Richard Smallwood (born 29 December 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Bradford City.

[11] As a result of the challenge, Smallwood had to serve a three-match suspension, missing the last two games of the season and one match in the play-offs.

[14] As a result of his good performance at Rotherham United, the club made a bid to sign Smallwood in early July, only to be rejected by Middlesbrough.

[17][18] Smallwood scored his first ever goal for Rotherham United in their 3–3 home draw with Derby County with a free-kick from the edge of the area.

[19][20] Smallwood elected to leave Rotherham United at the end of his contract, turning down an extension offered by the club.

[25] Smallwood played his first game for the club on 5 September 2020, in the first round of the EFL Cup away against Sunderland, which Hull won on penalties after a 0–0 draw.