The Cobblers has lost just one of their last nine games in all competitions and currently sit sixth in Sky Bet League Two, two places and two points below tomorrow’s hosts, who are unbeaten in seven matches.
Exeter City- Who are they?
Exeter City was founded in 1904 and began at St James Park, where they remain to this day. They joined Division One of the Southern League in 1904. After a tour of South America in 1914 to generate awareness of football in the continent, the club became the first side to play a national team from Brazil.[3] As a result, City and Brazilian side Fluminense are now also partner clubs.[4] Exeter was invited to help create the Football League Third Division in 1920. They were assigned to the Third Division South the next year and won the Third Division South Cup in 1934. They remained in the division until becoming founder members of the Fourth Division in 1958. They were promoted in 1963–64, only to be relegated after two seasons. They were promoted out of the Fourth Division again at the end of the 1976–77 season and managed to stay in the Third Division for seven seasons before being relegated in 1984.
Exeter won their first league title in the 1989–90 season, gaining promotion as Fourth Division champions under the stewardship of Terry Cooper. Relegated in 1994, they lost their Football League status at the end of the 2002–03 season. They spent five seasons in the Conference and recovered from defeat in the 2007 play-off final to win promotion out of the playoffs the next year. Manager Paul Tisdale built on this success by winning promotion out of League Two in 2008–09 and Exeter survived for three seasons in League One. Returning to League Two in 2012, they have lost in the play-off finals in 2017 and 2018.
Head to head
- Exeter City wins: 29
- Draws: 34
- Northampton Town wins: 52
Manager – Matt Taylor
Midfielder Matt Taylor actually played as an Academy goalkeeper with Preston North End and Everton before excelling as a centre-back in his University days. He was given his chance as a professional with Exeter in 2007 and spent four years with the Grecians before later playing for Charlton, Bradford, Cheltenham and Newport. Taylor replaced Paul Tisdale as Exeter boss in the summer of 2018.
Most recent meetings
Northampton Town 2 Exeter City 1 | March 9, 2019 – EFL Sky Bet League 2
Goals from Aaron Pierre and Andy Williams gave mid-table Northampton a victory over the playoff-chasing Grecians, despite a 61st-minute goal from Aaron Martin.
Exeter City 2 Northampton Town 2 | November 17, 2018 – EFL Sky Bet League 2
After Exeter leading in the game twice, City was unable to hold onto the lead, as Northampton score a 90th-minute equaliser at the death. Jake Taylor and Jayden Stockley were on target for The Grecians.
Exeter City 0 Northampton Town 0 | April 16, 2016 – EFL Sky Bet League 2
5,077 people watched, as Northampton clinched the League Two title at St James Park, following a goalless draw between The Grecians and The Cobblers.
Key Stats
Take a look at both sides seasons so far…
The Ground – St James Park
Exeter City’s St James Park stadium is conveniently located in the heart of the city of Exeter. The stadium went through an extensive redevelopment project which finished in October 2018 has seen the construction of the new Stagecoach Adam Stansfield stand, changing rooms, a covered away end, and associated facilities, Away fans are housed in the covered Marsh Kia terrace which houses 1000 supporters. 350 seats are also available in the IP Office Main Stand, which has a capacity of 2100. The stadiums capacity is roughly 8,500.
Parking
Please note that there is no on-site parking for supporters at St James Park on matchdays. There is also very limited residential parking available locally.
At St James Park
One of the most important part of any match day! We have a wide range of hot and cold drinks and snacks available at the kiosk for away fans.
Hot Dogs: £3
Sausage Rolls: £2.50
Cheese and Onion or Balti Slice: £2.50
Pasty: £3
Chocolate Bars: £1
Crisps: £1
Hot Drinks: £2
Cold Drinks: £2 (All sugar free)
Water: £1.00
Away fans are welcome in the Centre Spot Bar at the ground located close to reception. The bar offers a friendly atmosphere, with a large range of drinks,and a pool table and dart boards. Also located in the Centre Spot Bar is The Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium (FECRACE), staffed by friendly volunteers offering a great selection of real ales and ciders Exeter City’s award winning matchday programme ‘The Grecian’ can be purchased from around the ground, priced at £3. It features news about the club and exclusive player interviews.
Don’t forget
The Dave Bowen book is on sale now!
The description ‘Cobblers Legend’ has been applied to many former Northampton Town players. But there is no better Cobblers story than that of Dave Bowen – player, captain, manager, club secretary, broadcaster. His statistical story is out on Friday, price £19.99, with book sales helping to raise charitable donations in favour of Cynthia Spencer Hospice and a Dementia Cafe in Northampton. Available in the Northampton Town Club Shop (cash only) and via Amazon.