During his time at Ibrox, Smith spent the 2003–04 season on loan to Scottish First Division side Ross County.

On 1 July 2009, Smith transferred to English League One side Brighton & Hove Albion, signing a two-year contract.

[6] However, he conceded five goals on his debut, coming as a substitute after the regular goalkeeper Michel Kuipers had been sent off, as Brighton lost 7–1 at Huddersfield.

[8] Smith was involved in a remarkable game towards the end of the 2009–10 season, as he conceded six goals against his former club Motherwell, the match finishing drawn 6–6.

[9] Smith eventually fell behind Mark Brown and Graham Stack in the selection order under the management of Colin Calderwood and was released by the club in April 2011.

[10] Smith was invited by Tony Adams to train with Azerbaijan Premier League club Gabala in July 2011.

[26] On 22 April 2022, Smith joined Lowland League side Berwick Rangers on an emergency loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.