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 Elliot Bell, who was appointed the referee for the Swansea City v Sheffield Wednesday EFL Championship game on Wednesday, 12 February 2025.
Referee Bell was assisted by Graham Kane and Robert Hyde, with Leigh Doughty the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Elliot Bell
Birthplace: Liverpool
Started as a referee in 2015, and has quickly moved up the ranks from the Nationa League to make his football league debut in League Two in April 2024.
Bell has officiated 16 games so far this season, with eight in League Two, seven in League One, and one in the Women’s Super League. During these 16 games, he has handed out 67 yellow cards and 3 red cards.
He made his Championship debut when the Swansea City took on Sheffield Wednesday at the Swansea.com stadium in February 2025.
Swans related Fact(s):
This was the very first time that referee Elliot Bell 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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| 12 February 2025 | EFL Championship | Swansea City | 0:1 | Sheffield Wednesday |
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
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: Swansea City Football Club