| Matthew Smailes | |
| Birth Date: | 25 March 1899 |
| Birth Place: | Lancaster, England |
| Clubs1: | Annfield Plain |
| Years2: | 1925–1928 |
| Clubs2: | Blackburn Rovers |
| Caps2: | 4 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1928–1929 |
| Caps3: | 7 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 1930–1931 |
| Clubs4: | Coventry City |
| Caps4: | 11 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 1931–? |
| Clubs5: | Ashington |
Matthew Smailes (25 March 1899 – 1978) was an English footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United and Coventry City as a half-back.[1] [2]
Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Smailes began his career at Annfield Plain before moving to Blackburn Rovers, where he made four league appearances.[1] [2]
Signed as an understudy to Jimmy Collins, Jim Barrett or Albert Cadwell, Smailes made his debut for West Ham United on 9 February 1929, in a game that saw Vic Watson smash six goals past Leeds United. He played 10 league and cup games for the east London club.[1]
Smailes played 11 Third Division South games for Coventry after leaving West Ham. He joined Ashington in August 1931.[1]