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Former West Ham youngster Anthony Scully hits debut winner hours after Exeter announcement

Former West Ham youngster Anthony Scully scored Exeter City’s winner against Rotherham United on Saturday, just hours after his signing was announced. The 27-year-old marked his first appearance with the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory at St James Park…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 5:15 PM
Former West Ham youngster Anthony Scully hits debut winner hours after Exeter announcement
Key Things to Know
  • Anthony Scully scored the winning goal on his Exeter City debut against Rotherham United.
  • Exeter City secured a 1-0 victory following Scully's second-half goal from a George Birch cross.
  • The 27-year-old signed for Exeter after spending the summer without a club following his exit from Shrewsbury Town.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham United forward Anthony Scully scored the decisive goal in Exeter City's 1-0 victory over Rotherham United at St James Park on Saturday. The 27-year-old was placed directly into manager Matt Taylor's starting lineup and converted George Birch's cross early in the second half, just hours after Exeter officially announced his signing.

Scully joined Exeter after spending the summer as a free agent following his departure from Shrewsbury Town. The West Ham academy graduate previously played for Lincoln City, Wigan Athletic, Portsmouth, and Colchester United after leaving the Hammers' development squad in February 2020.

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