in 2014–15, smith returned fully fit to luton's starting lineup in a 1–0 home win over cheltenham town on 13 september 2014. his return coincided with an 11-match unbeaten league run that placed the club at the top of the table. luton's form fell away in the final months of the season, winning only three times in their last 13 matches, resulting in the club finishing in eighth position. however, smith's influence on the campaign saw him awarded the players' player of the year and luton town website player of the year accolades. at the end of the season he signed a three-year contract extension with the club.