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
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
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
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
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
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.)
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
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.)
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.)
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WOW! 👏
A combined amount of £7️⃣4️⃣,2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ has been raised so far from online and offline donations for the Exeter City Supporters' Trust fundraiser 👏
A massive thank you to all who’ve donated; we’re almost there!
There is still time for you to show your support ❤️👉 bit.ly/donatesjpfire
#ECFC
A combined amount of £7️⃣4️⃣,2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ has been raised so far from online and offline donations for the Exeter City Supporters' Trust fundraiser 👏
A massive thank you to all who’ve donated; we’re almost there!
There is still time for you to show your support ❤️👉 bit.ly/donatesjpfire
#ECFC
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
WOW! 👏
A combined amount of £7️⃣4️⃣,2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ has been raised so far from online and offline donations for the Exeter City Supporters' Trust fundraiser 👏
A massive thank you to all who’ve donated; we’re almost there!
There is still time for you to show your support ❤️👉 bit.ly/donatesjpfire
#ECFC
A combined amount of £7️⃣4️⃣,2️⃣7️⃣3️⃣ has been raised so far from online and offline donations for the Exeter City Supporters' Trust fundraiser 👏
A massive thank you to all who’ve donated; we’re almost there!
There is still time for you to show your support ❤️👉 bit.ly/donatesjpfire
#ECFC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meeting with Ramm this morning in the museum at Exeter City FC
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Meeting with Ramm this morning in the museum at Exeter City FC
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1959
City beat Gateshead 2-1 at SJP in a Division 4 game. It was to be the last time we played them at home as they were voted out of the league at the end of that season to be replaced by Peterborough.
1973
Exeter lost 5-1 to Wolves
1959
City beat Gateshead 2-1 at SJP in a Division 4 game. It was to be the last time we played them at home as they were voted out of the league at the end of that season to be replaced by Peterborough.
1973
Exeter lost 5-1 to Wolves
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1959
City beat Gateshead 2-1 at SJP in a Division 4 game. It was to be the last time we played them at home as they were voted out of the league at the end of that season to be replaced by Peterborough.
1973
Exeter lost 5-1 to Wolves
1959
City beat Gateshead 2-1 at SJP in a Division 4 game. It was to be the last time we played them at home as they were voted out of the league at the end of that season to be replaced by Peterborough.
1973
Exeter lost 5-1 to Wolves
On this day in photos
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
On this day in photos
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1960
Ray Carter makes his league debut for city in a 4-2 home defeat to Accrington Starley
1988
Exeter Lost 2-1 at Bognor Regis in the FA Cup.
The very short film.
youtu.be/_lgR5NbDpTw?...
1960
Ray Carter makes his league debut for city in a 4-2 home defeat to Accrington Starley
1988
Exeter Lost 2-1 at Bognor Regis in the FA Cup.
The very short film.
youtu.be/_lgR5NbDpTw?...
November 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1960
Ray Carter makes his league debut for city in a 4-2 home defeat to Accrington Starley
1988
Exeter Lost 2-1 at Bognor Regis in the FA Cup.
The very short film.
youtu.be/_lgR5NbDpTw?...
1960
Ray Carter makes his league debut for city in a 4-2 home defeat to Accrington Starley
1988
Exeter Lost 2-1 at Bognor Regis in the FA Cup.
The very short film.
youtu.be/_lgR5NbDpTw?...
From the Grecian Archive on this day
On this day in:-
1972
FA Cup 1st round, city losing 2-1 at Walton and Hersham
1989
History almost repeats itself as city can only draw with non league Dartford 1-1. A Darran Rowbotham penalty secures a replay, but we had a lot to thank Dave Walter for.
On this day in:-
1972
FA Cup 1st round, city losing 2-1 at Walton and Hersham
1989
History almost repeats itself as city can only draw with non league Dartford 1-1. A Darran Rowbotham penalty secures a replay, but we had a lot to thank Dave Walter for.
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
On this day in:-
1972
FA Cup 1st round, city losing 2-1 at Walton and Hersham
1989
History almost repeats itself as city can only draw with non league Dartford 1-1. A Darran Rowbotham penalty secures a replay, but we had a lot to thank Dave Walter for.
On this day in:-
1972
FA Cup 1st round, city losing 2-1 at Walton and Hersham
1989
History almost repeats itself as city can only draw with non league Dartford 1-1. A Darran Rowbotham penalty secures a replay, but we had a lot to thank Dave Walter for.
ON THIS DAY – REMEMBERING THE FIRE THAT DESTROYED EXETER CITY’S FIRST GRANDSTAND 100 YEARS AGO
Photographs of and newspaper reports relating to the first grandstand and the fire can be found on Exeter City Football Club Museum’s on-line Grecian Archive at grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk
Photographs of and newspaper reports relating to the first grandstand and the fire can be found on Exeter City Football Club Museum’s on-line Grecian Archive at grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
ON THIS DAY – REMEMBERING THE FIRE THAT DESTROYED EXETER CITY’S FIRST GRANDSTAND 100 YEARS AGO
Photographs of and newspaper reports relating to the first grandstand and the fire can be found on Exeter City Football Club Museum’s on-line Grecian Archive at grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk
Photographs of and newspaper reports relating to the first grandstand and the fire can be found on Exeter City Football Club Museum’s on-line Grecian Archive at grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk
From the Grecian Archive on this day
In 1957
Exeter City exit the FA Cup at the 1st round stage losing 2-1 away at Southern League Bath City.
And in 2003
Exeter LFC won 9-0 at North Molton in the Devon FA Cup - 7 different players scored- no report or programme! Is there one anywhere?
In 1957
Exeter City exit the FA Cup at the 1st round stage losing 2-1 away at Southern League Bath City.
And in 2003
Exeter LFC won 9-0 at North Molton in the Devon FA Cup - 7 different players scored- no report or programme! Is there one anywhere?
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
In 1957
Exeter City exit the FA Cup at the 1st round stage losing 2-1 away at Southern League Bath City.
And in 2003
Exeter LFC won 9-0 at North Molton in the Devon FA Cup - 7 different players scored- no report or programme! Is there one anywhere?
In 1957
Exeter City exit the FA Cup at the 1st round stage losing 2-1 away at Southern League Bath City.
And in 2003
Exeter LFC won 9-0 at North Molton in the Devon FA Cup - 7 different players scored- no report or programme! Is there one anywhere?
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1980
City get an excellent 5-1 away win against Gillingham
1913
City draw 2-2, away, at Portsmouth in a game that kicked of early
The Reserve’s beat the Royal Marines 4-1,
Reports on both games is a long read
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
1980
City get an excellent 5-1 away win against Gillingham
1913
City draw 2-2, away, at Portsmouth in a game that kicked of early
The Reserve’s beat the Royal Marines 4-1,
Reports on both games is a long read
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
November 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1980
City get an excellent 5-1 away win against Gillingham
1913
City draw 2-2, away, at Portsmouth in a game that kicked of early
The Reserve’s beat the Royal Marines 4-1,
Reports on both games is a long read
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
1980
City get an excellent 5-1 away win against Gillingham
1913
City draw 2-2, away, at Portsmouth in a game that kicked of early
The Reserve’s beat the Royal Marines 4-1,
Reports on both games is a long read
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1914
Exeter won 2-0 at QPR
Report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
Programme
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
1992
A goal from Steve Moran gives city a 1-0 home win over Kidderminster in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
1914
Exeter won 2-0 at QPR
Report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
Programme
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
1992
A goal from Steve Moran gives city a 1-0 home win over Kidderminster in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day
1914
Exeter won 2-0 at QPR
Report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
Programme
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
1992
A goal from Steve Moran gives city a 1-0 home win over Kidderminster in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
1914
Exeter won 2-0 at QPR
Report
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/8...
Programme
grecianarchive.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/1...
1992
A goal from Steve Moran gives city a 1-0 home win over Kidderminster in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
The Museum today was fun.
We worked on labelling displays and QR codes, we had lots of visitors who were all very complimentary. And we were even interviewed by TV.
There are a number of match worn shirts and training items for sale.
We worked on labelling displays and QR codes, we had lots of visitors who were all very complimentary. And we were even interviewed by TV.
There are a number of match worn shirts and training items for sale.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Museum today was fun.
We worked on labelling displays and QR codes, we had lots of visitors who were all very complimentary. And we were even interviewed by TV.
There are a number of match worn shirts and training items for sale.
We worked on labelling displays and QR codes, we had lots of visitors who were all very complimentary. And we were even interviewed by TV.
There are a number of match worn shirts and training items for sale.
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1965
FA Cup Round 1 Misery as City are beaten 2-1 at home by Bedford Town trom the Southern League.
1983
Exeter LFC lost 2-0 at Illogan in the WFA Cup 2nd round replay.
1965
FA Cup Round 1 Misery as City are beaten 2-1 at home by Bedford Town trom the Southern League.
1983
Exeter LFC lost 2-0 at Illogan in the WFA Cup 2nd round replay.
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
From the Grecian Archive on this day in
1965
FA Cup Round 1 Misery as City are beaten 2-1 at home by Bedford Town trom the Southern League.
1983
Exeter LFC lost 2-0 at Illogan in the WFA Cup 2nd round replay.
1965
FA Cup Round 1 Misery as City are beaten 2-1 at home by Bedford Town trom the Southern League.
1983
Exeter LFC lost 2-0 at Illogan in the WFA Cup 2nd round replay.
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📝 We've found George White! And this is how...
Recently the Museum put out a request for help in the search to identify George White, the first City player to be killed in WW1, in a Reserves team photo in 1911 ⬇️
#ECFC #SemperFidelis
Recently the Museum put out a request for help in the search to identify George White, the first City player to be killed in WW1, in a Reserves team photo in 1911 ⬇️
#ECFC #SemperFidelis
We’ve found George White! And this is how… | Exeter City F.C.
Thank you to Alison Flack
www.exetercityfc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📝 We've found George White! And this is how...
Recently the Museum put out a request for help in the search to identify George White, the first City player to be killed in WW1, in a Reserves team photo in 1911 ⬇️
#ECFC #SemperFidelis
Recently the Museum put out a request for help in the search to identify George White, the first City player to be killed in WW1, in a Reserves team photo in 1911 ⬇️
#ECFC #SemperFidelis
George White RIP
John Addems Webb RIP
John Addems Webb RIP
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
George White RIP
John Addems Webb RIP
John Addems Webb RIP