As Snoop Dogg attends his first Swansea City game, BBC Sport Wales looks at how the sport-loving American rapper became an investor in the Welsh club.

Swansea City have played better in a number of recent games than they did against Bristol City on Saturday. There have been five defeats during that period, all of which have been away from home - at

Swansea City continued their excellent home form in the Championship, securing a 1-0 win against play-off hopefuls Bristol City, moving them closer to a play-off spot.

Swansea City boss Vitor Matos has hailed the impact of midfielder Marko Stamenic – just as he faces up to being without the New Zealander. Stamenic will miss Saturday's Championship game with Bristol City (12:30GMT) as he starts a two-game ban for collecting ten yellow cards this season. The 24-year-old has featured in all but one of Swansea's games under Matos, with the head coach admitting his impact has been key.

The Swansea City boss has emphasized the importance of maintaining motivation among players to 'squeeze everything' out of the current season and achieve further improvements.

Swansea City hope Adam Idah will be back in action before next month's international break with the striker making progress in his recovery from a serious hamstring injury. Idah was ruled out for up to three months after pulling up in training just before Christmas. The 24-year-old took a step closer to a comeback as he took part in light training on the grass at Swansea's Fairwood training base last week.

Swansea City players are excited about Snoop Dogg's visit but remain focused on securing a victory in front of the rap superstar.

Swansea City have played better in a number of recent games than they did against Bristol City on Saturday. There have been five defeats during that period, all of which have been away from home - at Stoke City, Coventry City, Millwall, Hull City and Derby County. Swansea came away from four of those losses believing they may have deserved more than they got.

Swansea City will look to extend their impressive seven-game unbeaten home record when they host Bristol City.

Previews for upcoming EFL Championship matches include West Bromwich hosting Coventry City and Swansea City facing Bristol City, with team news, lineups, and predictions available.

Vitor Matos feels Malick Yalcouye has progressed at Swansea City since he became the club's head coach in November. The 19-year-old - currently on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion - endured a tough start to life in south Wales. Yalcouye was also sent off in the Swans' 1-0 defeat by Queens Park Rangers under Sheehan on 22 October.

Derby County recorded only their fifth home win of the season, beating Swansea City at Pride Park and easing their home struggles.

Key statistics have been released for the football match between Swansea City and Preston North End.

Vitor Matos stated that Swansea City's strong 'connection' with their supporters has been a crucial factor in their impressive run of home form.

Gerhard Struber’s Bristol City travel over the Severn Bridge to Swansea City targeting a return to the Championship playoff places on Saturday.The Robins currently find themselves ninth in the Champ...

BBC Sport highlights some of the key statistics and facts for the Championship game between Swansea City and Bristol City.

Bristol City captain Jason Knight emphasizes the need to build on their 2-2 draw with Wrexham by securing a positive result against Swansea City.