Each week we take a close look at the referee assigned to the Swans game and look at their previous record when officiating our beloved Swansea City.
This week’s referee spotlight focuses on Michael Salisbury, who was appointed the referee for the Oxford United v Swansea City EFL Championship game on Saturday, 2 November 2024.
Referee Salisbury was assisted by Simon Long and Derek Eaton, with Tom Nield the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Michael Salisbury
Birthplace: Lancashire
Background:
Michael Salisbury began refereeing in the Football League during the 2016-17 season, having only been appointed to the Vanarama National League Referee a mere 12 earlier.
He is the Training Manager for Preston Referees Society and a Level 3 Referee Tutor, working with the Society’s Development team coaching and encouraging up and coming officials.
The Salisbury family are no strangers to officiating, with Michael’s Dad, Graham, also a referee.
During the 2017-18 season, Salisbury took charge of 38 games, issuing 98 yellow cards and seven reds. The following season, he issued 129 yellow and 4 red cards in 42 EFL League and Cup games.
Swans related Fact(s):
This was referee’s Michael Salisbury’s third Swansea City away match.
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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| 2 November 2024 | EFL Championship | Oxford United | 1:2 | Swansea City |
| 22 September 2021 | EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) 3rd Round | Brighton & Hove Albion | 2:0 | Swansea City |
9 January 2021 | FA Cup 3rd Round | Stevenage | 0:2 | Swansea City |
28 August 2019 | EFL (Carabao Cup) 2nd Round | Swansea City | 6:0 |
Cambridge United
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In summary, Michael Salisbury’s record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P1 W1 D0 L0
Away Games
P3 W2 D0 L1
Overall Record
P4 W3 D0 L1
This referee has a Swans Love Factor of 75%
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.