Exeter End Crewe's Unbeaten League Two Run With 2-0 Win

Exeter City ended Crewe Alexandra's unbeaten start to the League Two season with a 2-0 victory at St James Park on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The home side secured the win in the English fourth tier, handing Crewe their first league defeat of the campaign.

The result marked a setback for Crewe, who had maintained an unbeaten league record before facing Exeter. According to the Somerset County Gazette, Exeter scored twice to claim all three points on home turf.

Anthony Scully scored for Exeter, according to the accompanying photo caption credited to Isaac Parkin/PA. The available match report identifies Exeter as the 2-0 winners but does not provide further details about the other goal or the full sequence of scoring.

The match took place at St James Park, Exeter's home ground. The victory brought Crewe's run without a league defeat to an end, while Exeter recorded a two-goal win in the League Two fixture.

The Somerset County Gazette published its report on October 20, 2026. The article was produced through a subscriber partnership with its sister publication USA Today and written by American colleagues, with the outlet noting that the coverage did not necessarily reflect The Herald's views.