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Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw make three changes to the side that defeated Bristol City on Tuesday night as the Imps return to the ProAmpac Stadium.

Andrei Coubiș comes back into the defensive line, while Tom Bayliss is recalled in midfield.

Reeco Hackett also returns to the XI, as City’s head coaches make a switch in the attacking positions.

Freddie Draper keeps his place in the starting XI after scoring in back-to-back Sky Bet Championship games.

The forward found the net in the 1-0 win over Bristol City, having also scored in the Imps' previous league fixture at Preston North End. Head coach Chris Cohen said: "As always, we’re trying to get the balance right around how we think we can hurt Swansea in the game, while also being aware of their obvious threats.

“There are three changes after five on Tuesday, but as we know from all the games so far, the substitutes are going to be just as important as the starters. We also know that when we get this place going, with the way we play and the style we have, we can be a real challenge for anyone. We’re hoping that can come out today. The supporters here have been incredible, especially in that last 20 minutes against Southampton.

“They were part of the reason why we were able to equalise and nearly go on and win the game. They’re needed in the good times and most definitely when we have to suffer a little bit, but we’ll be doing it together.”

Imps: Wickens, Reach, Coubiș, Towler, Hackett, Bayliss, McGrandles, Bradley, House, Elerewe, Draper.

Subs: Gauci, Ladefoged, Jefferies, Street, Varfolomeev, Konak, Ogbene, Wheatley, Oyegoke.

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