Ernie Elliott appeared as a guest for Exeter City during 1945/46 when two interim league competitions - Division Three South (South of Thames) [played until Christmas] and the Division Three South Cup (Southern Section) [played from January] - were organised ahead of a return to ‘normal’ league football in 1946/47. He was reported as being on the books of Bishop Auckland.  

Ernie made one appearance for Exeter City in Division Three South (South of the Thames) against Crystal Palace at St James’ Park in October 1945.