ECFC

City fans invited to play in Emirates FA Cup gaming tournament

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/23/2016 - 12:32pm

Registering to play in the first ever Emirates FA Cup gaming tournament held at Wembley Stadium closes in one month (18 March 2016). Gamers and super fans from across the world are invited to enter for the chance to represent their team, compete for glory and the opportunity to lift the trophy and win tickets to the illustrious Emirates FA Cup Final on 21 May.

On Saturday 7 May, gamers of varying ability will descend upon Wembley Stadium as the home of football transforms into an epic gaming colosseum set to turn heads and sweat palms in equal measure.

Gamers will face-off...

Exeter City FC says ‘no to homophobia’

Exeter City Football Club will be taking another stand against homophobia at its home game with Newport County (Saturday, February 20; kick off 1pm).

The match has been designated as the Club’s annual “Football v Homophobia” fixture and a number of initiatives to mark the day have been organised by the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust and its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and the Club’s Football in the Community charity.

This is the seventh time that a Football v Homophobia match has been held by Exeter City and the initiative has been backed by first team player and...

ECFC Fans Forum

Event Date: 
11/02/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Apple Suite, Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Exeter

Exeter City Supporters Trust's next Fans Forum is taking place in the Apple Suite at St James Park on Thursday 11th February at 7pm.

Joining the forum for the evening will be City stars (and new Trust members), David Wheeler, Ryan Harley, Will Hoskins and Jamie McAllister.

The Trust would like to encourage younger supporters in particular, especially the Red Legion, to say thank you for creating such a great atmosphere, home and away in recent weeks.

Everyone is encouraged to spread the word far and wide!

The bar will be open upstairs and there will be tea...

Exeter Food Bank at St James' Park

Exeter City FC is proud to support the Exeter Food Bank and has a permanent collection point in Reception, which is emptied regularly.

Just after Christmas we delivered three very large, and heavy bags, to Exeter Food Bank's storage site... Thank you to everyone who contributes to this charity.

We will be collecting food donations on the Trust Stall this Saturday before our match against Accrington.

Items always needed are tins of soup, meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. Also pasta, rice, noodles, biscuits, as well as toiletries...toothpaste, soap, loo rolls, etc....

Exeter City FC accumulating a significant heritage collection thanks to University of Exeter research

The legacy and impact of more than a hundred years of Exeter City FC will be showcased at home ground St James Park thanks to the work of University of Exeter academics. Researchers are working with Exeter City staff, supporters, fans, current and former players to develop a rich archive, which includes film, photographs, sound, and artefacts, to showcase the fascinating history of ECFC and illustrate the role the club and Supporters Trust have played in communities. The creation of the archive is possible thanks to a partnership between University researchers and the football club’s staff...

Exeter v Liverpool: Police advice to fans

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/06/2016 - 2:37pm

Devon and Cornwall Police will continue to work closely in partnership, supporting Exeter City Football club when they host Liverpool FC in the FA Cup this Friday evening, 8 January.

Police will be there to support the staff at the club in ensuring this is an enjoyable family event, providing support to the public wherever needed.

The club are advising fans to arrive early, with gates opening at 6.30pm.

With a sell out crowd all away coaches will be met and escorted by Police.

If any visiting coach have not yet passed details to police please call 101 to...

Extraordinary finish wrecks City fightback

A 99th-minute winner for visiting Luton spoilt a spirited Exeter fightback.

City made two changes from the side that beat Port Vale in the FA Cup, with Matt Oakley making his first start since the draw with Stevenage back in October. Tom Nichols was also recalled, with Troy Brown and David Wheeler both absent with injury.

Craig Woodman was involved in City’s first significant venture forward as he delivered a lovely cross which Alex Nicholls did well to control and poke towards Jamie Reid, who dummied and allowed Joel Grant to have a shot. City’s striker couldn’t find a way...

Watch football stars of the future in Exeter

A rare opportunity to see some top young footballers and potential stars of the future is on offer when Exeter City’s Under 21 team play West Ham Under 21s on Wednesday 2 December in the Premier League Under 21 Cup Round of 32. The game is at Exeter City’s St James Park stadium with a 7pm Kick Off.

West Ham has one of the foremost football academies in the country producing an endless supply of young talent. Most famously they developed Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters who were all World Cup winners with England in 1966.

Other notable graduates of the West Ham...

Two charged following Devon derby arrests

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/23/2015 - 5:02pm

Two men have been charged following arrests made at the Plymouth Argyle Exeter City derby match this weekend.

Callum Leech aged 20 from Exwick Road, Exeter was arrested at Home Park, Plymouth and charged with being drunk in a sports ground. He has been bailed to appear at Plymouth Magistrates on the 9th December.

Joseph Childs aged 21 from Greenbank Avenue, Plymouth was arrested outside of Home Park and charged under the public order act for using threatening or abusive words likely to cause alarm or distress. He has been bailed to appear at Plymouth Magistrates on the 9th...

City beaten at the Hive

Match report: Barnet 2 Exeter City 0

Exeter City's search for a Saturday afternoon away win this season continues after a 2-0 Hallowe’en defeat at Barnet.

City made three changes for this one, and with Jordan Moore-Taylor not involved, Tom McCready came in at right-back and featured alongside a central defensive pairing of Christian Ribeiro and the returning Troy Brown. Ryan Harley was back in the starting line-up, and operated along the flank.

City spent a lot of the first period in defensive positions, with Tom Nichols finding himself in the defensive third a lot...

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