
Ethan Laird's goal in first-half stoppage time was enough for the Blues, who extended their unbeaten league run to 10 matches.
Exeter saw midfielder Vincent Harper stretchered off and Jack McMillan sent off.
Managerless WYCOMBE remain two points back in second after a 2-1 win at MANSFIELD.
Richard Kone opened the scoring after his penalty was saved and Garath McCleary struck the winner with three minutes left.
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