York City face Exeter City this weekend with a strong historical record to defend. The pre-match stat pack from efl.com this week reveals York are unbeaten in their last five EFL meetings against the Grecians, winning two and drawing three. The Minstermen currently sit sixth in League Two with four points from two games, scoring four goals and conceding three.
What is York City's historical record against Exeter?
York City's last Football League meeting with Exeter City at home was a 2-0 victory back in February 2016. That result is part of a longer pattern where Exeter have failed to win in their last three away Football League trips to face York, managing just one draw and suffering two defeats. This recent trend marks a significant shift from earlier encounters. Between 2001 and 2013, Exeter City won each of their four away Football League games against York.
Can York City win their opening two home games?
This home game is a key part of York City's aim to win their opening two home fixtures of a Football League season for the first time since the 2003-04 campaign. That season ultimately ended in relegation for the club, a historical footnote they will be eager to avoid repeating. The team's current league standing of sixth, just two points behind leaders Barnet, provides a more positive foundation. Their recent form reads DW, with a draw and a win from their first two outings.
What is Exeter City's current form?
Exeter City arrive at Bootham Crescent off the back of a 2-0 victory over Accrington Stanley on matchday two of the 2026-27 season. That result gives them a chance to win two of their opening three league matches for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign. The Grecians will be looking to break their poor recent away record against York and reverse the historical trend that has favoured the home side in recent meetings.
What comes next for York City?
Following the Exeter clash, York City's attention will turn to their next fixture, an away trip to face Cheltenham Town on September 1st. Cheltenham currently occupy 14th place in the table. The club's early-season goal difference of +1 reflects a solid, if not spectacular, start. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures and standings pages. Maintaining their unbeaten home start would be a significant boost ahead of that away journey.
