Each week we take a close look at the referee assigned to the Swans game and look at their previous record when officiating Swansea City games.
This week’s referee spotlight focuses on Benjamin Speedie, who was appointed the referee for the Millwall v Swansea City EFL Championship game on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Referee Benjamin Speedie was assisted by Ian Cooper and David Harrison, with Robert Madley the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Benjamin Speedie
Birthplace: Merseyside
Ben Speedie, a former schoolteacher, made the step up from the National League to the EFL refereeing list ahead of the 2020/21 season, taking charge of 29 matches across Leagues One and Two and issuing 78 yellow cards and five reds.
The following season saw Speedie continue to make his presence felt, brandishing 96 yellow cards and four reds over 33 fixtures in the lower divisions. His 2022/23 campaign brought a noticeable increase in disciplinary action, with 139 bookings and six dismissals from 36 games.
In 2023/24, he oversaw the same number of matches but showed slightly more restraint, with 111 yellow cards and four reds. His steady progression through the ranks was rewarded in January 2025, when he made his EFL Championship debut in Hull City’s clash with Queens Park Rangers.
Swans related Fact(s):
This was the very first time that referee Ben Speedie has officiated a Swansea City game.
Here are the all important facts and figures for each game that he has been a referee for a Swansea City game:
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Date
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Competition
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Home Team
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Score
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Away Team
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| 26 April 2025 | EFL Championship | Millwall | 1:0 | Swansea City |
In summary, his record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P0 W0 D0 L0
Away Games
P1 W0 D0 L1
Overall Record
P1 W0 D0 L1
This referee has a Swans Love Factor of 0%
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Mansfield Town Football Club