By Nick Powell, Print Sport Editor Exeter City’s dismal run in League Two Play-Off Finals continued as they were thrashed by Northampton Town in a dire performance at Wembley. The Grecians made the worst possible start as they fell behind inside ten minutes, with Ryan Watson’s deflected strike beating Jonny Maxted in the bottom corner. […]
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Exeter City Wembley Bound – Exeter City 3-1 Colchester United (AET) (Agg 3-2)
Extra-time goal sees Grecians head back to Wembley
Colchester United 1-0 Exeter City
Cohen Bramall’s 80th minute strike was the difference as Colchester took a vital lead into the second leg of the League Two Play-off semi-final. Exeter now face an uphill battle to make the Play-off final after Bramall’s superb free kick gave Colchester a 1-0 victory at an empty Community Stadium. In a cagey affair with […]
City Set for Promotion Fight
Print Sport Editor Nick Powell looks at the news that Exeter City will face Colchester United for a place in the League Two play-off final For the third time in four seasons, here we are. After agonisingly missing out on the League Two play-offs last season, Exeter return to the fight for a prize that […]
City Hammer the Irons: Exeter City 3-1 West Ham United U21s
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.
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 […]