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Exeter City completed a double for the season over Capital One Cup finalists Bradford City with a superb 4-1 victory at St James Park.

City’s first goal had a touch of fortune about it when Bantams goalkeeper Matt Duke bundled into his own net, and a debut goal from loanee Lawson D’Ath put the hosts two up at the break.

Kyel Reid cut City’s lead to a single goal late in the second half, but strikes by Scot Bennett and John O’Flynn put the sheen on a great victory and an important three points in the race for promotion.

Amongst the starting XI for the Grecians was D’...

Exeter Chiefs young gun Jack Nowell has spoken of his delight after he was today crowned as the LV=Breakthrough Player for the 2012/13 season.

Cornishman Nowell beat off nine other rivals for the prestigious accolade which is designed to recognise the next generation of young players under 23 competing in the LV=Cup; a competition renowned for developing future international stars.

Nowell was nominated for the LV= Breakthrough Player Award following his outstanding performances throughout all four pool stages of this season’s LV=Cup and went onto beat the likes of Bath’s...

Preview: Exeter City v Gillingham Just as Exeter City’s home form has begun to pick up – seven points and three clean sheets over 270 minutes at the Park – the ‘business end’ of the season kicks in, with top-of-the-table Gillingham the visitors to St James Park this Tuesday evening.

If ever there was a time for the Grecians to demonstrate their promotion credentials then surely this match against the Gills – the one team across npower League 2 with an ounce of breathing space – is their opportunity. With no team listed as among the club’s main rivals (according to a 2003 Football...

Just started running and want to experience a race? Or a seasoned runner wanting to compete during the summer season?

Then Ironbridge Runner Events has plenty for you to choose from.

Starting off on Sunday 5 May, there is the Exeter Family Run Run. With no minimum or maximum age restrictions, this 1.5 mile event around Exeter Quay is something the whole family can enjoy.

Alongside this event the Schools Challenge will be taking place. Children from Exeter primary schools who have been running a mile a week will complete their challenge to run a cumulative half...