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Exeter City FC Museum Charity
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The Museum was founded in 2018 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Overseen by the ECFC Museum Trust (registered charity number: 1180297) our aim is to preserve and share the history and heritage of the football club.
On this day in:-

1907
Exeter City had their 1st Plymouth League match. They had originally picked a strong 11, but last minute changes were made. Warner is laid up with neuralgia, while the Battery men, Coates, Chapman, and Pryce, had been forbidden to play for the City by their officers.
September 21, 2026 at 7:12 AM
On this day in

1989

Exeter beat Blackburn 3-0 at in the League Cup 2nd round 1st leg. (Despite losing the 2nd leg 2-1 at Ewood Park, city progressed to round 3 4-2 on aggregate.

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September 20, 2026 at 8:55 AM
On this day in

1908
Andy McGuigan scores his first goal for city in the 3-2 home win v Norwich

1982
Exeter FC turned in their worst display of the season a 2-2 draw at home to Frome in the WWL. Exeter stay unbeaten at the top of the league thanks to goals from Penny Wilson and Annie Hesketh.
September 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM
On this day in photos
September 18, 2026 at 7:32 AM
On this day in:-

1930
Stan Barber makes his city debut in a 3-0 defeat at home to Bristol Rovers

1977
A Richard Key penalty save earns City a vital point at Peterborough.

1978
Exeter LFC lost 15-0 at Warminster.

2022
Jay Stansfield makes his full debut for Exeter
September 17, 2026 at 6:55 AM
On this day in:-
1953
Exeter City play a friendly against a Trinidad Touring XI.
1964
Peter Shearing makes his home debut in a 1-0 defeat v Shrewsbury

1988
Dick Pym passed away, aged 95

1998
Death of Ian Main, ex-city goalkeeper who made 78 appearances between 1978 and 1982. He was 38 years old.
September 16, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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Grecians! 🚨

We want to see you in your best and oldest City shirts this Saturday as we celebrate 1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ years! 🎉

The oldest shirt on show will win 2x hospitality places for a future match! Find out how ⬇️

🔗➡️ exetercityfc.co.uk/ShirtComp

#ECFC #OurWay
September 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
On this day in

1954

Graham Rees makes his debut versus Norwich away, Exeter Lost 3-0, however Graham would go on to make 370 appeavanas for the Grecians scoring 92 goals

1977
Lammie Robertson joins 1st Division Leicester city for £8,000
September 15, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Celebrate 1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ years of Exeter City with us 🎉

Join us on Saturday as mark a milestone when we take on Tranmere Rovers in a 3pm kick-off at the Park 😍

🔗 Find out more ➡️ exetercityfc.co.uk/Anniversaries

#ECFC #OurWay
September 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
On this day in:-

1935
Richard Ebdon makes his league. debut for in a 3-1 home loss to Coventry

1938
A tragic start to be season. City full back Bob Wallace - who had been taken ill. 1 day before when City played Cardill at SJP dies. having undergone an operation from which he never recovered.
September 14, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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📝 From Exeter to Greece: A week to celebrate two historic football stories 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇷

As we celebrate our 1️⃣2️⃣5️⃣th anniversary, we congratulate our friends at Panionios G.S.S, who celebrate their 1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣th birthday today 🎉

Find out more about the story of our friendship ⬇️

#ECFC #OurWay
From Exeter to Greece: A week to celebrate two historic football stories | Exeter City F.C.
As Exeter City celebrates its 125th anniversary season, this week offers another special opportunity to recognise a remarkable football story and a friendship.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:42 AM
On this day in:-
1977
City complete the transfer of Colin Randell from Plymouth.
1998
Elmore Eagles beat Cam Bulldogs 4-1 with goals from Becky B, JoG, Erica, Sam (pen).

2003
Exeter blitzed Forest Green with Dwane Lee & Sean Devine both scoring twice.
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September 13, 2026 at 7:11 AM
On this day in:-

1964

Peter Shearing, makes his city debut in the 2-1 away win against Luton.

2017

Substitute Jayden Stockley struck a last-gasp winner as City saw off Barnet at The Hive. It was Stockley's first goal since his return and secured all three points in the Capital.
September 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
On this day in 1963

George Ley makes debut for city in a in league 1-0 home win over Carlisle. A game which also sees Arnold Mitchell make his 400th appearance for City.
September 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
On this day in 1938.
Exeter City accomplised a useful performance in holding the powerful Reading side to a draw at Elm Park this afternoon, and they were full value for their point. The weather was summerlike, and the pitch in beautiful condition.
September 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM
On this day in:-

1962

Cecil Smyth makes his debut for City in a 3-1 defeat at Brentford. He would go on to make 300 appearances for the Grecians.
1948
Bill Harower makes his league debut for city in a 3-3 home draw with Aldershot
September 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM
On this day in:-
1932
Jack Scott scores his first city goal in a 3-1 home win over Northampton
1951
Bill Brown joins city from Reading.

1985
A 2-0 home defeat by Southend sees the twins Alan and Gary Kimble play together. This was a 1st time that twins had played for a City 1st team.
September 7, 2026 at 7:02 AM
On this day in:-
1908 City play their 1st home league game in the Southern League v Bristol Rvrs, 3-3 draw, with goals from Watson & Parnell 2.
1931 Fred Whitlow scores his first goal for Exeter in a 4-1 win over Brentford.
2003 ECFC Supporters Trust purchased a majority shareholding of the club.
September 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM
On this day in:-
1916
Death of Percy Worner in WW1 whist serving with the 9th Devons.
1937
Henry Harry Bowl scores twice on his league debut in a 3-2 win v Bristol City
1963
City reach the 2nd round of the League Cup for the 1st time after a 1-0 victory at Oxford. John Cochrane scores the winner.
September 4, 2026 at 6:57 AM
On this day in:-

1919

City play Reading at SJP in the 1st Southern League game since the end of the War.

They did play matches earlier in 1919 - long read

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September 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
On this day in

1908
Bob Watson, City's 1st professional captain, makes his debut as Exeter draw 2-2 at Millwall, their 1st ever game in the Southern League. Jim 'Daisy' Bell made his debut, scoring both City goals.
1931
Fred Whitlow makes his debut tor city in a 3-0 defeat to Fulham at SJP
September 2, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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😊 Matchday Family Fun: Barnet

There is something for the whole family for the midweek trip to SJP as we take on Barnet! 💪

From joining the flag waving guard of honour 🚩 to fun and games in the Junior Grecians Family Zone! 🎮

🔗 Find out more ⬇️

#ECFC #OurWay
Matchday Family Fun: Barnet | Exeter City F.C.
There is something for everyone at SJP!
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August 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
On this day in:-

1963
Barry Redwood makes his city debut.

2012
Cureton, Davies & O'Flynn net for City. as City romped to a fine 3-0 win over visitors Burton Albion to confirm their best start to a season for 12 years in front of 3707 delighted supporters.
September 1, 2026 at 7:49 AM
On this day in:-

1946
City wear red & white hooped shirts for the 1st time, Duggie Regan makes his league debut.

1968
City draw 2-2 at home with Brentford in a Saturday game with a 7:30 kick off

1977
City lose 3-1 at home to Aston Villa in the League Cup 2nd round.
August 31, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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All at Exeter City send our best wishes and support to former goalkeeping coach Mel Gwinnett, and his family following Mel’s recent diagnosis ❤️

Lorraine, Stacey and Danielle are raising funds for Maggie’s Centres, who have supported the family throughout Mel’s treatment.

Please donate if you can ⬇️
Ambers, A Call for Your Support Please
Please could you consider making a donation in support of cancer care charity Maggie's Centres.
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August 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM