Monday, April 14, 2025

Exeter City

 



Exeter City was founded in 1904 and joined the Football League in 1920 as a founding member of the Third Division. Though the club has mostly played in the lower tiers of English football (League One and Two), it has a long and proud history of being a community-focused club.

One unique piece of history: Exeter City were the first team to play against the Brazil national team during a 1914 tour of South America — a notable fact celebrated by both clubs.


Trophies and Honours:

While Exeter City has not won major national trophies, it has achieved various lower-league honors, including:

  • Football League Third Division South Cup: Winners (1933–34)

  • Conference Premier Playoff Winners: 2008

  • Multiple promotions between League Two and League One


Notable Players and Managers:

  • Cliff Bastin – Perhaps the most famous player to come through the Exeter ranks, later becoming a legend at Arsenal and playing for England.

  • Tony Kellow – Club legend and top scorer in the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Matt Taylor – A respected recent manager (2018–2022), led Exeter to multiple playoff runs.

Current manager (as of 2024): Gary Caldwell, a former Wigan Athletic and Scotland defender, who took over in 2022.


Best Domestic and International Runs:

  • Best FA Cup performance: Quarter-finals in 1930–31

  • Best EFL Cup run: Fourth Round (1989–90)

  • European history: No major international appearances, but their 1914 tour of South America and match against Brazil remain a historic highlight.


Current Status (2024):

As of the 2023–24 season, Exeter City are competing in EFL League One (the third tier of English football). They have had a mixed campaign but remain stable and competitive, aiming to push for the top half of the table or a potential playoff spot in the coming seasons. The club is known for nurturing young talent, often promoting academy players to the first team and selling them to bigger clubs.


Stadium – St James Park:

  • Location: Exeter, Devon

  • Opened: 1904

  • Capacity: ~8,800

  • Surface: Grass

  • The stadium has seen several renovations and remains a tight, atmospheric ground that’s loved by fans for its close-knit feel and community spirit.


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