Allison to referee his first Swansea City game

Wiltshire based official Sam Allison has been appointed the referee for the Championship game between Wigan Athletic and Swansea City on Easter Monday.

The part-time firefighter will be taking charge of his very first Swans game, having only been promoted to the football league debut during the 2020/2021 season.

Referee Sam Allison will assisted by Shaun Hudson and Andrew Fox, with Dean Whitestone the 4th Official for the game.

Sam Allison EFL Championship Record 2022/2023

This will be only the second Championship game that Allison has officiated in his career so far, having only made his Championship debut in February for the Hull City v Preston North End fixture.

His debut saw him hand out two yellow cards to each side in the goalless draw at the MKM Stadium.