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Report: Exeter City 0 Cheltenham Town 1

Exeter City slipped to a 1-0 defeat at home to the hands of Cheltenham, ending the Grecians’ promotion bid for the 2012/13 campaign.

It was an early goal that ultimately undid City, as Russell Penn’s low effort on his left foot took a wild bobble beyond the reach of Artur Krysiak and found the corner.

City pushed on, but Bradford defeated Burton leaving the Grecians four points adrift of the Bantams in seventh with just a single game remaining.

Pat Baldwin had to miss out completely from the squad, meaning Jordan Moore...

Youngster named in select XI on full debut

Exeter City youngster Jamie Reid was voted into the npower League 2 Team of the Week after a successful first start for the Grecians.

Reid was something of a surprise selection in the starting XI when Exeter travelled to Kingsmeadow to face AFC Wimbledon.

However he vindicated the trust of the backroom staff by turning in a mature performance, which was capped with two great goals to twice give the Grecians the lead.

Regrettably City were held to a draw, as the Dons levelled twice through Luke Moore – who was also...

Exeter City Ladies won a hard fought but thrilling Devon FA Cup Final win at HQ in Newton Abbot this evening, emerging victorius by a score of 4-3 after extra time.

As the scoreline suggests, the game was close but City were worthy winners over their fierce Devon rivals... eventually! City started rather slowly but handled early Argyle pressure and then created chances for Shenton and a Brooks header from a corner. However, in a game that was to swing one way then the other, Middleton opened the scoring for Plymouth from a corner before City got onto the scoresheet when Leah Brooks...

Exeter's new baseball team, the Spitfires, are getting set for their first game in the South West Baseball league. Following several weeks of indoor and outdoor training with their qualified coaches, the team head to Plymouth this Sunday to take on the reigning league champions the Mariners. The team's first home game is on 12 May against Bristol Bats.

It has been a busy pre-season for the new team as they have trained a number of men and women who are completely new to the sport, have had to organise the setting up of their brand new home field at St Luke's Sports College as well...