The 2016-17 campaign for Exeter City was a dramatic story of two halves, delivering a spectacular turnaround and an agonizing near-miss for promotion. After a shocking start that saw The Grecians sink to 24th place and set a club record for consecutive home losses, a phenomenal second-half surge saw them climb to a 5th-place finish, fueled by a record-breaking run of seven straight league wins and an unprecedented 13 away victories. Spearheading the attack was fan-favorite David Wheeler, whose 21 goals in all competitions, including 17 in the league, saw him break an 80-year-old club record by scoring in seven consecutive matches. The incredible journey culminated in a thrilling run to the League Two Play-off Final at Wembley, where, despite a goal from Wheeler, the dream ended in a crushing 2-1 defeat to Blackpool.