FA Cup

GRECIANS SEE OFF PLUCKY SHAYMEN

by
The LeaguePaper Team
2 November 2025

By Harry Whitfield

FA CUP 1ST ROUND
FC HALIFAX 0

EXETER CITY 2
Andrew 2, Wareham 45+4

HAVE A GO: Exeter’s Akeel Higgins shoots from distance
PICTURES: Darren Murphy

EXETER boss Gary Caldwell hailed his side’s “fantastic achievement” after they overcame FC Halifax Town at The Shay.
Danny Andrew’s superb volley put the Grecians ahead, before Jayden Wareham doubled the lead before half-time.
Afterwards, Caldwell was proud of the way his players handled the challenge of facing National League opposition, particularly after making the long jou...

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