19-year-old goalkeeper signs deal with Exeter City

Exeter City will kick off their pre-season schedule with a familiar fixture at Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 12 July. 

The match, set for a 1pm kick-off at the Optima Stadium, marks the fourth consecutive summer meeting between the sides. City drew 1-1 with Weston in 2024, having previously won 3-2 in 2023 and 5-0 in 2022. Ticket details will be announced nearer the time.

Confirmed pre-season fixtures so far:

• Weston-super-Mare vs Exeter City | Saturday 12 July, 1pm

• FC United of Manchester vs Exeter City | Saturday 19 July, 2pm

• Torquay United vs Exeter City | Friday 25 July, 7.30pm

• Exeter City vs Swansea City (Pierce Sweeney Testimonial) | Saturday 26 July, 1pm

Phillips signs new deal

Meanwhile, 19-year-old goalkeeper Frankie Phillips has signed a one-year contract extension, with the club holding an option for a further year.

Phillips joined the Grecians last summer and spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Exmouth Town, where he kept 21 clean sheets and won the fans' player of the season award as the club reached the play-offs.

He returned to City to serve as substitute goalkeeper for the final match of the season away at Mansfield Town.

“Frankie has had an excellent season on loan and has adapted really well to full-time training with Kevin Miller and the other goalkeepers,” said manager Gary Caldwell.

“He is a young goalkeeper with lots of potential and we are all looking forward to working with him to see how much he develops again this season.”

Phillips added, “It feels brilliant. I can’t wait to get going next season and see what it holds.

Gary said to get fit over pre-season, get in the gym and be ready to work. Last season I did well, so now we’ll see where we go from here.”