Swansea's pre-season preparations began by travelling to Chicago for a two-week training camp.

[91] Three days later Swansea faced NASL side Minnesota United in Blaine, losing the game 2–0.

[95] The following day, Swansea travelled to the Madejski Stadium to face Championship side Reading.

[96] On 9 August, Swansea's final pre-season friendly saw them face La Liga side Villarreal at the Liberty Stadium.

They lost the match 3–0, with goals coming from Ikechukwu Uche, Bruno Soriano and Denis Cheryshev.

[100] In the third round, Swansea were drawn to face fellow Premier League side Everton.