Referee Lewis Smith to ref the Ipswich Town game

Referee Lewis Smith has been appointed to officiate Fulham's Premier League match against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Smith, who made his top-flight debut in 2024, previously took charge of Fulham during their 3-1 FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough in January 2026.

Smith has officiated multiple Fulham fixtures, including an away League Cup victory and a 1-1 league draw against Ipswich Town. Across 50 matches during the 2025/26 campaign, the Lancashire-based referee issued 156 yellow cards and four red cards.