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 Lewis Smith, who was appointed the referee for the Plymouth Argyle v Swansea City Championship game on Saturday, 7 October 2023.
Referee Lewis Smith was assisted by Ian Cooper and Alex James, with James Bell the fourth official for the game.
Name: Lewis Smith
Birthplace: Lancashire
Smith made his Championship debut during the 2023-2023 season, when he was entrusted with the end of season clash between Watford and Stoke City in May, concluding an impressive season primarily spent officiating in the National League.
His remarkable performances in the fifth tier of the football pyramid earned him the opportunity to officiate a conference play-off semi-final game between Woking and Bromley, as well as several fixtures in League One and League Two, before being selected to oversee the Hornets’ home match against the Potters.
During his journey through the ranks, he also managed several Premier League 2 matches.
Swans related Fact(s):
This was the very first time that referee Lewis Smith 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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| 7 October 2023 | Championship | Plymouth Argyle | 1:3 | Swansea City |
In summary, Smith’s record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P0 W0 D0 L0
Away Games
P1 W1 D0 L0
Overall Record
P1 W1 D0 L0
This referee has a Swans Love Factor of 100%
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Coventry City FC