The 2004–05 season was Swansea City Association Football Club’s 27th season in the newly formed Football League Two and their 76th in English football. Alan Curtis had left the club early before the season’s start with Kenny Jackett replacing him. Swansea City gained promotion by finishing in third place. In the cup competitions they reached the third round of the FA Cup having defeated Cheltenham Town and Stockport County before losing 2–1 on aggregate against Reading.