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The club changed their name to Swansea City in 1969 to reflect Swansea's new status as a city. [3] They were promoted at the end of the 1969–70 season. Swansea won three promotions in four seasons to reach the First Division in 1981. They finished sixth the following season, a club record.
The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city. [1] The list encompasses the major honours won by Swansea City, records set by the club, their managers and their players, and details of their performance in European competition.
The club was founded in 1912 as Swansea Town, [1] and were elected to The Football League for the 1920–21 season. [2] The club changed their name in 1969, when it adopted the name Swansea City to reflect Swansea's new status as a city. [3] Swansea City Seasons from 1920 until 2023
The 1969–70 season was the 90th season of competitive football in England. ... Swansea City: 46 21 18 7 66 45 1.467 60 4 Port Vale: 46 20 19 7 61 33 1.848 59 5
Brian Purcell (23 November 1938 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh professional footballer who played for Swansea City between 1959 and 1968, making 165 league appearances. [1] Purcell also played for Waun Wen and Hereford United. Purcell died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Roy Evans. [2]
Royston Sidney "Roy" Evans (5 July 1943 – 20 January 1969) was a Welsh international footballer who played professionally for Swansea City between 1962 and 1968, making 214 league appearances. [1] Evans also played for Hereford United. Evans died in a car-crash on 20 January 1969, alongside Brian Purcell. [2]
3 July – Swansea is granted city status. 25 July – The Development of Tourism Act 1969 paves the way for creation of the Wales Tourist Board. 22 August – Closure of Dinorwic slate quarry. November – Clashes between police and anti-apartheid protesters occur when the touring South African rugby team play Swansea. [11]
The 1969–70 season was the 71st completed season of The Football League. Everton won their seventh league title, finishing nine points clear of Leeds United with Chelsea in third and newly promoted Derby County in fourth.