Aberdeen have signed Lewis Smith from Livingston FC for an undisclosed fee, capping off a two-year spell at the club where he became a key player. The 26-year-old winger, who made 40 appearances last season—including 31 starts—has joined the Scottish Premiership side on a three-year deal.

What happened?

The transfer was confirmed by Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson, who revealed he had previously attempted to sign Smith during his tenure at other clubs. The move follows Livingston’s relegation last season, with the club now ranking 12th in the 2025/26 Premiership (16 points, 1W-13D-19L from 33 games), 54 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.

Why it matters for Livingston FC

Smith’s departure is part of a broader restructuring for Livingston FC, who have already identified a replacement. Sporting director David Martindale emphasized their pre-contract signing strategy, which brought Smith to the club from Hamilton Academical in 2024. His exit leaves the Liviots with a goal difference of -31 (35 scored, 66 conceded) as they aim to strengthen their squad.

What comes next?

Smith, who was Livingston’s top scorer last season with seven goals, will now look to build on his success at Pittodrie. Robinson highlighted his consistency, noting that performance data ranked him among the best wide players in the Premiership. Meanwhile, Livingston FC will focus on securing a new winger to replace Smith.