 He returned to Charlton on 30 January 2009 having scored 2 goals in 11 league appearances.On 18 March 2009, Fleetwood signed on loan to Football League Two side Exeter City until the end of the 2008–09 season, where he impressed, scoring three goals in eight appearances.Following promotion to League one, Exeter City made an undisclosed offer to Charlton Athletic for Stuart Fleetwood.