Saturday’s referee is scheduled to be Lee Mason from Lancashire, Lee became a Football League ref in 2002 and he has also refereed a few Premier League games. 

Last season he averaged over 3 yellows per game, but just 4 reds were issued in 31 games. Swansea have only won one previous game with Lee Mason in charge – a 3-2 away win to Chesterfield.

 Stats for 07/08 season: 

31 Games,

114 Yellows,

4 Reds.

 Games refereed vs Swansea: 

Vs Hull City     (away)                       02/03 Drew 1-1

Vs Hull City     (away)                       03/04 Lost 1-0

Vs Scunthorpe  (away)                      04/05 Lost 1-0

Vs Barnsley      (Neutral – Play Off) 05/06 Drew 2-2 (Lost on penalties)

Vs Chesterfield (away)                      06/07 Won 3-2

Vs Cheltenham (away)                      06/07 Lost 2-1