Jack Holmes recounts Exeter City’s classy 3-1 triumph over West Ham United U21s in their final group fixture of the 2019/20 EFL Trophy.
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Tough at the top: Exeter City vs Forest Green
Michael Rudling reports from St James Park as second-placed City hosted Forest Green Rovers, top of the table going into the game. Second-placed Exeter City hosted league-leaders Forest Green Rovers at St James Park today, where an early goal from Ryan Bowman secured what could be a vital 3 points in the Grecians’ promotion bid. […]
Hallowed Ground: The Sanctity of St. James’ Park
The first time is always special. Whether it’s the ghostly glow above the surrounding rooftops during a midweek evening kick-off, or the low rumble of thousands of voices shouting in unison at 3pm on a Saturday, you don’t forget it. The wonder of a community football club’s hallowed turf has inspired, enthralled and united communities […]
Lacklustre Exeter punished by Coventry in League Two Play-Off Final
Exeter City missed out on promotion to League One at the final hurdle for the second year running, after falling to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Coventry City at Wembley Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. After a goalless first half, wonderful strikes from defenders Jordan Willis and Jack Grimmer, either side of a […]
Grecian Corner: automatic promotion beckons for Exeter City
Do they have what it takes to get promotion? Writing this on a cold Saturday night after City romped home to a 3-1 victory against promotion contenders Swindon Town, the answer to the question posed seems obvious, surely League 1 beckons? However, this 17/18 Squad have often taught fans not to get too hopeful […]
Exeter City U’23 battling against the odds
As the ball sailed over the heads of the Sunderland defenders, there seemed little danger. The nearest man was Jack Rodwell; the very Rodwell who has won 3 England caps, commanded over £20 million in transfer fees and earns a reported £60,000 a week. Surely such an accomplished defender would have no problems dealing with […]
Grecians hit groove against Forest Green Rovers
A wet St James’ Park laid host to a struggling Forest Green Rovers who fell short against Playoff hopefuls Exeter City. The Grecians have been on somewhat of a run lately and have finally broken their poor away form that saw them win just four on the road during the first half of their campaign. […]
Shrewd Exeter City see off Coventry City
Exeter City’s match against Coventry City was one of heightened importance, over the busy Christmas period the Grecians had stuttered on their bid for promotion to league 2 and lying in 8th place, a win was sorely needed. The visitors to St James park, Coventry Coventry, were in flying form, having just recorded one of the […]
Mid-season review: Can Exeter City challenge for the title?
At the time of writing, Exeter City sit in 8th spot – just outside the playoffs – but just two points off third, a spot which guarantees automatic promotion into League One. This should be encouraging for a City side who, it appears, haven’t hit top form just yet – losing at Newport County, Colchester […]
Exeter City VS West Brom: Grecians battle, but come up short
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 […]