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Exeter City put an end to a disappointing run of results with a 2-0 win over visitors AFC Wimbledon. Veteran Jamie Cureton opened the scoring for City with a composed finish just after the half-hour mark, and John O’Flynn sealed the victory with a low drive 20 minutes from time. AFC Wimbledon rallied in the second half but City’s dominance was reflected in the result. City manager Paul Tisdale made just a single change to the starting XI after the weekend’s FA Cup tie against Bury. Amankwaah took a seat on the bench with Steve Tully slotting in at right-back, while John O’Flynn made his...

City made two changes after last week's 3-0 defeat at Cheltenham. Pat Baldwin came in to form a back three alongside Coles and Amankwaah and Alan Gow started in partnership with Jamie Cureton up front. Arron Davies missed out through injury and Jimmy Keohane dropped to the bench. The new 3-5-1-1 formation allowed Scot Bennett to return to midfield.

The home side started with intent and David Healy’s early cross went all the way across the Exeter box. Dominic Poleon had plenty of time at the far post but shot first time and hit the bar.

City’s reply inevitably came from Alan...

Exeter Chiefs prop Chris Budgen dedicated his try in his side's Aviva Premiership win over Worcester Warriors to the memory of his premature twin sons who died recently.

The 39-year-old New Zealander claimed Exeter's final score in their 33-9 victory at Sandy Park - a result which ended a three-game losing streak for the Chiefs in both the league and cup.

Introduced as a late replacement, Budgen - aided by a hefty shove from his team-mates - burrowed his way over from close range to claim his second score of the season and ensure the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten...

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale has declared his side up for the cup as he prepares his side to face Bury this Saturday (3pm) at Gigg Lane in the first round of the FA Cup.

Tisdale believes the distraction of the FA Cup could kick-start some form for the Grecians.

He said: “A cup draw is only a good cup draw once you have won it and a bad draw once you have lost it.

“It is a game away from the league programme and I suppose both ourselves and Bury have not had a great run recently. I think we will both be using this for a kick-start for some better form and better...