The 2021-22 campaign delivered a triumphant end to an era for Exeter City, as The Grecians, led by manager Matt Taylor, secured a spectacular 2nd-place finish in League Two and with it, automatic promotion to League One for the first time in a decade. Spearheading the charge was club captain and homegrown hero Matt Jay, whose 14 crucial league goals (16 overall) powered the side, culminating in an emotional, defining moment when he netted the goal that sealed promotion against Barrow at a jubilant St James Park. It was a standout year that marked the club's long-awaited rise through the divisions and remains a key chapter in The Grecians' modern history.