Exeter City are quietly having an impressive League One campaign, as Gary Caldwell’s side sit only 6 points away from the playoff spots.
This Exeter side are full with belief, and most importantly- their winning!
Take a look below at 5 standout reasons why the Grecians can push for a playoff spot.
Exeter’s ranks are filled with impressive quality- but there has been a few standout performers.
Jayden Wareham has proved to be a contender for signing of the season in League One, scoring 10 times in the league, and 3 times in additional competitions.
Wareham made the trip to Devon in the summer, where he signed on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at fellow League One side, Reading.
Wareham is a fan favourite and is showing no signs of slowing down, as he scored yet again yesterday in his sides 3-1 against Port Vale.
Ilmari Niskanen has set League One on fire this season, registering 8 assists in League One, making him joint first for assists in the league, alongside Bolton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry and Leyton Orient’s Oliver O’Neill.
The Finnish international has been key for Exeter City this season, and has been haunting sides for fun.
Niskanen has won fans player of the month multiple times, and looks like improving even more as the season flies by.
Niskanen is a bright spark for Exeter, and will be integral for Exeter City’s potential playoff push.
St James’ Park has been nothing short of a fortress this season.
Exeter City are unbeaten at home since September, and haven’t conceded a goal in 5 games.
Following Exeter’s win against Stevenage at home last weekend, Ilmari Niskanen spoke to Devon Live about their recent home form.
“The atmosphere gives us so much,” he said. “Especially when we attack towards the Big Bank in the second half, it’s just… it’s usually goal after goal. It just feels like it is sucking the ball in. It is the best place to play football, for sure.”
St James’ Park is home to the largest standing terrace in English football, The Big Bank, which holds up to 3,960 loyal Grecians.
St James’ Park is undoubtedly one of the hardest places to come in League One right now, with a strong atmosphere and brave team coming together to make the perfect recipe- success.
After an inconsistent start to the League One campaign, Exeter quickly snapped out of it and have recently been one of the most consistent sides in the division.
Recording 11 wins so far this season, Exeter City are finding very good form as they push for a spot in the League One playoffs.
Although this may paint a picture of inconsistency, the recent form for Exeter has been very consistent and their season is quickly turning into a success.
The fans back their team through thick and thin, and it makes it easier to do so when the team consistently add points to the tally, and are currently shooting up the League One places.
Although Exeter fans have called for the sack a few times in recent seasons, this season Gary Caldwell is proving to be the man that could potentially guide Exeter City to a record League One finish.
His adaptability this season has been superb, showcasing his true knowledge of the game.
His ability to consistently select the right team, and to make the correct substitutions has been very important for Exeter this season.
He has had to battle through blows such as injuries or budget cuts, but he has handled it very well.
“Whatever it is, like we did this year when the budget got cut late in the summer window, we find a way to be successful,” Caldwell said speaking to BBC Sport about transfer budgets.
Exeter fans have backed their club through thick and thin in recent seasons, showing true passion and dedication towards the club.
This season it has been no different, whether its taking impressive numbers to Manchester City, or a long trip up to Doncaster, the fans have been their for Gary Caldwell’s side no matter what.
Belief is growing amongst the fanbase that this season could be the one for them, and for the first time in their history, could make the League One playoffs.
Many posts are circulating on social media platforms suggesting that a playoff push could be on- and why not?
The Exeter fans deserve to believe, and with the club climbing up the table, it could be a very successful season in Devon.
