Exeter City Football Club's manager Matt Taylor has added three new players to his squad on Deadline Day while the team sits 15th in the League Two table. The Grecians have four points from their opening four matches, scoring and conceding four goals, and face a trip to Port Vale next.

Exeter City completed three signings as the transfer window closed. The club secured defender Jack Taylor on loan from Stevenage and then announced the double signing of strikers Danny Rose and Ajay Matthews late on Tuesday night.

Danny Rose joins on a permanent deal from National League side Barrow, signing a two-year contract. The experienced forward has played for several Football League clubs. Young striker Ajay Matthews arrives on a season-long loan from Championship side Millwall. Manager Matt Taylor told reporters that Rose provides a physical platform up front while Matthews offers pace and energy.

Matt Taylor indicated to Devon Live that the club may not be finished in the transfer market despite the three additions. He said the club is still assessing options and looking at free agents to further bolster the group.

The manager also provided an update on defender Luca Woodhouse. Taylor stated that a potential departure for the player was "still very much in the balance" late on Tuesday evening. Woodhouse was not involved in the matchday squad for the recent draw with Barnet.

Official data from the club website shows Exeter City in 15th position after four games. They have one win, one draw, and two losses for a total of four points. Their recent form reads as a draw, a loss, a win, and another loss.

Bristol Rovers lead the division with nine points, putting Exeter five points off the top spot. The Grecians have a neutral goal difference, having scored four and conceded four. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings page throughout the season.

ESPN reported a 2-1 away defeat for Exeter City against York City on August 29. Alex Newby put York ahead in the seventh minute before Jovan Malcolm equalised for the Grecians in the 76th minute. Jack Fitzwater scored a stoppage-time winner for the home side.

The loss contributed to Exeter's current league position of 15th. Their next opportunity to gain points comes on September 12 with an away match against Port Vale, who are bottom of the table. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page.

Exeter City's next match is away to 24th-placed Port Vale on September 12, 2026.