Career
Spencer-Smith was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm slow. Educated at Eton College and Oriel College, Oxford, Spencer-Smith made his first-class debut in 1866 for Oxford University against the Gentlemen of England, making 71 on debut. Spencer-Smith represented the University in six first-class matches, the last of which came against Surrey in the same year.
Spencer-Smith"s highest first-class score of 98 came against Southgate Cricket Club.
He played in the 1866 University Match against Cambridge University. In the same year Spencer-Smith also represented Hampshire in a single first-class match against the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Spencer-Smith"s twin brother, Joshua Spencer-Smith, represented Hampshire in a single first-class match in 1864.