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 in
1914 John Dockray makes him league debut for City in a 1-0 defeat away at Reading
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1914 John Dockray makes him league debut for City in a 1-0 defeat away at Reading
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December 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1914 John Dockray makes him league debut for City in a 1-0 defeat away at Reading
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1914 John Dockray makes him league debut for City in a 1-0 defeat away at Reading
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From the Grecian Archive on this day
1977 Alan Beer has a testimonial vs West Brom
1987 Colin Appleton resigns as City Manager
1987 John Delve is appointed Manager.
1977 Alan Beer has a testimonial vs West Brom
1987 Colin Appleton resigns as City Manager
1987 John Delve is appointed Manager.
December 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1977 Alan Beer has a testimonial vs West Brom
1987 Colin Appleton resigns as City Manager
1987 John Delve is appointed Manager.
1977 Alan Beer has a testimonial vs West Brom
1987 Colin Appleton resigns as City Manager
1987 John Delve is appointed Manager.
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1955 City beat Hendon 6-2 at home in the 2nd round of the FA Cup." The reward was a home tie against Stoke in the 3rd Round.
2022
Exeter drew 1-1 at home to Sheffield Wednesday
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1955 City beat Hendon 6-2 at home in the 2nd round of the FA Cup." The reward was a home tie against Stoke in the 3rd Round.
2022
Exeter drew 1-1 at home to Sheffield Wednesday
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December 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1955 City beat Hendon 6-2 at home in the 2nd round of the FA Cup." The reward was a home tie against Stoke in the 3rd Round.
2022
Exeter drew 1-1 at home to Sheffield Wednesday
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1955 City beat Hendon 6-2 at home in the 2nd round of the FA Cup." The reward was a home tie against Stoke in the 3rd Round.
2022
Exeter drew 1-1 at home to Sheffield Wednesday
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Museum tonight
115 visitors - a fabulous donation from Exeter City, 150th FA Cup. Added to temporary FA Cup cabinet. A few donations and good to see John from Wimbledon History. Lots of help
115 visitors - a fabulous donation from Exeter City, 150th FA Cup. Added to temporary FA Cup cabinet. A few donations and good to see John from Wimbledon History. Lots of help
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Museum tonight
115 visitors - a fabulous donation from Exeter City, 150th FA Cup. Added to temporary FA Cup cabinet. A few donations and good to see John from Wimbledon History. Lots of help
115 visitors - a fabulous donation from Exeter City, 150th FA Cup. Added to temporary FA Cup cabinet. A few donations and good to see John from Wimbledon History. Lots of help
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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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
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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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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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 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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
2004 The televised FA Cup 3rd round. draw sees Gary Pallister draw ball no 23 Man Utd and Tony Cascarino City no 64 Exeter City The rest is history!
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2003 City start legal proceedings against we Conterence and its decision to dock he club 12 points
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2003 City start legal proceedings against we Conterence and its decision to dock he club 12 points
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
2004 The televised FA Cup 3rd round. draw sees Gary Pallister draw ball no 23 Man Utd and Tony Cascarino City no 64 Exeter City The rest is history!
youtu.be/FjtfofdTvxk?...
2003 City start legal proceedings against we Conterence and its decision to dock he club 12 points
youtu.be/FjtfofdTvxk?...
2003 City start legal proceedings against we Conterence and its decision to dock he club 12 points
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
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
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
On this day in:-
1982 Exeter LFC beat Illogan 4-3 in the WFA Cup R2.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
1989 City lose 5-2 in their 4th round replay in League Cup at Sunderland
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.
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
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.
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.
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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In 1938 Exeter enjoyed no luck at Meadow Lane and were beaten 3-1
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/4...
We have the programme too. And 20/49 programmes from the season.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/browse...
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
In 1938 Exeter enjoyed no luck at Meadow Lane and were beaten 3-1
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/4...
We have the programme too. And 20/49 programmes from the season.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/browse...
In 1938 Exeter enjoyed no luck at Meadow Lane and were beaten 3-1
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/4...
We have the programme too. And 20/49 programmes from the season.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/browse...
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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
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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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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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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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
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.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/browse...
We are currently updating/our 1905/06 match reports by adding photos and other information.
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/browse...
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?
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
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?
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?
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
1989
City draw 2-2 with Sunderland at SJP in the League Cup round 4. Rowbotham and Neville get the goals.
Highlights
youtu.be/7f5EVpIaFIc?...
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
1989
City draw 2-2 with Sunderland at SJP in the League Cup round 4. Rowbotham and Neville get the goals.
Highlights
youtu.be/7f5EVpIaFIc?...
1982
Pat Wakeham, the commercial manager, had a Testimonial match at Exeter, Watford were the opponents
1989
City draw 2-2 with Sunderland at SJP in the League Cup round 4. Rowbotham and Neville get the goals.
Highlights
youtu.be/7f5EVpIaFIc?...
1982
Pat Wakeham, the commercial manager, had a Testimonial match at Exeter, Watford were the opponents
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/3...
And in photos on this day
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 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
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/3...
And in photos on this day
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
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/3...
And in photos on this day
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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