 On transfer deadline day, 31 August 2017, Stockley signed for previous loan club Exeter City for a club record fee, believed to be £100,000.He went on to be a fan favourite with the Grecians, notching 51 goals in 98 appearances in all competitions before his departure in January 2019.On 3 January 2019, Stockley signed for Preston North End for £750,000.