In the past two months, Exeter City have slumped into a League One relegation battle, with the club potentially set for a League Two return.
After Gary Caldwell left the club in February, the Grecians have been on a downwards trajectory under the returning interim manager Matt Taylor, with the club currently sitting 21st in League One, as Exeter head into the final push for survival.
The League One has been nothing short of spectacular throughout this season, and Matt Taylor’s men will certainly hope they can produce some magic themselves to secure a place in England’s third tier for next season.
So, that leaves us with one dying question- can the Grecians survive?
Take a look below at some factors that could define Exeter City’s future.
Not many things are permanent in football. Players leave, managers get sacked, and owners sell. But one thing at Exeter City Football Club is certain- these fans will always back their team.
Throughout this campaign, the fans have made intimidating home atmospheres, and have travelled in numbers up the country in order to provide the support the players need.
Heading into the final stretch for the Grecians, the fans will undoubtedly back the team from minute one, all the way up to the final whistle.
Only time will tell whether this group of players will survive, but everybody in the Exeter community knows that they will do all they can to provide the players with the atmosphere needed for them to perform to the highest standard that they possibly can.
Sometimes in football, all that is needed is a hero.
Exeter City fans will be the first to tell you heroic praise about their League One bagsman, Jayden Wareham.
Wareham has scored twenty-one goals for the Grecians this season, quickly securing a fan favourite status at the football club.
What sets Exeter City apart from their relegation rivals is a striker like Wareham, who will consistently provide a moment of magic, which could be a leading factor in Exeter City’s pursuit of survival.
If anyone was to be a hero for Exeter in their final few games, it would be hard to overlook Jayden Wareham.
Exeter City’s dressing room is full of a mixture of youthful prospects and EFL veterans- the perfect recipe for League One survival.
Whilst Exeter possess loanee gems such as Ethan Brierley and Akeel Higgins, as well as their own prospects such as Ed James and Charlie Cummins, they also have options such as Pierce Sweeney and Danny Andrew.
As Exeter approach the most important few games of the season, Matt Taylor will hope to utilise his experienced players to help steady the ship, and provide reassurance throughout games.
With players like this, it will allow the energetic youthful players to fully show their spark, which provides the perfect balance.
This balance could be key to ensure Exeter City avoid the drop, and secure League One football for next season.
