Scott Smith (footballer, born 2001)

Scott William Smith (born 7 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Barrow. Born in England, he represented Wales at youth level.

Scott Smith

Personal information
Full name	Scott William Smith[1]
Date of birth	(2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Wigan, England
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Barrow
Number	8
Youth career
2013–2017	Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2025	Wigan Athletic	71	(1)
2022	→ Torquay United (loan)	7	(0)
2025–	Barrow	0	(0)
International career
2019	Wales U19	3	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:07, 1 July 2025 (UTC)

Career

Wigan Athletic

Smith joined the youth academy of Wigan Athletic, and worked his way up their youth categories. He signed his first professional contract in 2019, and he captained their U23 side in the 2020-21 season.^[2] He made his professional debut with Wigan in a 1–1 (7–8) EFL Cup penalty shootout win over Hull City on 10 August 2021.^[3]

Smith was released upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.^[4]

Barrow

On 22 May 2025, Smith agreed to join League Two side Barrow on a two-year deal from 1 July.^[5]

International career

Born in England, Smith is of Welsh descent. He is a youth international for Wales, having represented the Wales U19s.^[6]

Career statistics

As of end of 2024–25 season

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Wigan Athletic	2021–22[7]	League One	0	0	1	0	3	0	4[a]	0	8	0
	2022–23[8]	Championship	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0
	2023–24[9]	League One	31	1	2	0	0	0	4[a]	0	37	1
	2024–25[10]	League One	38	0	4	1	1	0	3[a]	0	46	1
	Total		71	1	7	1	5	0	11	0	94	2
Torquay United (loan)	2022–23[8]	National League	7	0	0	0	—		0	0	7	0
Career total			78	1	7	1	5	0	11	0	101	2

1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy