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 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup Third Round game on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Referee Bell was assisted by Harley McKittrick and Harley Hetherington, with Oliver Mackey 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 National League to make his football league debut in League Two in April 2024.
Bell officiated 16 games in the 2024-2025 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):
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
|
Competition
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Home Team
|
Score
|
Away Team
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| 11 January 2026 | FA Cup 3rd Round | Swansea City | 2:2 (5-6 on penalties) | West Bromwich Albion |
| 26 August 2025 | EFL (Carabao) Cup 2nd Round | Swansea City | 1:1 (5-3 on penalties) | Plymouth Argyle |
| 12 February 2025 | EFL Championship | Swansea City | 0:1 | Sheffield Wednesday |
In summary, his record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P3 W1 D0 L2
Away Games
P0 W0 D0 L0
Overall Record
P3 W1 D0 L2
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Swansea City Football Club