Lionesses archive · Forward · 1995–2014
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith scored 46 goals for England, the second-highest total in Lionesses history, and won 117 caps, tenth on the all-time appearance list. Born in Watford on 29 October 1978, the forward made her debut against Italy on 1 November 1995 and played for her country until 2014.
Smith was selected for six major tournaments. At the European Championship, England went out in the group stage in 2001, 2005 and 2013 and finished runners-up in 2009. At the World Cup, they reached the quarter-finals in both 2007 and 2011. Her last England appearance came on 8 May 2014.
Smith was selected for six major tournaments. At the European Championship, England went out in the group stage in 2001, 2005 and 2013 and finished runners-up in 2009. At the World Cup, they reached the quarter-finals in both 2007 and 2011. Her last England appearance came on 8 May 2014.
Caps117
Goals46
England legacy
No.2 on England's all-time goals list
Player file
At a glance
- Born29 October 1978
- BirthplaceWatford
- England debut1 November 1995 v Italy
- Appearances117 No.10 all-time
- Goals46 No.2 all-time
Major tournaments
2001 UEFA Women's Championship2005 UEFA Women's Championship2007 FIFA Women's World Cup2009 UEFA Women's Championship2011 FIFA Women's World Cup2013 UEFA Women's Championship
Every England goal
Kelly Smith's goals
Goals36In our match records, 5 from the spot
Matches scored in27Of 117 caps
Hat-tricks2Three or more in a match
Opponents21Different nations scored against
Our match-by-match records credit Kelly Smith with 36 England goals; the official tally is 46. Match reports and records lists don't always agree on who scored.
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Netherlands
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Austria
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Hungary
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Finland
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Italy
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Switzerland
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Russia
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Spain
- First England goal
- v Croatia, 19 November 1995 · UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier
- Latest
- v Scotland, 8 March 2013 · Women's International friendly · 2013 Cyprus Cup group
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 8 Mar 2013 | 
Scotland 4–4 EnglandWomen's International friendly · 2013 Cyprus Cup group |
Women's International friendly · 2013 Cyprus Cup group | 78' |
| 34–35 | 28 Feb 2012 |
England 3–1 FinlandWomen's International friendly · 2012 Cyprus Cup group |
Women's International friendly · 2012 Cyprus Cup group | 36' pen, 88' pen |
| 33 | 2 Mar 2011 |
England 2–0 ItalyWomen's International friendly · 2011 Cyprus Cup group |
Women's International friendly · 2011 Cyprus Cup group | 38' pen |
| 32 | 16 Sep 2010 |
Switzerland 2–3 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 32' |
| 31 | 12 Sep 2010 |
England 2–0 SwitzerlandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 45+2' |
| 29–30 | 21 Aug 2010 |
Austria 0–4 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 7', 30' |
| 28 | 20 May 2010 | 
Malta 0–6 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 15' |
| 27 | 10 Sep 2009 | 
England 2–6 GermanyUEFA Women's Championship · Final |
UEFA Women's Championship · Final | 55' |
| 26 | 6 Sep 2009 |
England 2–1 NetherlandsUEFA Women's Championship · Semi-final |
UEFA Women's Championship · Semi-final | 61' |
| 25 | 28 Aug 2009 |
England 3–2 RussiaUEFA Women's Championship · Group stage |
UEFA Women's Championship · Group stage | 42' |
| 24 | 2 Oct 2008 |
Spain 2–2 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 76' |
| 22–23 | 28 Sep 2008 | 
Czech Republic 1–5 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 79', 86' |
Show all 27 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 14 Feb 2008 | 
Norway 1–2 EnglandWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | ×1 |
| 20 | 27 Oct 2007 | 
England 4–0 BelarusUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 32' |
| 18–19 | 17 Sep 2007 | 
Argentina 1–6 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Group stage |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Group stage | 64', 77' |
| 16–17 | 11 Sep 2007 | 
England 2–2 JapanFIFA Women's World Cup · Group stage |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Group stage | 81', 83' |
| 15 | 16 May 2007 | 
England 4–0 IcelandWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | 64' |
| 14 | 13 May 2007 | 
England 4–0 Northern IrelandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 52' |
| 13 | 7 Mar 2007 |
England 6–0 RussiaWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | ×1 |
| 10–12 | 31 Aug 2006 |
England 4–0 NetherlandsFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | Hat-trick 9', 24' pen, 65' |
| 7–9 | 27 Oct 2005 |
Hungary 0–13 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | Hat-trick 3', 43', 80' |
| 6 | 1 Sep 2005 |
Austria 1–4 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 35' |
| 5 | 22 Mar 2001 |
England 4–2 SpainWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | 18' |
| 4 | 30 Oct 2000 | 
Ukraine 1–2 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | ×1 |
| 3 | 19 May 1996 | 
England 3–0 PortugalUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 38' |
| 2 | 16 Mar 1996 |
Italy 2–1 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 43' |
| 1 | 19 Nov 1995 | 
England 5–0 CroatiaUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | pen |