Michael Smith

Darlington

Born in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, Smith made his debut in the Football League on 5 April 2010, replacing Chris Moore in the 77th minute of Darlington's 1–0 home defeat by Hereford United in League Two. He scored his first Football League goal on 1 May, in the 79th minute of Darlington's 2–0 away win at Macclesfield Town. He joined Conference North club Workington on loan for a month on 29 October 2010, and made seven appearances before returning to Darlington. In his first four Conference matches back with Darlington he scored six goals. At the end of the season, he, Phil Gray and John McReady all signed new two-year contracts.

Charlton

After trials with Watford and Stoke City, and an unsuccessful bid of £80,000 from Bristol City, Smith signed a three-year contract with League One club Charlton Athletic on 31 August 2011; the fee was undisclosed He made his Charlton debut against FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup: he came on in the 87th minute and crossed for Bradley Pritchard to score the fourth goal of the match. On 18 January 2012, Smith joined League Two club Accrington Stanley on loan to the end of the season. Ten days later, he scored a hat-trick and provided an assist for Luke Joyce as Stanley beat Gillingham 4–3. He returned to his parent club in mid-March after suffering a season-ending knee injury. On 14 August 2012, Smith made his first start – and what proved to be last appearance – for Charlton Athletic in a League Cup defeat to Leyton…

As of 22 August 2026

Portsmouth

EFL League Two: 2016–17 Rotherham United

EFL League One runner-up: 2021–22; play-offs: 2018 EFL Trophy: 2021–22 Sheffield Wednesday

EFL League One play-offs: 2023 Individual

EFL League One Player of the Month: October 2021, January 2022 Rotherham United Player of the Season: 2021–22 EFL League One Team of the Year: 2021–22