But there appears to be a renewed sense of hope under boss Vitor Matos, who will need time to fully implement his methods having only been appointed as head coach in November.
So, are there brighter times ahead for the Swans in the New Year? DragonSports’ Ian Mitchelmore takes a closer look.
New Year's resolution
To climb the table and settle.
Swansea have endured a rocky spell in the aftermath of the sale of the club in November 2024.
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Luke Williams and Alan Sheehan have both moved on while the club once again flirted with the relegation zone this season prior to Vitor Matos' appointment as head coach.
It comes after what was a significant financial outlay in the summer transfer window, and concerns had long been raised around Sheehan - despite the success of the Irishman's second stint as caretaker boss earlier in the year.
In the short term at least, the goal will be to allow Matos and his coaching staff sufficient time to fully implement their methods in the hope that results and performances will improve.
What the long term holds for the club remains to be seen, but following a largely uninspiring year since Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan moved on, the Jack Army will hope 2026 can be somewhat brighter.
January sales priority
Keeping hold of top striker Zan Vipotnik will be pivotal when it comes to Swansea's hopes of rising up the table this season.
The Slovenia international already has 11 goals to his name across all competitions this term and has led the line immensely - despite appearing destined to leave the Swansea.com Stadium last summer.
The same applies to Ethan Galbraith, who has been magnificent since moving to south Wales from Leyton Orient in the summer. And while we're discussing Galbraith...
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The star so far
Lawrence Vigouroux and Zan Vipotnik can be more than pleased with their efforts during what has been a turbulent campaign.
But few would deny that Ethan Galbraith has been the star performer for the Swans as we approach the midway point of 2025-26.
The summer signing has made more through balls (seven) and successful final third passes (274) than any other Swansea player in the Championship.
His tally of 111 possessions won is also the most in Swansea's ranks. Three goals and two assists across all competitions is a more than healthy return, too.
He has also made the joint-most carries (391), alongside Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, of any player in the Championship.
Like numerous others since Swansea's relegation from the Premier League in 2018, Galbraith - who has slotted in admirably at right-back when required - has emerged as a real asset for the club.
New year fireworks
Ronald started the campaign in sublime fashion, scoring four goals in his first six appearances of the season.
But the Brazilian has not scored in any of his subsequent 19 appearances and has flattered to deceive far too often.
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End product is key for wide players, so it's clear Ronald needs to produce goals and assists on a far more consistent basis in 2026.
Josh Key is another who has struggled this term and will hopefully benefit from being taken out of the spotlight.
The right-back has not started any of Swansea's previous four matches after suffering a real dip in form, but could yet come back stronger in the New Year.
One to watch in 2026
Melker Widell has shown flashes of quality since officially moving to the club in the summer, and the hope will be that he can have a stronger impact in the New Year.
Indeed, the Sweden international has started three of Swansea's previous four Championship matches and registered his first assist for the club to tee up Zan Vipotnik in the 2-1 loss to Stoke City.
Still only 23 years of age, Widell was always going to require time to adapt to England's second tier but will likely stand a better chance of demonstrating his qualities under Matos having already made the same number of league starts under the Portuguese as he did under Sheehan prior to the 39-year-old's dismissal.
