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 Edward Duckworth, who was appointed the referee for the Swansea City v Ipswich Town EFL Championship game on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
Referee Edward Duckworth was assisted by David Harrison and Nigel Lugg, with Robert Madley the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Edward Duckworth
Birthplace: Preston
Duckworth began his refereeing career in the Lancashire Sunday League before being added to the National League list for the 2022/23 season.
At the time, he was also serving as the FA’s National Talent Manager for match officials. He has since stepped away from that position to concentrate on his own refereeing pathway and was subsequently promoted to the EFL, where he now officiates in League One and League Two.
He made his EFL Championship debut on 4 October 2025, overseeing the fixture between Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers at Ashton Gate.
Swans related Fact(s):
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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| 8 November 2025 | EFL Championship | Swansea City | 1:4 | Ipswich Town |
In summary, his record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P1 W0 D0 L1
Away Games
P0 W0 D0 L0
Overall Record
P1 W0 D0 L1
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Newport County Football Club