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Exeter City Exiles Set for Andros Adventure in 2026 & 2027
The Exeter City Exiles are once again preparing for their much-loved annual trip to the Greek island of Andros — with plans now in place for both 2026 and a landmark 20-year anniversary celebration in 2027. The tradition began in 2007 when the Exiles were invited to send a football team to the island of Andros, part of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea near Athens. The invitation came through an Exeter connection at Villa Rena in the village of Batsi, established by Spike Sussex

ECFCST
3 days ago3 min read


Club Statement: Gary Caldwell
Exeter City Football Club can confirm that Gary Caldwell has left his role as first-team manager. Saturday’s match against Northampton Town was Gary’s last, and he leaves to take up the position of manager at League One side Wigan Athletic – a club which he has both played for and managed during his career. Following negotiations over the last few days, Exeter City and Wigan Athletic have reached an agreement on a suitable compensation sum. Gary joined the Grecians in O

ECFCST
7 days ago3 min read


Support a Grecian Father and Son fundraiser!
An Exeter City father and son will be embarking on an incredible cycling challenge in April to mark his 50th birthday - and love for the Grecians! Nigel Hawker will be celebrating his 50th birthday in April, and for 45 of his 50 years has been a solid supporter of Exeter City, just like his father and grandfather before him. Nigel is a season ticket holder on the Big Bank and has been a Trust member from day one. Nigel is looking to give something back to Exeter City for the

ECFCST
Feb 42 min read


Trust Statement: Richard Pym
Richard Pym, the chair of Exeter City Football Club, has resigned from his role. Richard leaves with the Club and Trust's grateful thanks. He has made a vital contribution towards securing the future of the football club. This includes significant progress since he returned to support the Club during the autumn of 2025 and subsequently stepped into the role of chair in November. His expertise has helped to place the Club on a more stable financial footing. His contributio

ECFCST
Feb 21 min read


Marking Port Vale’s 150th Anniversary
On behalf of the Exeter City Supporters Trust, we were proud to mark Port Vale’s landmark 150th anniversary with a gesture of respect and friendship during the League One fixture at Vale Park. Occasions like this are about more than the result on the pitch; they are an opportunity to recognise the loyalty, resilience, and shared memories that have carried a football club through generations. For us as a Supporters Trust, the day also reflected the values that guide Exeter Cit

ECFCST
Jan 281 min read


Supporters' Trust Fans' Forum Tonight
The first Exeter City Supporters' Trust Fans Forum of 2026 takes place in the Supporters' Trust Suite at St James Park Tonight, Friday, January 16 from 6:30pm. Doors for the event open at 6pm. Exeter City Club Chair Richard Pym will outlines details around the Club's forthcoming proposed Club Share Rights Issue. This will be an opportunity for you to find out more about The Club's proposals and its implications for both Club and Trust. Matt Phillips; one of our Exeter City S

ECFCST
Jan 161 min read


Exeter City Supporters’ Trust Surpasses 6,000 Members in Historic Milestone
We’re proud to announce a new landmark achievement for the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust. Our total membership has surpassed 6000 for the first time! This incredible milestone is a testament to the unwavering passion and commitment of our supporters. Our democratic structure ensures that members have a genuine say in the club's direction. This collective voice has been instrumental in key decisions, including the purchase of the club's training ground freehold in 2024, secur

ECFCST
Jan 132 min read


Trust Membership Fee Increase – Important Information for Members
The Exeter City Supporters’ Trust Board has agreed to increase the minimum Trust membership fee to £5 per month (£60 per year). The new minimum membership fee will apply to renewals due from 2nd February 2026 onwards. Members currently contributing £5 per month or £60 per year (or above) will not be affected by this change. Only memberships below £5 per month or £60 per year will be adjusted. This is the first increase in the Trust’s membership fee since its establishment i

ECFCST
Jan 124 min read


Remembering Barry Sansom & Chris Wickens
Barry Sansom – RIP Exeter City Supporters' Trust is saddened to learn of the death of Barry Sansom, a passionate supporter whose work was crucial to the Club’s survival in 2003. Barry played a central, hands-on role in the volunteer work parties that brought St James Park up to Football Conference standards during a critical three-month period. Giving up his job at the time, he led, organised and worked tirelessly to ensure the ground was ready for the new season. His effort

ECFCST
Jan 52 min read


Director For A Day - Luton Town
Every home match, one lucky Trust Member has an opportunity to win a free prize draw for a VIP experience, including a meal, top seats in the directors' box, and a behind-the-scenes visit to the boardroom to enjoy the match like a club director. Tom Langston was our Director for a Day for the match against Luton on New Year’s Day, and he came with his three children, Arthur, Rupert and Ted. Tom grew up in West Devon and went to school in Okehampton and became a City fan in t

ECFCST
Jan 51 min read


City fans back 'Have a tea on us' offer
Exeter City are never ceased to be amazed by our loyal and valued supporters. Standing by your Club, the rousing support at SJP, travelling in numbers away and of course the fire response all spring immediately to mind. Several years ago, the Club Board Chairman at the time, Richard Pym, in his first spell, had a simple but thoughtful idea: offer a free cup of tea to the first 50 away fans to arrive at St James Park. Since then, what began as a small gesture of hospitality h

ECFCST
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Ticket Information & Priority Window: Manchester City (A)
Tickets for Exeter City's Emirates FA Cup third round clash with Premier League side Manchester City will go on priority sale from Wednesday, December 17. We have been allocated 7800 tickets in the South Stand of the Etihad Stadium, for the 3pm kick-off. This allocation is across Level 1 (middle-tier) and Level 3 (top-tier) of the South Stand. We apologise for the quick turnaround for these tickets going on sale, but due to the game being in three weeks and the festive perio

ECFCST
Dec 16, 20254 min read


Trust Membership Status Check – Please Read
We are currently receiving a high number of enquiries from supporters asking whether they are still Trust Members. To help us speed up ticketing processes and ensure a smooth sales experience for everyone, we are asking all Members to check their membership status in the ECFC Trust app . Please Check Your Membership Status Open the Trust Membership app and confirm that your current status is showing correctly as Gold, Silver, or Non-Member. If you have not yet downloaded the

ECFCST
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Trust & Club Board Positions and Working Group Leads
At the last Trust Board meeting (November 10th 2025), it was confirmed that Peter Ferlie has been elected as the new Chair of the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust. Peter has agreed to take on the role for 12 months and has requested not to sit on the Club Board during this time, ensuring a clear line of transparency between his position and the work of the Trust. Additionally, newly elected Trustee Tony Badcott has been appointed Vice Chair of the Trust and will represent the T

ECFCST
Dec 8, 20252 min read


A Message From Trust Chair Pete Ferlie
Dear owners, What a win! While I wait patiently for tonight’s cup draw and the prospect of a potential tantalising tie away at one of the big boys, I wanted to write to you all again ahead of this evening’s Trust Board meeting. Quite understandably, there has been plenty of discussion surrounding the Club’s financial position, but Saturday was a reminder of what’s so special about the football team; hard work, discipline and no small amount of skill were on display in a reso

ECFCST
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Join the ECFCST Community Working Group!
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you want to contribute your skills, ideas, and energy to help the Trust be an agent for change within the local and wider community? We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Trust members to join our Community Working Group ! About Us: The ECFCST Community Working Group is having a rebuild. The Group’s focus will be around collaboration, inclusivity, and positive change. We want to work together to suppor

ECFCST
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Paying Tribute to The Valley Parade Fire
Exeter City Supporters Trust, representing the owners of Exeter City Football Club, will once again pay tribute to the 56 supporters who tragically lost their lives in the Valley Parade fire of 1985, as the Grecians travelled to Bradford City. Over the years when The Grecians have placed a red and white scarf and handwritten note at the memorial on behalf of our supporters. The tribute was laid by Trustee Debbie Marrable, and younger fans, trust members, including GGZ, who le

ECFCST
Dec 1, 20251 min read


A message from Trust Chair Pete Ferlie
I wanted to take the opportunity to write to all of you following on from Tuesday’s Supporters' Trust Fans' Forum. Doing so gives me the chance to reflect upon a lively and engaging session and provide a short summary of some of the key updates. I also wanted to thank all of you who showed up in person or streamed the meeting online. We as Trustees, are very grateful for the incredible engagement we get from our owners at events such as this and it’s important we acknowledge

ECFCST
Nov 27, 20253 min read


A Message To Our Owners
The Exeter City Supporters' Trust wishes to inform members that it has provided Exeter City Football Club with further financial support. The recent fire at St James Park and subsequent postponement of the Burton Albion home fixture on 22 November have further added to the already challenging financial situation at the Club, with the Club requesting a loan from the Supporters' Trust of £200,000 to aid with cashflow ahead of the festive period. The Club continues to explore se

ECFCST
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Vacancy: Supporters' Trust Finance Officer
Location: Home Based Contract: Part-time, permanent Hours/Salary: 16 hours per week at the Real Living Wage Reports to: The lead of the Trust Finance Group Closing date: Friday, 5th December To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter to Gary.Quick@ecfcst.org.uk The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day finance operations of the Trust. They will also be responsible for some less fr

ECFCST
Nov 19, 20251 min read
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