title: James Smith (footballer, born 1873)
text: # James Smith (footballer, born 1873)
  
  James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.
  
  ## Career
  
  Smith played for Kilmarnock, before joining English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894. He bagged a goal on his debut – a 4–4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October. He was a regular for the 1894–95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.
  
  ## Career statistics
  
  Source:
  
  | Club | Season | Division | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | Total | Total |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
  | Port Vale | 1894–95 | Second Division | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
  | Preston North End | 1895–96 | First Division | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
  