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.
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A few games on 22nd December in photos
A few games on 22nd December in photos
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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A few games on 22nd December in photos
A few games on 22nd December in photos
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1951 Birth of Steve Perryman, Ealing
1976 Johny Newman leaves his post as City Manager for Grimsby
1997 Paul Tisdale makes his debut to City and scores - in a 3-0 win over Rochdale at SJP
1951 Birth of Steve Perryman, Ealing
1976 Johny Newman leaves his post as City Manager for Grimsby
1997 Paul Tisdale makes his debut to City and scores - in a 3-0 win over Rochdale at SJP
December 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1951 Birth of Steve Perryman, Ealing
1976 Johny Newman leaves his post as City Manager for Grimsby
1997 Paul Tisdale makes his debut to City and scores - in a 3-0 win over Rochdale at SJP
1951 Birth of Steve Perryman, Ealing
1976 Johny Newman leaves his post as City Manager for Grimsby
1997 Paul Tisdale makes his debut to City and scores - in a 3-0 win over Rochdale at SJP
Museum today
Just shy of 200 visitors, a couple of small donations and we were able to give a few things away.
People from as far away as Bournemouth, Penarth and Rio de Janeiro. We managed to get a sign shirt for them thanks to Ray and Andy Gillard Exeter City Football Club
Just shy of 200 visitors, a couple of small donations and we were able to give a few things away.
People from as far away as Bournemouth, Penarth and Rio de Janeiro. We managed to get a sign shirt for them thanks to Ray and Andy Gillard Exeter City Football Club
December 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Museum today
Just shy of 200 visitors, a couple of small donations and we were able to give a few things away.
People from as far away as Bournemouth, Penarth and Rio de Janeiro. We managed to get a sign shirt for them thanks to Ray and Andy Gillard Exeter City Football Club
Just shy of 200 visitors, a couple of small donations and we were able to give a few things away.
People from as far away as Bournemouth, Penarth and Rio de Janeiro. We managed to get a sign shirt for them thanks to Ray and Andy Gillard Exeter City Football Club
On this day in 1981
Exeter LFC beat Frome 3-2 at home with goals from Julie Costello, Bridget Thomas and Debbie Turner.
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Exeter LFC beat Frome 3-2 at home with goals from Julie Costello, Bridget Thomas and Debbie Turner.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
On this day in 1981
Exeter LFC beat Frome 3-2 at home with goals from Julie Costello, Bridget Thomas and Debbie Turner.
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Exeter LFC beat Frome 3-2 at home with goals from Julie Costello, Bridget Thomas and Debbie Turner.
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2008 On a surprisingly blustery day at the Park, City eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against ten man Rochdale in front of a bumper pre-Christmas crowd of 4,326
2008 On a surprisingly blustery day at the Park, City eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against ten man Rochdale in front of a bumper pre-Christmas crowd of 4,326
December 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
2008 On a surprisingly blustery day at the Park, City eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against ten man Rochdale in front of a bumper pre-Christmas crowd of 4,326
2008 On a surprisingly blustery day at the Park, City eventually ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against ten man Rochdale in front of a bumper pre-Christmas crowd of 4,326
1977: Jimmy Giles signed for Exeter City from Charlton Athletic for a fee of £7,000.
1986: Scunthorpe United 3 Exeter City 1 (Steve Biggins)Fourth Division. Attendance: 1,545.
1990: Exeter City Reserves 7 (Eshelby 3, Wright 2, Young, Own Goal) Merthyr Tydfil 1.
1986: Scunthorpe United 3 Exeter City 1 (Steve Biggins)Fourth Division. Attendance: 1,545.
1990: Exeter City Reserves 7 (Eshelby 3, Wright 2, Young, Own Goal) Merthyr Tydfil 1.
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
1977: Jimmy Giles signed for Exeter City from Charlton Athletic for a fee of £7,000.
1986: Scunthorpe United 3 Exeter City 1 (Steve Biggins)Fourth Division. Attendance: 1,545.
1990: Exeter City Reserves 7 (Eshelby 3, Wright 2, Young, Own Goal) Merthyr Tydfil 1.
1986: Scunthorpe United 3 Exeter City 1 (Steve Biggins)Fourth Division. Attendance: 1,545.
1990: Exeter City Reserves 7 (Eshelby 3, Wright 2, Young, Own Goal) Merthyr Tydfil 1.
From the Grecian Archive on this day
2010 City beat Sheffield Wednesday. 5-1 at SJP one of only a handful of games to take place in the country because of snow.
Full match
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1999 Jukka Vanninen makes his City debut, at SJP and becomes our first ever Finish player
2010 City beat Sheffield Wednesday. 5-1 at SJP one of only a handful of games to take place in the country because of snow.
Full match
youtu.be/b961uvXLtus?...
1999 Jukka Vanninen makes his City debut, at SJP and becomes our first ever Finish player
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
2010 City beat Sheffield Wednesday. 5-1 at SJP one of only a handful of games to take place in the country because of snow.
Full match
youtu.be/b961uvXLtus?...
1999 Jukka Vanninen makes his City debut, at SJP and becomes our first ever Finish player
2010 City beat Sheffield Wednesday. 5-1 at SJP one of only a handful of games to take place in the country because of snow.
Full match
youtu.be/b961uvXLtus?...
1999 Jukka Vanninen makes his City debut, at SJP and becomes our first ever Finish player
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1977 City progress in the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Minehead in Round 2.
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1936 Walthamstow v ECFC FA Cup - Round 2 - 17th December 1936.
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1977 City progress in the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Minehead in Round 2.
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1936 Walthamstow v ECFC FA Cup - Round 2 - 17th December 1936.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in:-
1977 City progress in the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Minehead in Round 2.
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1936 Walthamstow v ECFC FA Cup - Round 2 - 17th December 1936.
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1977 City progress in the FA Cup with a 3-0 win at Minehead in Round 2.
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1936 Walthamstow v ECFC FA Cup - Round 2 - 17th December 1936.
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From the Grecian Archive on this day
1967 John Corr makes his home debut for ECFC scoring twice in a 4-2 victory over Bradford.
1978 Another day to forget in the FA Cup as City lose 1-0 away to non-league Maidstone in the 2nd round!
2005 Exeter come out of the CVA.
1967 John Corr makes his home debut for ECFC scoring twice in a 4-2 victory over Bradford.
1978 Another day to forget in the FA Cup as City lose 1-0 away to non-league Maidstone in the 2nd round!
2005 Exeter come out of the CVA.
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1967 John Corr makes his home debut for ECFC scoring twice in a 4-2 victory over Bradford.
1978 Another day to forget in the FA Cup as City lose 1-0 away to non-league Maidstone in the 2nd round!
2005 Exeter come out of the CVA.
1967 John Corr makes his home debut for ECFC scoring twice in a 4-2 victory over Bradford.
1978 Another day to forget in the FA Cup as City lose 1-0 away to non-league Maidstone in the 2nd round!
2005 Exeter come out of the CVA.
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1973 Pete Hatch makes his debut for the Grecians at Workington. He went on to make 390 appearances! In the same game Keith Bowker also makes his debut
1973 Pete Hatch makes his debut for the Grecians at Workington. He went on to make 390 appearances! In the same game Keith Bowker also makes his debut
December 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1973 Pete Hatch makes his debut for the Grecians at Workington. He went on to make 390 appearances! In the same game Keith Bowker also makes his debut
1973 Pete Hatch makes his debut for the Grecians at Workington. He went on to make 390 appearances! In the same game Keith Bowker also makes his debut
On this day in
1980 - City progress in the FA Cup 1-0 with a win away, at Millwall
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1980 - City progress in the FA Cup 1-0 with a win away, at Millwall
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December 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
On this day in
1980 - City progress in the FA Cup 1-0 with a win away, at Millwall
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1980 - City progress in the FA Cup 1-0 with a win away, at Millwall
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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
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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.