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Lavelle’s Silver Thorn too strong in Exeter feature

The Emma Lavelle-trained Silver Thorn won the feature Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, making virtually all the running to score by two lengths from co-favourite El Granjero at Exeter yesterday, where the sun shone on a beautiful day at Haldon Hill.

The grey had won his previous start at Doncaster in December, with his trainer reporting that he was progressing well. Lavelle said: “He’s still learning and he only ever really does as much as he needs to, which is great as he’ll keep improving. We’re very pleased with how he’s handled the ground today, which means he’ll go on...

Report: Forest Green Rovers 0 Exeter City 1

Exeter City’s earned a valuable three points at Forest Green Rovers despite being reduced to 10 men for the majority of the second half.

The Grecians, who took the lead after four minutes through Nigel Atangana, had their goalscorer sent-off for a straight red card a minute into the second half and then had to withstand 18 shots at their goal, including one penalty, to earn a victory.

Matt Taylor made three changes to the side that had drawn with Colchester United last time out as Nicky Law, Nigel Atangana and Ryan Bowman came back into the side.

And it was one of...

Match report: Colchester United 2 Exeter City 2

Exeter City ended 2019 two points off the top of Sky Bet League Two after they fought back from a goal down to earn a well-deserved point at Colchester United.

Ryan Bowman got the all-important equaliser from the penalty spot with 14 minutes left to play after he had raced through on goal only to be brought down by Tom Lapslie. It represented and entertaining end to what was a match that initially City had taken the lead in before falling behind to goals from Harry Pell and Theo Robinson.

City manager made four changes to the starting line-up as in came Jayden Richardson,...

Match report: Exeter City 1 Newport County AFC 0

Lee Martin scored the only goal of the game as Exeter City recorded a 1-0 victory over Newport County AFC at St James Park.

The goal came after only 13 minutes of the match and the Grecians put in a strong defensive display, in difficult conditions, to see out the match and extend the gap between themselves and fourth place to six points.

Manager Matt Taylor made two changes to the starting line-up as Jake Taylor and Tom Parkes came back into the side at the expense of Archie Collins and Dean Moxey.

The Grecians started well in rainy conditions that made an already...

Is League One the Pinnacle for Exeter City Football Club?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 12/26/2019 - 3:53pm

As the 2019/20 season moves into the second half, Exeter City are once again looking like they can challenge for promotion from League Two back up to League One. They were relegated from the third tier back in 2012 and since then they have been trying hard to get back up there. Is this where the club belongs, and once they are there, will there ever be the chance for them to progress further?

It may be a little pessimistic to say, but it is unlikely that Exeter City will ever have the crowds and financial backing to make it up to the Championship, and if they do, staying there will...

Can Exeter City Claim Promotion? Five Key Dates That Will Decide It

As we move into the year 2020, is this the year that Exeter City can finally land promotion to League One? The Grecians have put themselves in with a chance of doing so, and the whole city will be behind them should the stay in contention over the coming weeks. There are many big games ahead for the club, and these are likely to decide if they reach League One or not. For those following our club, here are six key dates that will decide whether Exeter City will be promoted or not this season.

#1 Saturday 25th January - vs Colchester (H)

Colchester are on the edge of the...

Match report: Exeter City 3 Walsall 3

Exeter City battled back from three goals down to earn a point at home to Walsall.

The Grecians had a poor opening half hour of the match where an own goal from Pierce Sweeney, a strike from Caolan Lavery and a header from Josh Gordon had them three-nil down after half an hour. However, they showed great resolve to pull the tie back to 3-2 before half-time and then equalised in the second half through Lee Martin.

Manager Matt Taylor made three changes to the City line-up as Lee Martin, Jack Sparkes and Nicky Law came into the side at the expense of Jake Taylor, Tom Parkes...

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The Grand National, Probably the most famous race day ever

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 12/21/2019 - 6:57am

The Grand National is a household right of passage for the youngsters in the UK, it is normally the first time that you get to choose a horse racing pick, you sit for hours thinking you are breaking down all the different stats acting all grown up then as a young kid you see a name, something just speaks to you about it!

So, you tell your mum or dad in all seriousness (while trying not to cackle) my choice is “Because I Couldn’t see” or my favourite “Shotgun Willy” for no other reason than in a youngster’s mind I was giggling at willy

Although for a lot of people the Grand...

Exeter Chiefs side to face Leicester Tigers

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 12:44pm

Exeter Chiefs may have cranked up the gears in recent weeks, but head coach Ali Hepher says his side can ill afford to take their foot off the pedal as they rev themselves up for a crucial month ahead in the Gallagher Premiership.

Back-to-back wins over Sale Sharks in the Heineken Champions Cup not only extended the Chiefs winning streak to five games, but allowed them to move within touching distance of the knockout phases of Europe for only the second time in the club's history.

Champions Cup matters, however, have now been put on the back burner until next month and it's...

Exeter City's Dino Visser named leasing.com Tophy Player of the Round

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/20/2019 - 11:41am

Following the completion of round two of the 2019/20 Leasing.com Trophy, Exeter City’s Dino Visser has been named as the player of the round. Fans were given the chance to vote for the player who they thought deserves the trophy at EFL.com/playeroftheround and those who voted for Visser have been placed into a draw, with the winner taking home some fantastic signed merchandise.

Exeter faced a tough tie following their advancement from the group stages, with Oxford United their opponents at St James Park. Not content with a series of superb reaction stops which earned Exeter a 0-0...

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