Each week we take a close look at the referee assigned to the Swans game and look at their previous record when officiating our beloved Swansea City.

This week’s referee spotlight focuses on Jeremy Simpson, who was appointed the referee for the Nottingham Forest v Swans Championship game on Saturday, 30 March 2019.

Referee Simpson was assisted by Shaun Hudson and Nigel Lugg, with Lee Collins the 4th Official for the game.

Name: Jeremy Simpson
Born: 13 May 1975
Birthplace: Lancashire, England

Background:
Simpson started refereeing in the Football League during the 2011/12 season, when he was the match referee for Crewe’s 4-1 win over Dagenham & Redbridge in League Two. He has been a referee in the Championship since the 2012/13 season.

Simpson is also a former international assistant referee (2008-2012) and has officiated in Champions League, Europa League and international games.

Swans related Fact(s):
This was only be the 2nd time that Simpson had been the referee for a Swansea City game.

The only other occasion was the Swans opening day win at Sheffield United back in August 2018.

Here are the all important facts and figures for each game that he has been a referee for a Swansea City game:

In summary, Jeremy Simpson’s record for Swansea City games is as follows:

Home Games
P0 W0 D0 L0

Away Games
P2 W1 D0 L1

Overall Record
P2 W1 D0 L1

This referee has a Swans Love Factor of 50%

Let us know what you think of this referee via our Swansea City Forum.

You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.