Exeter City's Matt Taylor emphasizes need for attacking improvement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:32 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor stressed the importance of enhancing the team's attacking play following a 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup. Taylor indicated that the Grecians only managed one shot on target in the match, highlighting the need for better decision-making and ball control. As Exeter embarks on its return to League Two after relegation from League One, they face Grimsby Town in their league opener on Saturday. Taylor insists the squad must embrace the challenge ahead instead of waiting for easier fixtures to find their form.
- •Exeter City lost 2-0 to Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup.
- •Only one shot on target was recorded by Exeter in the match.
- •Taylor emphasizes the need for improvement in attacking play.
- •Exeter's first League Two match is against Grimsby Town this Saturday.
- •Team faces long travel distances for their opening fixtures.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Taylor seeks attacking improvement for Exeter City
"Exeter City boss Matt Taylor says his side must improve their attack if they are to be successful in League Two.
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