US EditionExeter City's Season Won't Be Defined by 10-1 Manchester City FA Cup 'Humbling'
Manchester City matched their record biggest win with a 10-1 FA Cup victory over Exeter, marking Exeter's worst defeat and debut goal for new signing Antoine Semenyo.
- In Manchester, England, on January 10, 2026, Manchester City beat Exeter City 10-1 in the Emirates FA Cup third round, with photographs showing dejected Exeter players at full time.
- City took control early, fielding a strong side, pressing high and building a four-goal lead by half-time , with Pep Lijnders calling it a professional and well-prepared performance.
- First-Half action saw Rodri lash a long-range strike, Nathan Ake’s clearance trickle in, and Jack Fitzwater divert a cross into his own net for a 4-0 lead.
- Exeter endured their worst defeat ever, surpassing previous heavy losses, and Gary Caldwell stressed the season will be defined by the next 22 league games as they prepare to host Stevenage on Saturday.
- In the second half, Rico Lewis, Tijani Reijnders, Nico O'Reilly and Ryan McAidoo extended the lead before George Birch, Exeter substitute, scored a late consolation; Lewis's stoppage-time second made it City's tenth and matched the club record .
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Exeter City's season won't be defined by 10-1 Manchester City FA Cup 'humbling'
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