Matthew Phillips introduces us to the man in the middle for the Preston game

Tuesday’s referee Carl Boyeson from East Yorkshire; he will take charge of his first Championship fixture for over a year. His last Swansea game was our 4-0 away win against Doncaster, he awarded us a penalty and sent off an opposition player in that game. 

He has only issued 8 yellows in 6 games so far this season and no reds as yet, The two linesmen are Ken Haycock and Andrew Smith from West Yorkshire.

 Stats so far this season: 

6 Games,

8 Yellows,

0 Reds.

 Games refereed vs Swansea: 

Vs Bury         (away) 02/03 Lost 3-2

Vs Doncaster (away) 07/08 Won 4-0

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