The 2019-20 campaign delivered an agonizing near-miss for Exeter City, as The Grecians finished 5th in League Two after the season was decided by a points-per-game system. Leading the charge was the prolific striker Ryan Bowman, whose 13 crucial league goals (15 total) powered the team to the play-offs. The season culminated in a dramatic, hard-fought victory in the semi-final against Colchester United before the club was cruelly defeated 4-0 by Northampton Town in the Wembley final, marking a painful third play-off final loss in four seasons for the determined Grecians.