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Tyler Smith
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Smith with Bradford City in 2023
Personal information
Full name Tyler Gavin Junior Smith[1]
Date of birth (1998-12-04) 4 December 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Derry City
Number 29
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2018 → Barrow (loan) 23 (10)
2019 → Doncaster Rovers (loan) 14 (2)
2019 → Bristol Rovers (loan) 20 (3)
2020 → Rochdale (loan) 4 (1)
2020–2021 → Swindon Town (loan) 23 (7)
2021–2023 Hull City 37 (4)
2023 → Oxford United (loan) 7 (0)
2023–2025 Bradford City 43 (5)
2025 → Barrow (loan) 21 (5)
2025–2026 Rochdale 22 (5)
2026– Derry City 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10:08, 4 August 2026 (UTC)

Tyler Gavin Junior Smith (born 4 December 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Career

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Sheffield United

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Born in Sheffield, Smith began his career with Sheffield United.[2] He was a ballboy with the club.[3] He spent the first half of the 2018–19 season on loan at Barrow,[2] before moving on loan to Doncaster Rovers in January 2019.[4] He scored two goals on his debut on 19 January 2019, and was praised by manager Grant McCann as being "a star in the making".[5] In July 2019 he moved on loan to Bristol Rovers for the 2019–20 season.[6] In January 2020 was joined Rochdale on loan.[7]

On 6 August 2020 he moved on loan to Swindon Town for the 2020–21 season.[8] On 8 September 2020 he scored his first goal for Swindon in an EFL Trophy tie against West Bromwich Albion U21s.[9]

Hull City

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He signed for Hull City in August 2021,[10] and made his debut for the club on 28 August in a 0–0 home draw against AFC Bournemouth.[11] He scored his first goal for the club within the 1st minute of an FA Cup match against Everton on 8 January 2022.[12]

In January 2023 Smith joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.[13][14]

Smith was released by Hull City at the end of the 2022–23 season.[15]

Bradford City

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After his release, Smith signed a three-year deal with Bradford City.[16][17][18] After the first few matches of the 2023–24 season, he said he was looking forward to playing more football.[19] He scored his first goal for Bradford on 29 August 2023, in the EFL Cup.[20] He later said the squad was deep enough to cope without injured fellow striker Andy Cook,[21] with Smith himself being injured a few days later.[22] On 31 October he scored a hat-trick in the EFL Trophy, to send the club through to the next round.[23] He later praised teammate Kevin McDonald, who had served as caretaker manager.[3]

After scoring the winning goal in a game against Accrington Stanley, Smith was compared to former Bradford City player Nahki Wells.[24] By December 2023, Smith had scored 6 goals in 4 games in the EFL Trophy for the club.[25] He later spoke positively about his striking partnership with Andy Cook.[26]

After losing his first-team place, on 5 March 2024, Smith scored his first goal for the club since December 2023.[27] On 23 April, in a 10 minute appearance, he scored the winning goal in the penultimate game of the season, to keep the club in contention for the play-offs.[28]

He lost his first-team place again during the 2024–25 season; as of January 2025, he had not been in a matchday squad for two months.[29]

On 17 January 2025, Smith returned to Barrow on loan until the end of the season.[30][31] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Smith was told by Bradford City manager Graham Alexander that he could leave the club,[32] with former club Barrow said to be interested in signing him,[33] although Smith turned down the chance to return to Barrow.[34] He left the club by mutual consent on 1 September 2025.[35]

Rochdale

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On 3 October 2025, Smith returned to Rochdale, now of the National League, on a deal until the end of the 2025–26 season; the move saw him reunite with brother Kyron Gordon, having previously played together at Sheffield United.[36][37]

Derry City

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On 1 August 2026, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.[38]

Personal life

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His younger brother is fellow footballer Kyron Gordon.[39] Smith became a father in September 2024, after his wife gave birth.[40]

Career statistics

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As of match played 14 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United 2018–19[41] Championship 0000000000
2019–20[42] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21[43] Premier League 0000000000
2021–22[44] Championship 0000100010
Total 0000100010
Barrow (loan) 2018–19[2] National League 23101100002411
Doncaster Rovers (loan) 2018–19[41] League One 142000000142
Bristol Rovers (loan) 2019–20[42] League One 203302230285
Rochdale (loan) 2019–20[42] League One 4100000041
Swindon Town (loan) 2020–21[43] League One 2370010232610
Hull City 2021–22[44] Championship 231110000242
2022–23[45] Championship 143100000153
Total 374210000395
Oxford United (loan) 2022–23[45] League One 7000000070
Bradford City 2023–24[20] League Two 3851031564712
2024–25[46] League Two 5000002070
Total 4351031765412
Barrow (loan) 2024–25[46] League Two 205000000205
Rochdale 2025–26[47] National League 225001011246
Derry City 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division 2011000031
Career total 215428373131024358

Honours

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Rochdale

References

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  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Tyler Smith at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  3. 1 2 "From ball boy to team-mate, Tyler Smith remains fan of City midfielder". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Doncaster Rovers: Sheffield United forward Tyler Smith agrees loan until end of season". BBC Sport. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  5. ↑ "Sheffield United loanee Tyler Smith saluted by Doncaster Rovers boss Grant McCann after double". Yorkshire Post. 21 January 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  6. ↑ "Bristol Rovers: Sheffield United striker Tyler Smith agrees season-long loan deal". BBC Sport. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  7. ↑ "Tyler Smith: Rochdale sign forward from Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  8. ↑ "Tyler Smith Joins Robins on Loan". Swindon Town F.C. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "Swindon Town fall to defeat in opening EFL Trophy game following 3-2 loss to West Bromwich Albion under 21s at the County Ground". Swindon Advertiser. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "Hull City sign Blades striker Smith". BBC Sport. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Hull City 0–0 Bournemouth". BBC Sport. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  12. ↑ "Hull City 2–3 Everton". BBC Sport. 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "Tyler Smith Joins Oxford United". Oxford United F.C. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "Oxford sign Hull City's Smith on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  15. ↑ "Retained List Confirmed". Hull City A.F.C. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  16. ↑ "City Snap Up Smith". Bradford City A.F.C. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  17. ↑ "Bantams snap up sought-after striker Smith after his Hull departure". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 June 2023.
  18. ↑ "Bradford City sign ex-Hull City striker Smith". BBC Sport. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  19. ↑ "Smith up for starters' orders after getting Bradford City call". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  20. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  21. ↑ "Smith backs Bantams strength in depth to meet every challenge". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  22. ↑ "Team news: More striker worries for City ahead of TV game with Grimsby". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  23. ↑ "REPORT: Smith issues reminder as McDonald ends caretaker run with a win". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  24. ↑ "SIMON PARKER'S VERDICT: City graft to deliver some much-needed hope". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  25. ↑ "Bantams' forward closing in on record". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  26. ↑ "'We know we're good together': Smith and Cook proving double trouble for Bantams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 December 2023.
  27. ↑ "Smith hopes to hear starters' orders for Bantams after making his point". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  28. ↑ "'We could have folded months ago but we've not': Smith up for final-day drama". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  29. ↑ "Chance of Trophy recall unlikely to change picture for Bantams striker". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 13 January 2025.
  30. ↑ "Tyler Smith: Barrow sign Bradford City forward on loan". BBC Sport. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  31. ↑ "Out-of-favour Bantams striker makes League Two loan switch". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 17 January 2025.
  32. ↑ "'Choice is down to them': Make-your-mind-up time for Bantams fringe duo". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  33. ↑ "League Two club make move for out-of-favour Bantams striker". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  34. ↑ "One more - then Bantams need to move on out-of-favour players". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  35. ↑ "Striker Smith confirms Bantams exit by mutual consent". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  36. ↑ "Tyler Smith Returns To Dale". rochdaleafc.co.uk. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  37. ↑ "Tyler Smith: Rochdale sign former Bradford City forward". BBC Sport. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  38. ↑ "Tyler Smith joins City". 1 August 2026.
  39. ↑ "Family affair for Sheffield United striker Tyler Smith as he looks to make breakthrough at boyhood club". The Star. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  40. ↑ "Who's the daddy! Why striker Smith missed City's EFL Trophy tie". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 September 2024.
  41. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  42. 1 2 3 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  43. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  44. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  45. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  46. 1 2 "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Tyler Smith in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
  48. ↑ "Boreham Wood 2–2 Rochdale: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
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