Exeter City were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies stormed to a two-goal lead within half an hour and, in truth, could have had a much larger lead were it not for the reactions of Christopher Pym and the offside flag. Though this result appears to […]
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Exeter City beat Stevenage to move into top three
Exeter City built on their dramatic mid-week extra time win against Forest Green Rovers with a 2-1 victory over Stevenage. City cruised for the majority of the game, but the final ten minutes saw the visitors come close to equalising several times – stoic defending ensured the Grecians hung on for a vital win in […]
Exeter City mount incredible comeback to progress in FA Cup
This was a night full of drama. Two red cards, two penalties, extra-time and a late winner. Exeter City secured passage into the third round with a stoic and grafting comeback; City were meek in the first half and went into the break 1-0 down, but an inspirational come-back saw 10 men Exeter draw […]
Grecian Corner: On The Road
Forest Green Rovers vs Exeter City FA Cup 2nd round, 02/12/17 Attendance: 2,250 Referee: Gavin Ward I’ve always had a soft spot for the romance of the FA Cup. It brings back childhood memories spending hours of Cup Final day gathered round the TV, as well as more recently being sent into delirium alongside 2,000 […]
Grecian Corner: what have we learnt from first 5 games at SJP?
I n the first of a fortnightly column from our friends over at the Grecian Society, Nick Marsden takes a look at five things we’ve learnt from the first five games at St James Park. Reid-Stockley partnership stagnant In light of Ollie Watkins’ departure, the signing of youngster Jayden Stockley was surprising given the similarities […]
Exeter City 2-0 Grimsby Town: Grecians run out convincing winners
E xeter City eased to victory against a dire Grimsby Town, with goals from Jayden Stockley and a scintillating effort from Liam McAlinden ensuring the Grecians resumed winning ways, having not been victorious in the league since the 7th October. Paul Tisdale’s side started the brighter of the two teams, with energetic running from McAlinden […]
Exeter City FC avoid upset against Heybridge Swifts
Exeter City 3 Stockley (59, 63), McAlinden (86) Heybridge Swifts 1 Bantick (70) FA Cup – First Round KO: 14:00, Sat 5 Nov. ———————— Exeter City avoided a first-round FA Cup upset as they overcame a determined Heybridge Swifts side at St. James’s Park. City began the game brightly. A long ball forward from the […]
Exeter City fall 1-0 to Port Vale
Exeter City suffered their second consecutive defeat at the hands of a struggling Port Vale. A Tom Pope goal in the 25th minute was enough to hand the visitors all three points, despite continued Exeter pressure. The Grecians found it hard to settle into their rhythm and stamp any authority on a match that, ostensibly, […]
Breathless 10 minutes condemn Exeter City to defeat
A head of the visit of Luton Town to St James Park on Tuesday night, Exeter City appeared to have steadied the ship with regards to their league form. Strong away performances at Carlisle and then Wycombe rebuilt some confidence among the Grecians as they sat second in League 2 – some feared a 3-0 […]
Jayden Stockley shines as Exeter City bounce back in style
P rior to Exeter City’s clash with 20th placed Morecambe, there was clear cause for concern for both sides. Just four days before, in front of a bumper crowd of 4,700 including over 400 Grecian Society members, City fell to a ruthless Notts County side 0-3. The glaring omission of talisman Jordan Moore-Taylor at the […]