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 Thomas Parsons, who has been appointed the referee for the Norwich City v Swansea City EFL Championship game on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
Referee Thomas Parsons was assisted by David Harrison and Matthew McGrath, with Ben Toner the 4th Official for the game.
Name: Thomas Parsons
Birthplace: Rochdale
Thomas Parsons is an English professional football referee who has built his career progressing through the ranks of the Football Association’s officiating ladder.
He began officiating at National League North level in the 2017/18 season before earning promotion to the National League, where he gained valuable experience across several seasons. Parsons stepped up to the EFL from the 2022/23 season, taking charge of League Two and League One fixtures, and has now officiated in the Championship during the 2025/26 campaign, reflecting his continued development as a referee.
In addition to his EFL duties, he has also gained experience officiating in the Women’s Super League and various cup competitions, demonstrating his versatility across different levels of the game.
This will be the first time he has officiated a Swansea City fixture.
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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| 25 April 2026 | EFL Championship | Norwich City | TBC | Swansea City |
In summary, his record for Swansea City games is as follows:
Home Games
P0 W0 D0 L0
Away Games
P0 W1 D0 L0
Overall Record
P0 W0 D0 L0
You can also browse more information and stats about other referees who have officiated Swansea City games.
Feature Image Credit: Bristol Rovers Football Club