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 Southampton v Swansea City Championship game on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Referee Lewis Smith was assisted by Alex James and Matthew Gunn-Smith, with Ruebyn Ricardo 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):
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 September 2026 | EFL Championship | Southampton | 3:1 | Swansea City |
| 7 October 2023 | EFL 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
P2 W1 D0 L1
Overall Record
P2 W1 D0 L1
This referee has a Swans Love Factor of 50%
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Coventry City FC