Crystal Palace sign England U23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on three-year deal

Crystal Palace sign England U23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year deal, strengthening their attacking options with a promising young talent.

Crystal Palace sign England U23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on three-year deal
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Publish: 19.07.2026
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Crystal Palace complete signing of Lexi Lloyd-Smith

Crystal Palace have signed England Under-23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year contract, the club announced after securing the forward from Bristol City.

Lloyd-Smith, 23, finished last season as WSL2’s top scorer with 23 goals in 48 appearances for Bristol City. The move marks her first opportunity to play in the Women’s Super League with Palace, who returned to the top flight after finishing runners-up in the second tier.

Manager Jo Potter described Lloyd-Smith as a “real talent” who demonstrated her quality in WSL2 last season. Lloyd-Smith said she was pleased to return to her south London roots and added that representing her hometown of Peckham means everything to her.

The signing follows other summer additions to Palace’s squad, including the earlier arrival of striker Bethany England.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The club announced a three-year deal for a 23-year-old forward who led WSL2 with 23 goals, returning to Palace as they prepare for top-flight competition; the manager and the player provided brief statements in the club release.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • Crystal Palace signed England Under-23 striker Lexi Lloyd-Smith on a three-year contract.
  • Lloyd-Smith scored 23 goals in 48 appearances for Bristol City, topping WSL2 last season.
  • The move is Lloyd-Smith’s first WSL appearance and follows earlier summer signings for Palace.
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