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Exeter City began their 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign at Blundell Park, facing Grimsby Town. One of the Northern-most away days for the Grecians, manager Matt Taylor named a single change to his starting XI that saw returning face Vincent Harper given the nod in place of Gwion Edwards.

Exmouth Town got their Southern League South Division One campaign underway with a competitive 1-1 draw at The Persimmon Homes Sports Ground against Bideford. The two sides faced each other for the second time

Two late goals at Home Park saw the Grecians bow out of the Carabao Cup in Devon Derby season-opener.

Exmouth Town got their 26/27 season off to a fantastic start, as a brilliant second half performance saw them beat Bovey Tracey 3-0 at Mill Marsh Park, seeing them advance to the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup.

A goal at the start of each half from Georgia Vaccaro sealed another pre-season victory for City Women, as they beat Cardiff City 2-1.

Two late goals saw Exmouth Town beaten 2-1 against fellow Southern League Division One South side Bideford, in their penultimate friendly.

A world-class strike from Reece Cole was cancelled out in the dying minutes as City's final pre-season friendly ended in a 1-1 draw against Bristol City at St James Park.

Exeter City's youthful side fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat to Torquay United at Plainmoor in pre-season.

Exeter City have unveiled a new 2026/27 third kit - a striking black and gold design created to celebrate the Club's landmark 125th anniversary.

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has named Jack Fitzwater as the Club's captain ahead of the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two season, with Jake Doyle-Hayes appointed vice-captain.