James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.
Smith played for Kilmarnock before joining the English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894. He bagged a goal on his debut â a 4âÂÂ4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October. He was a regular for the 1894âÂÂ95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.