| Matthew Smithard | |
| Fullname: | Matthew Smithard |
| Birth Date: | 13 June 1976 |
| Birth Place: | Leeds, England |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | 1992–1996 |
| Youthclubs1: | Leeds United |
| Years1: | 1996–1997 |
| Clubs1: | Bradford City |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1997–1999 |
| Clubs2: | Farsley Celtic |
| Caps2: | ? |
| Goals2: | ? |
| Years3: | 1999–2002 |
| Clubs3: | Ossett Town |
| Caps3: | ? |
| Goals3: | ? |
| Years4: | 2002–2004 |
| Clubs4: | Farsley Celtic |
| Caps4: | ? |
| Goals4: | ? |
| Years5: | 2004–2006 |
| Clubs5: | Guiseley |
| Caps5: | ? |
| Goals5: | ? |
| Totalcaps: | ? |
| Totalgoals: | ? |
Matthew Smithard (born 13 June 1976) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Leeds, Smithard began his career with the youth team of hometown club Leeds United, winning the 1993 FA Youth Cup.[1] However, he never played a first-team game for the club, and Smithard began his professional career during the 1996–97 season with Bradford City, making one appearance for them in the Football League.[2] After dropping down to non-League football due to injury,[1] Smithard played with a number of teams including Farsley Celtic, Ossett Town and Guiseley.[1] [3]