Lexi Lloyd-Smith: WSL 2 Player Spotlight

Lexi Lloyd-Smith is a twenty-two -year-old forward/winger for Bristol City Women.

Known for her pace and direct attacking style, Lloyd-Smith thrives on driving at defenders and creating chances. She combines sharp movement with an eye for goal, making her a constant threat in the final third.

Energetic and relentless in her pressing, she not only pushes her team forward in attack but also sets the tone defensively. Still young, she continues to grow in confidence and consistency, emerging as an exciting talent capable of influencing big moments for her team.

Game changer

In the second half, Lloyd-Smith showed her sharp instincts and composure to strike the decisive goal, giving the Robins the breakthrough. Her match-winning contribution secured all three points for Bristol, underlining her influence in a hard-fought contest.

Marking this occasion with a decisive goal, she showcased her sharp instincts and composure in front of goal. Her contribution became a crucial moment that gave her side a boost in momentum. It was a performance that underlined her attacking influence, with Lloyd-Smith's pace and directness proving instrumental in shaping the result.

Reflecting upon the game, the young talent was proud of the team performance: 

"I felt like we grew into the game and in the second half we found our feet. We ground out the win when we needed to."

Looking ahead

Lloyd-Smith’s next game comes against Nottingham Forest on this weekend. Having scored the decisive winner in her previous outing, the key question now is whether she can prove a pivotal part of the Robin’s attack in their upcoming fixtures. Maintaining consistency will be vital.

It is certainly worth watching how she links up with other forwards and whether she continues to drive centrally at goal or drifts wide to stretch defences and tactically challenge them.