Derby County was founded in 1884, making it one of the oldest clubs in English football, while Swansea City was founded in 1912.
Derby County's home stadium is Pride Park Stadium, known for its impressive lighthouse-like design, while Swansea City plays their home matches at the Liberty Stadium.
Both teams have experienced success in the past, with Derby County winning the English First Division title twice and Swansea City winning the Football League Cup in 2013.
Derby County's longest-serving manager is Brian Clough, who led the club to its first First Division title in 1972, while Swansea City's most successful era came under the management of Brendan Rodgers, who led the club to promotion to the Premier League in 2011.
In recent years, both clubs have faced financial struggles and relegation battles, with Derby County narrowly avoiding relegation to League One in the 2020/21 season and Swansea City finishing just outside the play-offs.