From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1989
Brian Mc Dermott gets his first goal for city in a 4-0 away win at Torquay
2017
Exeter City scored two late goals to beat Morecambe 3-1 at St James Park and move up to fifth in the table. Wheeler, Reid and McAlinden on target in Exeter City victory
From a recent donation of tickets, Autograghs, badges and other ephemera - thank you Kevin
And another donation to catalogue and sort including some rare player photos and programmes.
And a Bertie Shirt
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1912
A Collection was made at the home game v C. Palace for the Titanic Fund. The club flag was flown at half mast.
1918
Joe Bulcock, appeared for city in 1908 is killed in France in WW1.
2004
Conference officials lift the threat of a 12 point deduction
2011
Exeter Ladies lost on penalties to Marine Academy, Plymouth in thd Devon County FA Cup, a team 2 divisions higher than Exeter.
2015
Grecian Grey (Greg Hill) is voted! Capital one supporter of the year for League Two.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1924
Although Gillingham tried very hard they could not produce the form they displayed in the first half, but with only a few minutes remaining, and Exeter's victory seemingly assured, a corner was won by Berry, from which Jones equalised.
Museum today was very busy
250 visitors lots of donations
Rare programmes in a large donation of all sorts
A Bertie Cozic signed shirt
£70 in donations and large amounts of old foreign currency & old coins and notes
We had visitors from as far afield as Stockport, Dawlish, the USA and Pinhoe.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1960
Eric Welsh makes his debut for Exeter at SJP in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace
2018
Chelsea and City appear in front of the Professional Football Compensation. Committee to agree the fee for Ethan Ampadu
Exeter Cathedral are running a ‘Young Historian of the Year’ program.
“It would be great to get some of the young entrants taking the history of Exeter City FC as the subject of their presentation.”
2017
A Leon Legge's header sends Exeter City to defeat away at Cambridge United
2018
Exeter City kept up their hopes for automatic promotion with a vital 2-1 win over Chesterfield at St James Park. Jayden Stockley opened the scoring
2021
Jess Sandland made her debut for Exeter City,
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1915
Exeter City played the last Southern League game at SJP until the end of WW1. Reading were he visitors and won 1-0.
1985
Exeter Ladies beat Tongwynlais at home 1-0 with a goal from ex England International, Sarah Pollard.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1921
Exeter City get their their 1st ever Football League away win 2-1 at Reading.
1962
Exeter City won the final of the Devon Professional challenge bowl, but in so doing they lost keeper Tinsley, he injured his back
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:- 1949
Steve Walkers benefit match at SJP against Southampton
1980
Peter Rogers gets his first goal for
1990
A great Easter Saturday as City win 2-0 at Plainmoor against Torquay. Shaun Taylor and Angus McPherson - on loan from Glasgow Rangers get the goals
2013
Two goals on his full debut by Jamie Reid helped Exeter to a 2-2 draw v Wimbledon in front of a record crowd at Kingsmeadow.
2021
Exeter lost 2-1 at Barrow, Pierce Sweeney found the net with all but the last kick of the game,
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1953
Exeter City played an All Stars X1 in a benefit game for Fred Davey and Angus MacKay
1998
Manager Peter Fox refused to defend sent-off striker Steve Flack as gritty Exeter City kept in touch with the promotion race.
1981
Exeter LFC reached the final of the PS Trophy with a 2-1 win v Barry, with goals by Turner and Thomas.
2004
Foyewa's winner from Nade's cross nine minutes from time dented Exeter's play-off hopes.
2008
In a nail biting end to the season, a 2-1 home win over Northwich put City back on track.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1939
It is doubtful if the Southend supporters have ever seen their team so outplayed this season as they were during the first hour of the match ,Exeter won 1-0.
1963
City Reserves, beat Glastonbury by 3 goals to none, all scored by Graham Rees.
1936
Exeter, who led at the interval by two clear goals, were full value for their point at Selhurst Park. There were 12,000 spectators.
Palace 2-2 City.
2009
A last-gasp equaliser from Billy Clarke earned a draw for League Two leaders Brentford against automatic promotion rivals Exeter.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1908
The City brought off another fine win, their record score of the season. Essa were everywhere outclassed, but are full of pluck. Final score: 6-1.
1917
Spencer Bassett is killed in WW1 at Arras.
1915
Croydon Common v Exeter City .This was one of our last matches before football was finally suspended for WW1,
1976
A solitary Alan Beer goal was enough to beat Workington at home
1981
Exeter's third-string goalkeeper Steve Nute, 18, held out until the 75th-minute against over-eager Barnsley.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1983
Exeter LFC put the Women's Western League title within their grasp yesterday when they beat their main rivals Cardiff 2-1
1993
Exeter City win 3-0 at Argyle to complete a league double
Highlights
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From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1924
George Appleyard makes his debut - and scores for City in a 1-0 away win at Bristol city
2024
Exeter WFC beat Keynsham 5-0 away
Happy Birthday George Ley
Museum today
100 plus visitors from Canada, South Africa, Sydney, Doncaster and Budleigh Salterton. Thank you for coming to see us and for all the wonderful donations including foreign coins and notes for our joint fundraising with the Supporters Club
2008
Exeter City Legends' play a Liverpool legends team at SJP in a charity match. The Liverpool legends side includes Phil Neal, John Wark, Ronnie Whelan and Jan Molby.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1979
City get a vital 1-0 win, away, at Southend as they head for their highest ever league finish, in Division 3. A Steve Neville penalty seals he points.
1991
City's home game v Shrewsbury is abandoned at half time after a monsoon-like storm
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
2008
A Steve Basham goal gives City a 1-0 away win at Stevenage and takes us into the final play-off of place in the Blue Square Premier league.
2010
Exeter drew 0-0 at Brentford
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1927
Exeter play Southampton in a benefit match for Ellis Crompton and draw 1-1.
1931
Stan Barber scores his first goal for Exeter City in a 4-2 defeat away, to Fulham.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1953
Good Friday and City travel to Aldershot. Despite having a man sent off -Eddie Murphy and going 1-0 down to a penalty, Exeter battle back for a 1-1 draw.
1954
Promotion chasing Ipswich were the visitors and defeated City 2-1
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1921
Bob Pollard makes his league debut for Exeter in a 1-0 home win over Luton
1974
City refuse to travel to Scunthorpe with only 9 fit playes. The FL fine the club £6,094.
The match report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1908
Arthur Chadwick is appointed as Exeter City's 1st manager
1953
Norman Dodgin is appointed City Manager.
1969
Johnny Newman is appointed Manager.
1988
Dave Walter becomes the 1st city goalkeeper to get a 'red card'
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1979
Peter Rogers and Ian Main make their league debuts for city in a win over Rotherham 2-0 home
1953
Norman Kirkman leaves his Post as City Manager tor Bradford