Lewis Spence

Lewis Robert Spence (born 28 January 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League Two side Dumbarton. Spence has previously played for Dunfermline Athletic, two short loan spells with Brechin City, Dundee, Ross County, Hamilton Academical, Edinburgh City and East Kilbride.

Career Dunfermline Athletic Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Spence played for Cowdenbeath-based Blue Brazil Boys Club, before playing youth football with Heart of Midlothian and Rangers. His first starting appearance came in Scottish League One against Ayr United, with Spence playing 78 minutes of the 1–1 draw, before being replaced by Andy Geggan. In total, Spence made six appearances for Dunfermline during the 2013–14 season, with more than half being made as a substitute.

Spence played in Dunfermline's first match of the 2014–15 season, a 5–1 win over Annan Athletic in the Scottish League Cup. He scored his first goal for the club in a loss to St Mirren at St Mirren Park, also in the League Cup. Spence played 31 times for Dunfermline during the season, scoring once, as the team finished in seventh position in League One.

Following John Potter's resignation as manager and the appointment of Allan Johnston, Spence found himself on the fringes of the first team squad and made just one appearance for the club in the 2015–16 season, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Geggan in a 4–1 victory over Arbroath in August 2015. In January 2016, Spence was sent to fellow Scottish League One team Brechin City on a development loan to provide him with more game time. He made 13 appearances for Brechin and scored 3 goals, including an "outstanding" 35-yard lob against Airdrieonians, which was nominated in April 2016 as one of the club's goals of the season. His contribution helped Brechin avoid relegation, after they had been bottom of the league for the majority of the season.

At the end of the 2015–16 season, Spence signed a new one-year contract with Dunfermline which would see him remain at the club until the end of the 2016–17 season. which was subsequently extended for an additional month. Returning to Dunfermline, Spence made only seven appearances in the two seasons in which Johnston was in charge. He left the club in May 2017 when his contract expired, having made 45 appearances in his five years with Dunfermline.

Dundee On 22 June 2017, Spence signed a one-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Dundee, under manager Neil McCann who had previously coached him at Dunfermline. After impressing in his first season, Spence signed a two-year contract extension in April 2018, which was due to keep him at the club until summer 2020. McCann was replaced as manager by Jim McIntyre during the 2018–19 season, and Spence was released from his contract in January 2019.

Ross County After his release by Dundee, Spence signed for Scottish Championship club Ross County. He was also a part of the Scottish League Challenge Cup final squad, that Ross County won 3–1 against Connah's Quay. In his first season at the club, he started in 44 games, including 41 league games. He scored his only goal for Scunthorpe in a 3–1 win over Harrogate Town. After Scunthorpe poor season, which saw them narrowly avoid relegation, he asked to leave because he believed "Scunthorpe wasn't for [him]." His wish was granted and he moved back to Scotland.

Hamilton Academical In July 2021, Spence confirmed that he had joined Hamilton Academical; he signed a two-year contract. He scored his first goal for the Accies in a Scottish Challenge Cup tie against Hearts U20s. Spence left the club by mutual consent in June 2023.

Edinburgh City On 4 August 2023, Spence joined Scottish League One club Edinburgh City. He made his debut the following day in a league game away to Stirling Albion. Spence would be released by the Citizens in December 2023 following budget cuts amid financial turmoil.

East Kilbride On 29 December 2023, Spence joined Lowland Football League club East Kilbride. Spence won the treble with East Kilbride in the 2024–25 season, lifting the Lowland League, SFA South Region Challenge Cup and Lowland League Cup trophies as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup. To cap it off, Spence and the Kilby won the Scottish League Two play-offs to earn promotion to the SPFL League Two. Spence and Kilby made it back-to-back promotions the following season as East Kilbride won League Two to earn promotion to the Scottish League One. On 22 May 2026, East Kilbride confirmed that Spence would depart after both parties were unable to agree new terms.

Dumbarton Spence joined Dumbarton in June 2026.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2013–14

2014–15

2015–16

2016–17 Scottish Championship

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2015–16

2018–19

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2019–20 Scottish Premiership

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2021–22

Ross County Scottish Championship: 2018–19 Scottish Challenge Cup: 2018–19 Hamilton Academical

Scottish Challenge Cup: 2022–23 East Kilbride

Lowland Football League (2): 2023–24, 2024–25 Scottish League Two play-off winners: 2024–25 Scottish League Two: 2025–26 SFA South Region Challenge Cup (2): 2023–24, 2024–25 Lowland League Cup: 2024–25