Lionesses archive · Midfielder · 1997–2011
Sue Smith
Sue Smith won 94 caps for England across a 14-year international career, placing her joint 18th on the Lionesses' all-time appearance list, and scored 16 goals. Born in Liverpool on 24 November 1979, the midfielder made her debut against Germany on 27 February 1997.
Smith was selected for three major tournaments: Euro 2001, where England went out in the group stage, the 2007 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals, and Euro 2009, where they finished runners-up. Her last England appearance came on 9 March 2011.
Smith was selected for three major tournaments: Euro 2001, where England went out in the group stage, the 2007 World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals, and Euro 2009, where they finished runners-up. Her last England appearance came on 9 March 2011.
Caps94
Goals16
England legacy
Joint No.18 on England's all-time appearances list
Player file
At a glance
- Born24 November 1979
- BirthplaceLiverpool
- England debut27 February 1997 v Germany
- Appearances94 Joint No.18 all-time
Major tournaments
2001 UEFA Women's Championship2007 FIFA Women's World Cup2009 UEFA Women's Championship
Every England goal
Sue Smith's goals
Goals15In our match records
Matches scored in12Of 94 caps
Hat-tricks1Three or more in a match
Opponents9Different nations scored against
Our match-by-match records credit Sue Smith with 15 England goals; the official tally is 16. Match reports and records lists don't always agree on who scored.
Season by season
Goals by year
| Year | Goals |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 |
Favourite opponents
Most goals against
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Spain
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South Korea
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Austria
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Switzerland
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Portugal
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Ukraine
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Romania
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Netherlands
- First England goal
- v Germany, 27 February 1997 · Women's International friendly
- Latest
- v South Korea, 9 March 2011 · Women's International friendly · 2011 Cyprus Cup 5th place
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–15 | 9 Mar 2011 |
England 2–0 South KoreaWomen's International friendly · 2011 Cyprus Cup 5th place |
Women's International friendly · 2011 Cyprus Cup 5th place | 14', 80' |
| 13 | 20 Apr 2006 |
England 4–0 AustriaFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 87' |
| 12 | 1 Sep 2005 |
Austria 1–4 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 90+2' |
| 9–11 | 22 Mar 2001 |
England 4–2 SpainWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | Hat-trick 35', 67', 76' |
| 8 | 28 Nov 2000 |
England 2–0 UkraineUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | ×1 |
| 7 | 13 May 2000 |
England 1–0 SwitzerlandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | ×1 |
| 6 | 22 Apr 2000 |
Portugal 2–2 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 79' |
| 5 | 20 Feb 2000 |
England 2–0 PortugalUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | 23' |
| 4 | 16 Oct 1999 |
Switzerland 0–3 EnglandUEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier |
UEFA Women's Championship · Qualifier | ×1 |
| 3 | 13 Sep 1998 |
Romania 1–4 EnglandFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | ×1 |
| 2 | 30 Oct 1997 |
England 1–0 NetherlandsFIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier |
FIFA Women's World Cup · Qualifier | 60' |
| 1 | 27 Feb 1997 | 
England 4–6 GermanyWomen's International friendly |
Women's International friendly | ×1 |