Thomas Spencer Smith (born 25 February 1998) is an English semi professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Currently unattached, he most recently played for Dorchester Town.
Club career Swindon Town Smith was given the number 28 shirt at the start of the 2014–15 season and was an unused substitute for Swindon Town in games against Scunthorpe United (home), Gillingham (away) Fleetwood Town (away) and Leyton Orient (home). He made his professional football debut as a second half-substitute in the League One game against Preston North End. Handed the number 31 shirt for the 2015–16 season, he was involved in the Newport County Football League Trophy game as a used substitute. Smith scored his first goal for Swindon against Crewe Alexandra on 5 September 2015. After being assigned the number 15 jersey for the 2016–17 campaign, Smith made his first appearance of the season in an EFL Cup first round tie against Championship side Queens Park Rangers, replacing Yaser Kasim in the 65th minute. The game resulted in a 4–2 victory for the Championship side on penalties after a 2–2 draw in normal time. On 13 September 2016, Smith made his first start of the campaign, in Swindon's EFL Trophy group stage tie against Chelsea U23s. The game resulted in a 2–1 victory with Smith playing for the entire 90 minutes.
On 22 February 2017, Smith joined Irish side Waterford on loan, along with teammate Jake Evans, until June 2017. On 24 February, Smith made his Waterford debut in their 1–0 away defeat against Athlone Town, on the opening day of the 2017 campaign. On 10 March 2017, Smith scored his first goal for Waterford, in their 2–0 away victory over UCD, netting the visitors' second in the 85th minute. Smith made a big impact at Waterford, becoming a key player in the club's title bid. His loan ended in May 2017 and his last appearance came in a 3–0 defeat to the League of Ireland Champions Dundalk in the League of Ireland Cup.
On 12 October 2017, Smith joined National League South side Bath City on a one-month loan. Two days later, he made his debut for Bath during their FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie against Chelmsford City, in which he was awarded man of the match despite the 0–0 draw. Following an impressive first month at Bath, Smith's loan was extended until 6 January 2018. On 24 November 2017, Smith was recalled by parent club, Swindon, following increasing injury problems. On 8 December 2017, Smith returned to Bath on a one-month loan and went on to score in their FA Trophy tie against Hendon, which resulted in a 2–1 defeat. On 19 January 2018, Smith again rejoined Bath on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
He was released by Swindon at the end of the 2017–18 season.
Cheltenham Town On 1 June 2018, following his release from Swindon, Smith agreed to join fellow League Two side, Cheltenham Town on a two-year deal.
On 20 September 2018, Smith returned to Bath City on a four-month loan. The deal was later extended for the rest of the season.
Bath City On 2 July 2019, after several loan spells, Smith returned to Bath City on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract. On 27 July 2020, Smith was the recipient of the Vanarama South Player of the Season award after an impressive season. On 26 February 2021, Smith joined National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.
Smith departed Bath City following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season.
Taunton Town On 12 June 2024, Smith joined Southern League Premier Division South club Taunton Town, named as the team's captain on arrival.
On conclusion of the 2024–25 season, Smith departed the club.
Dorchester Town On 27 June 2025, Smith joined Southern League Premier Division South side Dorchester Town. After an impressive start to his Dorchester career, which included Smith scoring a hat-trick against Bideford in the FA Trophy, he suffered an ACL injury in a Dorset Senior Cup tie against Portland United in January 2026 which brought an early end to his season.
After the conclusion of the season, in which Dorchester were relegated, it was confirmed he would depart the club to continue his rehabilitation after surgery.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwindon Town2014–15League One10000000102015–16League One11000010212016–17League One800010301202017–18League Two00—100010Swindon Town total101002040161Waterford (loan)2017LOI First Division1010010—111Bath City (loan)2017–18National League South271020—213111Cheltenham Town2018–19League Two00—100010Bath City (loan)2018–19National League South29431—41366Bath City2019–20National League South351221—7344162020–21National League South13330—321952021–22National League South36230—514432022–23National League South34330—514242023–24National League South36330—40433Bath City total24440222—351030152Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2020–21National League70———70Taunton Town2024–25Southern LeaguePremier Division South36953—404512Dorchester Town2025–26Southern LeaguePremier Division South22520—53298Career total3295629540481341074
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