Paul Smith
| Date of birth | 17 December 1979 |
| Place of birth | Epsom |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 89 kg |
| Height | 1.93 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Paul Smith was understudy to Olafur Gottskalksson as Brentford goalkeeper in 2000-01.
He made two brief appearances in the first team from the subs' bench, coming on for the final five minutes of the league game at Bury in January, and playing the final half hour of the LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area final when he achieved instant hero status with the Bees' fans by making a miraculous save to deny Southend an equaliser.
Paul agreed a new two-year deal with Brentford in July 2003 but was transferred to Southampton in January 2004 with a contract to June 2008.
He joined Nottingham Forest in July 2006 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in July 2008 and to June 2012 in December 2009.
Paul joined Southend United in August 2012 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2015 in June 2014 and to June 2016 in July 2015.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton and Hersham | 01 Jul 1997 | 02 Jul 1998 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 02 Jul 1998 | 30 Jun 1999 | |
| Walton and Hersham | 01 Jul 1999 | 03 Jan 2000 | |
| Carshalton Athletic | 03 Jan 2000 | 27 Jul 2000 | |
| Brentford | 27 Jul 2000 | 28 Jan 2004 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 01 Dec 2003 | 05 Dec 2003 | T |
| Portsmouth | 12 Jan 2004 | 16 Jan 2004 | T |
| Southampton | 28 Jan 2004 | 11 Jul 2006 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 11 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Middlesbrough | 08 Mar 2011 | 09 May 2011 | L |
| Southend United | 18 Aug 2012 | 30 Jun 2016 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 18 | 8 | 11 | |||
| 2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Brentford | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||
| 2002-03 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 43 | 9 | 53 | |||
| 2003-04 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 6 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Brentford | League Cup | 1 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 24 | 1 | 36 |
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| 2004-05 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 | 7 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Southampton | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
1 | 5 | ||
| 2005-06 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Southampton | League Championship | 9 | 1 |
1 | 14 | ||
| 2005-06 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League One | 45 | 15 | 39 | |||
| 2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League One Play-Offs | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | League One | 46 | 18 | 29 | |||
| 2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 28 | 4 | 40 | |||
| 2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 2010-11 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 10 | 16 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | 3 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Southend United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 4 | |||
| 2012-13 | Southend United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| 2012-13 | Southend United | League Two | 34 | 6 | 40 | |||
| 2013-14 | Southend United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 5 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Bradford City | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 08 Aug 2006 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 12 Aug 2006 | Northampton Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 21 Aug 2006 | Accrington Stanley v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 26 Aug 2006 | Huddersfield Town v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Chesterfield | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Yeovil Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 16 Sep 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Carlisle United | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 23 Sep 2006 | Tranmere Rovers v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Port Vale v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Swansea City | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Scunthorpe United | L | 0-4 | League One | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Gillingham v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Cheltenham Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Brentford | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 11 Nov 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Yeading | W | 5-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Nov 2006 | Rotherham United v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Nov 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Millwall | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 09 Dec 2006 | Crewe Alexandra v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-4 | League One | |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Salisbury City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round replay |
| 16 Dec 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Leyton Orient | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 23 Dec 2006 | Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Port Vale | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 30 Dec 2006 | Nottingham Forest v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Oldham Athletic v Nottingham Forest | L | 5-0 | League One | |
| 06 Jan 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Yeovil Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Swansea City v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 28 Jan 2007 | Chelsea v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Carlisle United v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 03 Feb 2007 | Bradford City v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 10 Feb 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Northampton Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 17 Feb 2007 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Blackpool | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Chesterfield v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town | W | 5-1 | League One | |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Doncaster Rovers | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Scunthorpe United v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Gillingham | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Cheltenham Town | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 31 Mar 2007 | Bristol City v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 07 Apr 2007 | Millwall v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Brentford v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-4 | League One | |
| 21 Apr 2007 | Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Leyton Orient v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 05 May 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 11 May 2007 | Yeovil Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 18 May 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Yeovil Town | L |
2-5 Agg: 4-5 |
League One Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Nottingham Forest v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | Chester City v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-0 (4-2) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2007 | Swansea City v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 25 Aug 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 01 Sep 2007 | Bristol Rovers v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 04 Sep 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Peterborough United | L | 2-3 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 15 Sep 2007 | Port Vale v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Leicester City | L | 2-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 22 Sep 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Gillingham | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Yeovil Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Huddersfield Town v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 06 Oct 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Hartlepool United | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Cheltenham Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-3 | League One | |
| 20 Oct 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Doncaster Rovers | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 27 Oct 2007 | Luton Town v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 30 Oct 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Southend United | W | 4-1 | League One | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Lincoln City v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Lincoln City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Walsall v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 07 Dec 2007 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Luton Town v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Northampton Town | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Nottingham Forest v Port Vale | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Oldham Athletic v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Gillingham v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 12 Jan 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Leyton Orient | W | 4-0 | League One | |
| 19 Jan 2008 | Swindon Town v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Millwall v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Swansea City | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | AFC Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 09 Feb 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Millwall | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Leeds United v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 16 Feb 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 23 Feb 2008 | Leyton Orient v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Carlisle United | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 08 Mar 2008 | Crewe Alexandra v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Southend United v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 21 Mar 2008 | Northampton Town v Nottingham Forest | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 24 Mar 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Doncaster Rovers v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 01 Apr 2008 | Carlisle United v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 05 Apr 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Cheltenham Town | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 08 Apr 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Bristol Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Tranmere Rovers v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League One | |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Luton Town | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 26 Apr 2008 | Hartlepool United v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 03 May 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Yeovil Town | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 10 Aug 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Reading | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Aug 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Morecambe | W | 4-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Swansea City v Nottingham Forest | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Watford | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Aug 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Sunderland | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Aug 2008 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Burnley | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Preston North End v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Sep 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Charlton Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Sep 2008 | Plymouth Argyle v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Sep 2008 | Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Oct 2008 | Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Oct 2008 | Queens Park Rangers v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2009 | Manchester City v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2009 | Charlton Athletic v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Plymouth Argyle | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 23 Jan 2009 | Derby County v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Cardiff City v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Derby County | L | 2-3 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Queens Park Rangers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2009 | Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Derby County | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Reading v Nottingham Forest | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Mar 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Swansea City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Watford v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Burnley v Nottingham Forest | L | 5-0 | League Championship | |
| 13 Apr 2009 | Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Blackpool v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 May 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Southampton | W | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Bradford City | W | 3-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 22 Sep 2009 | Nottingham Forest v Blackburn Rovers | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 02 May 2010 | Scunthorpe United v Nottingham Forest | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 09 Aug 2011 | Nottingham Forest v Notts County | W | 3-3 (4-3) | League Cup | 1st round |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.