Emma Smith
@emmasmithbbc.bsky.social
Award-winning BBC Sport journo | Heard BBC World Service, BBC 5 Live, The Week Unwrapped | Seen BBC News, ABC News | Sports Journalism Association committee member | Manchester Laces goalkeeper coach
Absolutely delighted to win the EDI Award at the Football Content Awards tonight - in this year of all years, to win an award based both on jury and public vote means a lot.
Looking forward to covering more of the stories which matter for everyone, with plenty planned in 2026 - watch this space.
Looking forward to covering more of the stories which matter for everyone, with plenty planned in 2026 - watch this space.
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Absolutely delighted to win the EDI Award at the Football Content Awards tonight - in this year of all years, to win an award based both on jury and public vote means a lot.
Looking forward to covering more of the stories which matter for everyone, with plenty planned in 2026 - watch this space.
Looking forward to covering more of the stories which matter for everyone, with plenty planned in 2026 - watch this space.
...and rugby league is in.
October 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
...and rugby league is in.
At Wembley, American football is out...
October 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
At Wembley, American football is out...
At Emirates Stadium today for Arsenal v Brighton in the WSL. The Gunners need a win to avoid their worst league start in 11 years. Daphne van Domselaar keeps her place in goal despite recent errors.
October 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
At Emirates Stadium today for Arsenal v Brighton in the WSL. The Gunners need a win to avoid their worst league start in 11 years. Daphne van Domselaar keeps her place in goal despite recent errors.
Of all the decisions I've ever made, travelling to Macclesfield via rail replacement buses in a storm ranks as one of my worst.
But I'm here in one piece, ticking off another ground in Moss Rose for Macclesfield v. Marine in National League North.
But I'm here in one piece, ticking off another ground in Moss Rose for Macclesfield v. Marine in National League North.
October 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Of all the decisions I've ever made, travelling to Macclesfield via rail replacement buses in a storm ranks as one of my worst.
But I'm here in one piece, ticking off another ground in Moss Rose for Macclesfield v. Marine in National League North.
But I'm here in one piece, ticking off another ground in Moss Rose for Macclesfield v. Marine in National League North.
Question: What does a trans girl need when the Progesterone really hits?
Answer:
Answer:
September 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Question: What does a trans girl need when the Progesterone really hits?
Answer:
Answer:
At Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest today, where questions abound.
Will this be Nuno's final game?
How will Palace cope without Eze?
And just how bad is the blood between fans, players - and owners?
All this and more to be answered, follow the BBC Sport live text #BBCFootball
Will this be Nuno's final game?
How will Palace cope without Eze?
And just how bad is the blood between fans, players - and owners?
All this and more to be answered, follow the BBC Sport live text #BBCFootball
August 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
At Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest today, where questions abound.
Will this be Nuno's final game?
How will Palace cope without Eze?
And just how bad is the blood between fans, players - and owners?
All this and more to be answered, follow the BBC Sport live text #BBCFootball
Will this be Nuno's final game?
How will Palace cope without Eze?
And just how bad is the blood between fans, players - and owners?
All this and more to be answered, follow the BBC Sport live text #BBCFootball
Delighted to be taking on a coaching role with Manchester Laces this season, as they make their debut in Tier 6 and the FA Cup.
The announcement had mostly nice, and accurate, things to say.
The announcement had mostly nice, and accurate, things to say.
August 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Delighted to be taking on a coaching role with Manchester Laces this season, as they make their debut in Tier 6 and the FA Cup.
The announcement had mostly nice, and accurate, things to say.
The announcement had mostly nice, and accurate, things to say.
Catch up with my post-match BBC iPlayer appearance talking about the Community Shield yesterday, including the disrupted minute's silence for Diogo Jota, and how this win was an act of defiance by Crystal Palace - for who the season will be defined by the morning after...
August 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Catch up with my post-match BBC iPlayer appearance talking about the Community Shield yesterday, including the disrupted minute's silence for Diogo Jota, and how this win was an act of defiance by Crystal Palace - for who the season will be defined by the morning after...
A beautiful August day in Salford
August 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A beautiful August day in Salford
Had the joy of being a bridesmaid at my baby sister's wedding last week (she's 29 but she's still my baby sister).
Had to share some of the photos of a beautiful day with my beautiful, now extended family.
Had to share some of the photos of a beautiful day with my beautiful, now extended family.
July 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Had the joy of being a bridesmaid at my baby sister's wedding last week (she's 29 but she's still my baby sister).
Had to share some of the photos of a beautiful day with my beautiful, now extended family.
Had to share some of the photos of a beautiful day with my beautiful, now extended family.
Delighted to be on ABC News in Australia today talking #Euro2025, #Lionesses and the condemnation of the racist abuse of Jess Carter.
Oh, and I haven't moved to London, just FYI.
Oh, and I haven't moved to London, just FYI.
July 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Delighted to be on ABC News in Australia today talking #Euro2025, #Lionesses and the condemnation of the racist abuse of Jess Carter.
Oh, and I haven't moved to London, just FYI.
Oh, and I haven't moved to London, just FYI.
Time for the great sports grudge match of the summer - the annual BBC Sport online v radio & TV cricket match. Online have lost the past two, but I have a good feeling this year.
Also, how idyllic is this? Perfect British summer sporting conditions.
Also, how idyllic is this? Perfect British summer sporting conditions.
June 18, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Time for the great sports grudge match of the summer - the annual BBC Sport online v radio & TV cricket match. Online have lost the past two, but I have a good feeling this year.
Also, how idyllic is this? Perfect British summer sporting conditions.
Also, how idyllic is this? Perfect British summer sporting conditions.
Treating the imminent appointment of Thomas Frank as Spurs manager with the utmost seriousness.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Treating the imminent appointment of Thomas Frank as Spurs manager with the utmost seriousness.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Talking about Hannah Hampton, Mary Earps and the changing of the guard for the Lionesses. All while my Alien poster glares over my shoulder live on BBC News
June 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Talking about Hannah Hampton, Mary Earps and the changing of the guard for the Lionesses. All while my Alien poster glares over my shoulder live on BBC News
Delighted to have made the European top 10 in both the Best Colour and Best Column at the AIPS Media Awards this year. An honour to be ranked alongside such brilliant writing and journalists, and congratulations to Adam Leventhal for his win in the Colour category.
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
May 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Delighted to have made the European top 10 in both the Best Colour and Best Column at the AIPS Media Awards this year. An honour to be ranked alongside such brilliant writing and journalists, and congratulations to Adam Leventhal for his win in the Colour category.
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
Back at London Stadium for the third and final time this season, to see whether West Ham can kill off Nottingham Forest's Champions League dream. Report to come for BBC Sport.
May 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Back at London Stadium for the third and final time this season, to see whether West Ham can kill off Nottingham Forest's Champions League dream. Report to come for BBC Sport.
My #Eurovision2025 rankings in full, plus top five. There are no debates.
May 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
My #Eurovision2025 rankings in full, plus top five. There are no debates.
Previewed the weekend's Premier League and Women's Super League on BBC World Service's Sport Today with George Addo and Lee James, looking ahead to Newcastle v Chelsea and the Blues aiming to complete an unbeaten WSL season - have a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
May 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Previewed the weekend's Premier League and Women's Super League on BBC World Service's Sport Today with George Addo and Lee James, looking ahead to Newcastle v Chelsea and the Blues aiming to complete an unbeaten WSL season - have a listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
I've never been so sore in my entire life x
April 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I've never been so sore in my entire life x
Today's the day - let's see how I'm looking in 10 hours.
I'm running the London Marathon for the excellent charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, you can support their lifesaving work by donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/bbcspor...
I'm running the London Marathon for the excellent charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, you can support their lifesaving work by donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/bbcspor...
April 27, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Today's the day - let's see how I'm looking in 10 hours.
I'm running the London Marathon for the excellent charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, you can support their lifesaving work by donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/bbcspor...
I'm running the London Marathon for the excellent charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, you can support their lifesaving work by donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/bbcspor...
Dart has now apologised, while Boisson seems to be taking it in good spirits.
April 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Dart has now apologised, while Boisson seems to be taking it in good spirits.
I'm at the home of the champions-elect for BBC Sport today - if Liverpool beat West Ham today, they could become Premier League champions next Sunday.
It's also the first Reds game since Mo Salah signed a new contract at Anfield - so expect a bouyant atmosphere.
It's also the first Reds game since Mo Salah signed a new contract at Anfield - so expect a bouyant atmosphere.
April 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I'm at the home of the champions-elect for BBC Sport today - if Liverpool beat West Ham today, they could become Premier League champions next Sunday.
It's also the first Reds game since Mo Salah signed a new contract at Anfield - so expect a bouyant atmosphere.
It's also the first Reds game since Mo Salah signed a new contract at Anfield - so expect a bouyant atmosphere.