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 Farai Hallam, who was appointed the referee for the Middlesbrough v Swansea City EFL Championship game on Saturday, 16 August 2025.
Referee Hallam was assisted by Richard Woodward and Alistair Nelson, with Zac Kennard-Kettle the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Farai Hallam
Birthplace: Surrey
Hallam is currently in his third season as a referee and has taken charge of a combined total of 27 matches in that time, with 14 of those coming during the 2024-2025 season. Before becoming a referee, he spent three years playing professional football in England and in Spain.
The Development Group Referee, supports The FA Centre of Refereeing Excellence (CORE) which identifies referees with the potential and opportunity to progress through the refereeing pyramid, offering them the best opportunity to fulfill their potential as early as possible. He is also responsible for raising the profile of refereeing.
He took charge of his first EFL Championship game on 9 November 2024, when Norwich City lost 2-0 to visitors Bristol City.
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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| 16 August 2025 | EFL Championship | Middlesbrough | 1:0 | Swansea City |
| 12 April 2025 | EFL Championship | Sunderland | 0:1 | Swansea City |
| 29 December 2024 | EFL Championship | Swansea City | 2:1 | Luton Town |
In summary, his record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P1 W1 D0 L0
Away Games
P2 W1 D0 L1
Overall Record
P3 W2 D0 L1
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
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