Exeter City Football Club edge past Weston-super-Mare with 2-0 pre-season win
Exeter City Football Club opened their pre-season slate with a 2-0 win over Weston-super-Mare AFC on Saturday as goals from Sonny Cox and Josh Gordon saw Matt Taylor’s side start strongly. The Grecians boss praised his players’ intent after a controlled performance at Woodspring Stadium.
What happened in Weston-super-Mare?
City took the lead after 29 minutes when Ed James delivered a pinpoint cross onto the head of Sonny Cox, who nodded the ball past the Weston-super-Mare goalkeeper. The second arrived just before the break when Tom Dean exploited space on the left and crossed for Josh Gordon to head home. Exeter City Football Club dominated key spells and rarely looked troubled by their National League South visitors.
The attendance in Weston-super-Mare was not officially confirmed, but travelling supporters saw a side showing clear signs of preparation for the new campaign. Exeter City Football Club sit 21st in League One after the 2025 final table, with 49 points from 46 games and recent form of LDDDW.
Why this matters for Exeter City Football Club
A positive start to pre-season matters for Exeter City Football Club as they look to build momentum ahead of the League One campaign. Taylor’s side conceded 61 goals last season and will need to tighten up at the back if they are to improve on their 21st-place finish. The win over Weston-super-Mare AFC, a side 54 points behind League One leaders Lincoln, offers a platform to test new ideas and blood young talent.
Goals from Cox and Gordon will boost confidence in the attacking unit, while the clean sheet will be noted by Taylor and his backroom team. Exeter City Football Club’s pre-season schedule continues to shape up as a chance to fine-tune systems and fitness levels before the league curtain rises.
What’s next for Exeter City Football Club?
Exeter City Football Club return to action on Friday or Saturday as they continue their pre-season tour, with fans keen to see how the squad progresses under Taylor’s guidance. The manager has spoken repeatedly about the importance of early intent, and this performance suggests his message is starting to land. With 52 goals scored last season, City will be looking to add more firepower while shoring up the defence.
The club’s opening league fixtures are still to be confirmed, but the signs from this win are encouraging. Exeter City Football Club sit 21st in League One, 49 points adrift of Lincoln, and every point will count as they chase a return to mid-table security. The focus now turns to the next outing as City look to carry this form into the competitive season.
