Dennis Peapell appeared for Exeter City during the mid-1960s. He joined the club from Swindon Town and later played for Bideford.

Noted for his ferocious shot, Dennis was an apprentice with Swindon Town before turning professional in November 1963 and going on to make two league appearances. 

Dennis moved to Exeter City in July 1965 and made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 4-0 home win over Grimsby Town. A regular in the team for the first half of the season - appearing in 24 of the first 28 league games - he then lost his place and didn’t feature for the first-team beyond February 1966. 

Released on a free transfer he signed for Bideford in the summer of 1966 ahead of turning out for Trowbridge Town, Andover and Clanfield before switching codes to play rugby for Swindon.