Paul Smyth (footballer)


Paul Patrick Smyth is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Queens Park Rangers.

Club career

Queens Park Rangers

On 29 July 2017, QPR signed Smyth from NIFL Premiership side Linfield for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.
On 1 January 2018, Smyth made his QPR, EFL Championship and professional debut against Cardiff City, scoring the winning goal in the 72nd minute.
He would go onto win the Supporters Young Player of the Year, after an impressive first few months in the first team.

Wycombe Wanderers (loan)

Following a loan spell on loan at Accrington Stanley, Smyth joined Wycombe Wanderers on a season long loan.

International career

Having played for Northern Ireland U21 on 22 March 2018, Smyth was called into the senior Northern Ireland squad for the friendly with South Korea on 24 March 2018. He made his debut as an 82nd minute substitute and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory three minutes later.

Career statistics

Club

International

International goals

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
124 March 2018Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland12–12–1Friendly