Martin Smith

Martin Smith (born 2 October 1995) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently a first-team coach at National League club Gateshead.

Career Smith began his career with Sunderland and had a loan spell with non-league Gateshead in November 2015. In March 2016 Smith joined League Two side Carlisle United on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season. He made his professional debut on 19 March 2016 in a 1–1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers.

On 24 June 2016, Smith signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.

After a season at Kilmarnock, Smith signed for NIFL Premiership club Coleraine. In July 2018, he joined Swindon Town, following a recommendation from assistant manager Neil McDonald, who had been managing in Ireland while Smith was at Coleraine.

He was released by Swindon at the end of the 2018–19 season.

In July 2019 he joined Salford City on a two-year contract. In November he joined Chorley on loan until January 2020. On 11 January 2021, it was announced that Smith had left Salford City by mutual consent.

On 14 January 2021, Smith signed for National League side Chesterfield.

On 16 July 2021, Smith signed for Hartlepool United. Smith was released by Pools at the end of the 2021–22 season. He made 15 appearances in all competitions for the League Two side.

On 1 June 2022, Smith signed for South Shields. In June 2024, his club announced that after a serious fall he had suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain. Smith his made first appearance since his injury four months later after coming on a substitute against Chester. At the end of the 2025–26 season, Smith was released by South Shields.

Coaching career In July 2026, Smith joined Gateshead as a first-team coach as part of Lee Cattermole's coaching staff.

Career statistics

Honours Coleraine Irish Cup: 2017-18

South Shields Northern Premier League: 2022–23