Exeter City Football Club's favourite Scot Bennett has left Cheltenham Town to join Weston-super-Mare AFC on a permanent deal. The 35-year-old central midfielder has extensive experience in the English Football League, with 481 league appearances for the likes of Exeter City, Notts County, Newport County, York City, and Cheltenham Town. He also captained Exeter, Newport, and Cheltenham during his stints with all three clubs.
What happened?
Scot Bennett has returned to Weston-super-Mare AFC, signing with the club for the 2026-27 campaign. He links up with the squad after featuring for the last three months last season on loan from Cheltenham Town, assisting three goals in 19 appearances as Scott Rogers’ men reached the Enterprise National League South Playoffs for the first-ever time.
Why it matters for Exeter City Football Club
The departure of Scot Bennett is a significant loss for Exeter City Football Club, who will need to find a replacement for the experienced midfielder. Bennett's experience and leadership will be missed, but the club will look to other players to fill the void.
What comes next?
Exeter City Football Club will now focus on finding a replacement for Scot Bennett, who will join Weston-super-Mare AFC for the 2026-27 campaign. The club will look to other players to fill the void left by Bennett's departure.
