 He made his debut two days later as a substitute in a 1–1 draw at home to Halesowen Town.Smith signed for newly relegated National League North club York City on 27 June 2017 on a one-year contract.He joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Whitby Town on 26 October 2017 on a one-month loan, making his debut two days later as a substitute in a 3–1 home defeat to Marine in the FA Trophy first qualifying round.