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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.
From the Grecian Archive on this day

1950 City go through to Round 3 of the FA Cup with a 3-0 home win over Swindon

1997 Exeter City play Arsenal in an FA Youth Cup tie 3rd Round. At Exeter,

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December 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day In 1924 FA Cup QF5 2R, v Newport at Ashton Gate,City won 1-0 with a goal scored by Harold Blackmore, a young centre forward from Silverton; he had travelled to be at the game with the reserves to watch, and was called from the crowd to play.
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in

1985 City get a 2-1 away win at Bristol City in the 2nd round of the FA Cup - their reward was a tie in 3rd Round at Everton.

And the museum has the gavel!!?

1935 Wynne Crompton joins city from Crystal Palace
December 7, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Museum today

Over 150 visitors and a lot of talking. Thanks for the help William Nimmo and good to see you William Barrett. And great to see Grace, hope you had a great time.
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in 1965

City play a friendly against Slovan Bratislava. The Czech side included six players of International experience and they showed their class with intricate inter passing and running off the ball.
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day

On this day in:-

1982 Exeter LFC beat Illogan 4-3 in the WFA Cup R2.

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1989 City lose 5-2 in their 4th round replay in League Cup at Sunderland
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day

1926 City score 8 at home in an 8-1 win over Coventry.

1948 City thrash Barnet, away, 6-2 in the 1st round of the FA Cup. The original tie, on the 27th November, was called off because of fog.

1991 Cliff Bastin, dies at the age of 79.
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
In 1938 Exeter enjoyed no luck at Meadow Lane and were beaten 3-1

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We have the programme too. And 20/49 programmes from the season.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1953
Exeter beat HMS Eagle 7-2 in “grand floodlight attraction”

1964

City play Arsenal in a friendly to mark the switch on of the new floodlights. Arsenal won 4-1 in front of 11507 spectators, Frank McClintock scores a hat-trick.
December 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day

2009 Exeter lose 1-0 at Bristol Rovers

1966 Exeter lose 2-0 in a 2nd Round FA Cup replay at Luton.

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December 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Sid Thomas, Reverend Reid and William Fenwick from 1905- Sid is in our Hall of Fame.

We are currently updating/our 1905/06 match reports by adding photos and other information.

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November 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in

On this day in:-

1974
Alan Beer makes his debut and scores in a 1-1 draw at Rochdale,

2017

Another 4 City legends' were inducted to Hall of Fame' Sidney Thomas, Graham Rees , Peter Hatch and the late Adam Stansfield

Time for more inductions?
November 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in

1989

City draw 2-2 with Sunderland at SJP in the League Cup round 4. Rowbotham and Neville get the goals.

Highlights

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1982

Pat Wakeham, the commercial manager, had a Testimonial match at Exeter, Watford were the opponents
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1934
City move into R2 of the FA Cup after beating Charton 5-2 in a Round 1 replay, The 1st game at Charlton was a 2-2 draw.

1992
Scott Hiley nets a hat trick in a 3-2 away win at Reading.
Does anyone have the film or can help us with digitising our media
November 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Great day in the museum

We had a few guests including @EX2 group who are doing a great job at the club, getting it ready for the next game.
A group from Birmingham and some stunning work by Willie and Martin - Preparing displays for identification and labelling and for our upcoming FA Cup match
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Great day in the museum

We had a few guests including @EX2 group who are doing a great job at the club, getting it ready for the next game.
A group from Birmingham and some stunning work by Willie and Martin - Preparing displays for identification and labelling and for our upcoming FA Cup match
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1920

City lose 2-1 to Crystal Palace in a Division 3 'away' league match. The Game was played at The Dell, Southampton an Crystal Palace's home ground was closed.

Report

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And in photos on this day
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Museum today
A few photos and visitors, lots of donations, including reserves programmes from the mid 50’s, books and newspapers, some financial donations and wonderful 125 years watch.

The remembrance exhibit has come down, more QR codes added and notes on displays have been started.
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
John Newman RIP
Very sad news

Former Exeter City manager John Newman has passed away aged 91.
John played in the 1956 FA Cup final for Birmingham City and also played for Leicester & Exeter
He also managed Grimsby Town, Derby County and Hereford United
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in

1995

Martin Phillips transfers to Manchester City for of £500,000 a then record fee.

2001

Exeter LFC beat Ross Town 3-0. With 2 goals by Becky Batten and one from Becky Folds

(We really need help with the Women’s section on the archive.)
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1926

Exeter City Police played Exeter United Garages at SJP

1973

Yet more City misery as they lose in the FA 1st round, 1-0 at home to non-league Alvechurch
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
On this day in photos in photos, haven’t learnt how to put large amounts of text on @bsky.app yet.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1919
The Supporters Club hold a collection at the game against Northampton for Billy Smith who lost a leg in WW1.

1961

City Play a friendly against OFK Belgrade losing 4-2 to the visitors
November 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Meeting with Ramm this morning in the museum at Exeter City FC
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM