Sam_Smith_(footballer,_born_1998)

Sam Smith (footballer, born 1998)

Sam Smith (footballer, born 1998)

English footballer

Samuel Toby Smith (born 8 March 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Reading.

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Career

Reading (2016–2021)

Smith signed his first professional contract with Reading in 2016.[4] He made his debut appearance during a 2–0 EFL Cup win over Gillingham on 8 August 2017, and scored his first goal for Reading in the cup's second-round tie against Millwall on 22 August.[5]

In February 2018, Smith signed a new contract with Reading until the end of the 2020–21 season.[6]

Loan periods (2016–2021)

On 26 August 2016, Smith joined Bishop's Stortford on a four-month loan.[7] In July 2018 he joined Oxford United of League One on a season-long loan.[8] He made his debut as a substitute in the first match of the league season, a 4–0 away defeat to Barnsley.[9] His first start and home debut came in the following match, a 2–0 defeat to Fleetwood Town.[10] He scored his first goal for Oxford in a 3–0 EFL Trophy win over Fulham Under 21s on 4 September 2018.[11] His loan was ended early at the end of 2018, with Smith's record standing at 3 goals (all in the EFL Trophy) in 23 appearances in all competitions.[12]

In January 2019, Smith signed for Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[13] He played the 2019–20 season with Cambridge United in League Two,[14] and the first half of the 2020–21 season with Tranmere Rovers.[15] After making five appearances, Smith returned to Reading[16] before signing a loan deal with Cheltenham Town on 29 January 2021.[17]

Cambridge United (2021–23)

On 11 May 2021, Reading announced that Smith would leave the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2021.[18] On 7 July 2021, Smith signed a permanent deal with Cambridge United, signing a 2-year contract.[19]

He was released at the end of the 2022–23 season.[20]

Reading (2023–)

On 17 July 2023, Smith returned to Reading, signing a three-year contract with the club.[21]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 13 April 2024[22]
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  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Cheltenham Town

References

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    "Sam Smith seals loan switch to Oxford United". Reading F.C. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
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    Williams, Chris (4 August 2018). "REPORT Barnsley 4 Oxford United 0". Oxford United F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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    Williams, Chris (11 August 2018). "REPORT Oxford United 0 Fleetwood Town 2". Oxford United F.C. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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    Pritchard, David (4 September 2018). "Oxford United 3–0 Fulham Under 21s". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
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    Pritchard, David (29 December 2018). "Sam Smith leaves Oxford United with Tony McMahon on verge of exit". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
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    "Sam Smith: Shrewsbury Town sign Reading striker on loan". BBC. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
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    "U'S ADD READING STRIKER SAM SMITH ON SEASON LOAN". BBC. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  15. [15]
    "Tranmere sign Reading striker Smith". BBC Sport. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
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    "Young and Smith return to parent clubs after loan spell at Prenton Park". Tranmere Rovers F.C. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
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    "Robins welcome Smith arrival". Cheltenham Town FC. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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    "Contracts offered, clauses triggered, loans end and best wishes issued for those set for pastures new…". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
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    "Sam Smith signs for U's". www.cambridge-united.co.uk/. Cambridge United F.C. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
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    "2023 Retained List published". www.cambridgeunited.com. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
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    "WELCOME HOME, SAM! SMITH SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ROYALS". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
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    "S.Smith". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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    "Games played by Sam Smith in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
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    "Games played by Sam Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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    "Cheltenham 4–1 Harrogate: Michael Duff's Robins clinch League Two title in style".
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