Keynsham Town Women Fight Back to Draw 3-3 with Exeter City Women

Keynsham Town Women produced a stirring late comeback to draw 3-3 with Exeter City Women in the English FA Women’s League Cup on 27 September 2026. Exeter had looked in control after building a two-goal lead, but Keynsham’s persistence and a dramatic late equaliser earned them a share of the spoils.

The six-goal draw leaves both teams with plenty to reflect on, but it was Keynsham who finished the stronger and will take the greater momentum from the fixture.

Match Overview

Exeter City Women started the game with purpose, moving the ball quickly and finding space between Keynsham’s midfield and defence. Their early goal settled them, and they continued to create chances with neat interplay in wide areas.

Keynsham Town Women responded well after conceding, equalising midway through the first half. But Exeter regained control with two more goals either side of half-time, leaving Keynsham with a mountain to climb. A tactical shift and renewed intensity turned the game around in the final 20 minutes.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Exeter City Women took the lead. A well-timed run in behind was found by a through ball, and the forward finished confidently for 0-1.
• 25th minute: Keynsham Town Women equalised. A sustained spell of pressure ended with a low cross that was turned in at the near post for 1-1.
• 38th minute: Exeter restored their advantage with a fine strike from the edge of the box, curling the ball into the far corner for 1-2.
• 51st minute: Exeter scored their third, capitalising on a loose pass and finishing quickly on the counter for 1-3.
• 70th minute: Keynsham gave themselves hope. A substitute made an immediate impact, arriving late in the box to head home for 2-3.
• 89th minute: Keynsham found a dramatic equaliser. A long throw caused confusion in the Exeter defence, and the ball was bundled home from close range for 3-3.

Tactical Story

Exeter City Women controlled the first hour with a patient possession game. Their midfielders rotated well, pulling Keynsham out of shape and creating space for runners in behind. Exeter’s front three were particularly effective when attacking the channels, and their third goal came from exactly that kind of quick transition.

Keynsham Town Women struggled to press effectively in the first half, but a change of shape after the break changed the flow of the match. They pushed an extra body into midfield, pressed higher, and began winning second balls. That allowed them to pin Exeter back and create the chances that led to their comeback.

Standout Players

Keynsham’s substitute changed the game, scoring one goal and causing problems with her direct running. Their midfielder drove the comeback with energy and leadership, while the goalkeeper made two important saves to keep the score at 3-1 before the fightback began.

For Exeter City Women, the centre-forward was excellent for much of the match, scoring twice and linking play intelligently. The attacking midfielder dictated the tempo in the first half and was at the heart of Exeter’s best moves.

What It Means

The draw gives both teams a point in the English FA Women’s League Cup group standings. Exeter City Women will be frustrated to have let a two-goal lead slip, while Keynsham Town Women will take confidence from their resilience and late pressure. The result leaves the group finely poised and sets up an intriguing set of return fixtures.

Full-time score: Keynsham Town Women 3-3 Exeter City Women.