ANDY Preece's side haven't exactly reached last chance saloon but failure to pick up a victory in Devon could signal the end of Bury's promotion chances.

It remains tight at the top of division three and there will still be 18 points to play for after tomorrow's (Saturday) trip to St James's Park.

But if the Shakers can't beat the bottom team in the entire Football League then it will be another crushing blow to confidence.

They've lost only one of their last seven games -1-0 to high flying Rushden - while Bury have only won one in the same period of games.

Pawel Abbott has returned to Preston and there could be more changes after last Saturday's defeat at Darlington.

Preece was unhappy with his team's defending against the Quakers.

The arrival of keeper Lewis Solly from Wolves puts pressure on Glynn Garner.

Last Season: Different divisions.

Key Opponent: Steve Flack - Exeter's no-frills centre forward.

Prediction: Exeter 1 Bury 2