Crystal Palace loanee Joe Whitworth exhibited another stunning display for Exeter on Thursday night securing his seventh clean sheet of the season. 

Making history against Shrewsbury, Whitworth, 20, became the first Exeter goalkeeper to keep five consecutive clean sheets in the third tier, surpassing a record set in 1978. 

The in-form shot-stopper was crowned Man of the Match at Croud Medow making five saves as the Grecians climbed to fourth in League One with a two-goal win. 

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Whitworth ranks first in the top four divisions of English football for xG prevented, saves and clean sheets - making a huge impact for Exeter in their bid for promotion to the Championship.

Following their victory over the Blues, Exeter boss Gary Caldwell said: “He’s just doing his job. He’s saving the ball, that’s what he is here to do. I can’t speak highly enough of him. 

“He’s a sensational character. For somebody so young, his mentality and professionalism has been first class - even when he made a few mistakes earlier in the season and there were question marks around him. We’ve had 100 percent belief in him since day one. 
 
“I’m delighted for him that he’s getting the plaudits and obviously making history tonight, keeping five clean sheets in a row in League One, the first time this club has ever done it. We want to create more history this season as well.”