He moved on to Kettering Town where he continued to find the net, scoring 23 goals in his third and final season.
In 1907–08 he and Frank O'Rourke formed a lethal partnership to guide City to the Division Two title.
Smith finished with 20 goals, one behind O'Rourke, including four against Chesterfield in an opening day 8–1 win.
Smith struggled in Division One and he failed to find the net in 16 games, leaving in January 1909 for Leicester Fosse.
His Leicester career lasted just six games as they finished bottom of Division One, with his former club staying up on goal average.