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4–2 in the Championship play-off final, to win promotion to the

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. In doing so, they became the first Welsh team to enter the Premier League. Swansea finished the season at 11th place after beating

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1–0 in the last game of the season on 13 May 2012. Safety was already confirmed two weeks prior when the Swans drew 4–4 with

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on 28 April 2012, a game Swansea had led 4–1, although

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posted the fastest goal of the season in that match.

Players

Squad

:''Updated 13 May 2012.''

On loan players during the season

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

New contracts

Season statistics

Premier League table

Results summary

League performance

Statistics

Goals and appearances

Left club mid-season

Top scorers

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Captains

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Starting formations

:''Accounts for Premier League formations only. ''

Fixtures & results

Pre-season friendlies

Mid-season friendlies

Premier League

FA Cup

League Cup

References

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