Exeter City and York City played out a 1-1 draw at St James Park, as the wait for the first win of 2014/15 continued for both sides.
The teams were level for just seven minutes, before David Wheeler rose brilliantly above marker Femi Ilesanmi to head home Matt Oakley’s delivery from deep.
However it was centre-half Keith Lowe that earned York’s equaliser, heading in a swinging corner from Luke Summerfield with ten minutes left on the clock.
Exeter had to defend solidly throughout but also created chances to win the...
Exeter City’s wait for a first win of 2014/15 continued at the Pirelli Stadium, as Burton Albion – whose perfect start continued with a fourth win – were 1-0 victors.
It was a goal before the break by Stuart Beavons that ultimately made the difference on the scoreshee, volleying in from inside the area past an otherwise infallible Christy Pym.
Exeter exerted everything in the final throes and came close to snatching a late equaliser as Graham Cummins almost got onto a spill by a Jon McLaughlin, but it wasn’t to be for the Grecians.
An unfortunate own goal by Scot Bennett, followed by a composed Dan Gosling finish saw the Cherries progress through to the second round of the league cup.
It was a fine evening that welcomed both sets of supporters to St James Park in the opening fixture in the Capital One cup. Paul Tisdale took to the pitch just before kick-off to officially accept the FA equality and fair play trophy for the previous season, as the Grecians lined up with the Big Bank behind them.
Paul Tisdale had made three changes to the side that drew with...
A thrilling afternoon of football saw the Grecians hold Portsmouth to a well-earned 1-1 draw at St James Park.
A goal from Tom Nichols saw the home side take the lead in the middle of the first half, but a Jed Wallace equaliser ensured that both sides shared the points in this exhilarating start to the 2014/15 campaign.
An electric atmosphere greeted the players as they took to the field, with both sets of supporters evidently anticipating the first competitive fixture of the season.
Due to a raft of injuries and illnesses, Paul Tisdale named himself as a sub in the...
The Grecians will begin their League Two campaign this coming Saturday at 3pm as they welcome Portsmouth to St James' Park.
Paul Tisdale, who is the second longest serving manager in current English football, only behind Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger, having been at Exeter for over eight years, will lock horns with newly appointed Portsmouth manager Andy Awford, who joined the club in early May after the club decided to sack Richie Barker.
The last time these two met was in February earlier this year; which saw them battle out a 1-1 draw at St James Park. A 90+4 minute...
The Day We Played Brazil has been wowing audiences at the Exeter Northcott Theatre since it opened on Wednesday 16 July and a group of audience members in particular on Saturday evening’s performance had a very special reason to see the show.
The musical celebrates the 100th anniversary of Exeter City becoming the first team to ever play Brazil and follows the stories of the 1914 footballers who went on the South American tour. Billy Smith and Bill Lovett were two of the footballers who played in the historic tour and members of both of their families travelled down from the north...
Exeter City fans unable to make the journey to Brazil for their team's anniversary game can still enjoy some of the experience.
The current Exeter City squad will be playing a Fluminese team in Rio on the day in a match to commemorate the 100th anniversary of when the sides first met.
From 2pm on Sunday there will be sideshows, face painters, mascots, BBQ food and the bars will be open, and look out for a Stagecoach open top bus to catch a ride up to the ground.
Music will be provided in the afternoon by Streetheat Samba Band and Daniel Rangel from Brazil playing...
Bookings are now being taken for Exeter City FC’s Football in the Community roadshows, which are again running throughout the summer holidays across the region. The events kick off with a Summer Launch Party on Monday 28 July, which is a full day’s festival of fun and games for children aged 5-14 at St Luke’s Science and Sports College and costs just £10.
“We are doing something a little bit different at our party to launch the summer events this year,” said Scott Walker, sports development officer. “As well as football, we are going to be offering taster sessions in tennis, table...
Exeter City’s Director of Football Steve Perryman confirmed that no clubs have as yet made a transfer bid for teenage midfielder Matt Grimes.
There have been no bids so far and no discussions with anyone relating to a transfer," Steve Perryman
Speculation linking the midfielder away from St James Park has been rife in local and national media in recent days, with reports linking a host of Premier League and Championship clubs with the Exeter City Academy graduate.
The 18-year-old has had an eventful inaugural season since signing his first professional contract last...
Rehearsals for The Day We Played Brazil are now well underway and the talented community company are already bringing the amazing musical that tells Exeter City's epic story to life.
However, there is still a chance to get involved in this once in a lifetime experience as a musical about football needs lots of young men. If you have been too shy to step forward or think you have missed the boat check out www.thedayweplayedbrazil.com to see what you are missing and e-mail weplayedbrazil@gmail.com to find out how you can get involved.
