Supporters' Trust more than doubles Exeter funding

Exeter City Supporters' Trust will more than double the amount it gives to the club next season.

The group, which owns the relegated League One side, has increased its financial contribution to £240,000 for the 2026-27 season.

Last season the Trust gave City £112,000 but went on to loan the club more than £600,000 over the campaign to ease financial pressures caused by an overspend in 2024-25.

"This represents a significant step forward and demonstrates the power of supporter ownership in action," the Trust said.

"This uplift is only possible because of you, our members and your commitment to strengthening the club both on and off the pitch.

"We know that football brings highs and lows, and at times it is natural for supporters to feel anxious or uncertain.

"But moments like this are an important reminder of what makes our club unique: a supporter-owned model that allows fans to directly shape the future."

Exeter City became the first fan-owned club in England when the Supporters' Trust took control in 2003.

The club have since won promotion from what is now the National League back into the English Football League (EFL).

City were relegated on the final day of this season, ending a four-year stay in League One.

The club have eased their financial issues thanks to the Trust loan and job cuts, but last week new manager Matt Taylor warned that Exeter will have one of the lowest budgets in League Two next season.