We are delighted to welcome experienced striker Josh Gordon to Exeter City as our second signing of the summer.
Josh joins the Grecians on a one-year deal, with a club held option of a second, after departing EFL Sky Bet League Two side Walsall at the end of the 2025/26 season.
The 31-year-old heads to St James Park with over 250 matches of experience in League One and Two. Josh is a hard-working centre-forward who leads the line well and presses with intensity.
Beginning his senior career with Stafford Rangers, Josh earned a move into the EFL with Leicester City before loan spells with Nuneaton Town and Loughborough Dynamo. He made the permanent switch to Walsall in 2018, where he established himself as a regular in League One.
A move to Burton Albion followed in 2021, with Josh continuing to showcase his work rate and attacking qualities before joining Barrow in 2022. He enjoyed a productive spell with the Bluebirds, helping them challenge at the top end of League Two, scoring 15 goals, before moving to Walsall ahead of the 2024/25 season. Josh spent the last campaign back on loan at Barrow where he made 35 appearances, scoring nine goals.
Now arriving at St James Park, Josh brings a wealth of EFL experience, leadership and know-how to the Grecians' forward line as Matt Taylor's side prepare for the new campaign.
Speaking about bringing Josh to EX4, manager Matt Taylor said: “We’ve signed an all-energy centre forward who will bring everything he has got and will be a player that fans will fall in love with. His goal return of 9 in 30 last season suggests that if he gets the right service then there will be a goal output that will benefit the team.
"Like Gwion, Josh brings experience to the team and will add to us both on and off the pitch. He will have a big influence on the younger players coming through in attacking positions.”
Everyone at Exeter City would like to welcome Josh to the club and wish him every success in red and white.
If you would like to sponsor our new recruit, please contact our Commercial team on commercial@ecfc.co.uk.