarthy gave a knowing smile and said it would never last. But even this most pragmatic of Yorkshiremen would not have envisaged his team's slump since. Five successive defeats, three of them at home, have drained confidence at Molineux, and the recent injury to top scorer Steven Fletcher has not brightened the mood. Swansea could be the perfect opposition – they have lost all four away league games so far this season, conceding 12 goals in the process. Paul Chronnell

Venue Molineux, Saturday 12.45pm

Tickets £20-30 (0871 222 1877)

Last season n/a

Referee Michael Oliver

This season's matches 3 Y11, R1, 4.00 cards per game

Odds Wolves 10-11 Swansea 16-5 Draw 13-5

Wolves

Subs from De Vries, Elokobi, Edwards, Vokes, Hammill, Milijas, Hunt, Doherty, Craddock, Kightly, Gorman

Doubtful None

Injured Fletcher (calf, 29 Oct), Zubar (groin, 29 Oct), Foley (ankle, Dec)

Suspended None

Form guide LLLLLD

Disciplinary record Y18 R0

Leading scorer Fletcher 3

Swansea

Subs from Moreiera, Tremmel, Bodde, Orlandi, Beattie, Cotterill, Lita, Moore, Bessone, Gower, Richards, Lucas, Moras

Doubtful None

Injured Agustien (hamstring, 29 Oct), Caulker (knee, 5 Nov), Dobbie (ankle, 5 Nov), Tate (broken leg, Dec)

Suspended None

Form guide LWLWLD

Disciplinary record Y11 R0

Leading scorers Graham, Sinclair 2

Match pointers

• These sides have only ever met in the top flight on two previous occasions (during the 1981-82 season) and five seasons later both were in the old Fourth Division

• Swansea are the only side yet to pick up any points away from home this season

• Wolves have lost their last five league games, their worst top-flight run since April 1984

• Swansea have hit the woodwork more times (nine) than any other side

• Wolves have made the most crosses in the division (232) and also have the best crossing accuracy (30%)