Swansea Metropolis boss Vitor Matos says going through Welsh rivals Wrexham gives a distinct “emotional cost” in comparison with different Championship video games.

The 2 sides face one another on Friday, 19 December at Swansea.com Stadium within the first league contest between the Swans and the Dragons since 2003 (20:00 GMT).

Regardless of a geographical distance over greater than 100 miles between Swansea in south west Wales and Wrexham within the nation’s north east, Matos insists he’s treating the sport as a derby.

“I believe from what I really feel from our supporters, I believe we will name it a derby, straight on,” mentioned Matos.

“It is a recreation with a distinct emotional cost, however in these video games we want that emotion and the fervour to drive us ahead and that I believe that is fairly necessary.

“For that we want readability, we want self-discipline, we want identification and that is what we might want to give attention to our recreation.

“We have to respect Wrexham. What they’ve executed within the current years, being promoted, and the way they’re doing this season as effectively.

“If we glance again on the final 10 video games, they’ve solely misplaced one. So I believe that deserves, like all groups, our respect and deserves numerous credit score.

“Will probably be a very good recreation, 100%, and a recreation that we should be on our toes to compete, and that is actually necessary.”