1938.
Exeter City accomplised a useful performance in holding the powerful Reading side to a draw at Elm Park this afternoon, and they were full value for their point. A hard game saw both defences in great form, and the City were always the side who looked more likely to get goals. Ebdon again had the distinction of being the best forward. He was a tireless worker in midfield, and a fast and very clever attacker. Next to him Bowl carried off the honours. Reading included their new forward, Doran, from Bradford, who was signed on at 1.30 o'clock this afternoon. The weather was summerlike, and the pitch in beautiful condition.