Exeter City FC vs Barnet FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Barnet FC — FA Cup at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Barnet FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1 Dean Treleaven
- Assistant 2 Samuel Fudge (England)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Barnet FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Exeter City FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 12 Dec | Newport County AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | Newport County AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Curzon Ashton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | Chelmsford City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
67%
Clean Sheets
Exeter City FC this season
Exeter City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnet FC this season
Barnet FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Exeter City FC
| Jack Aitchison | 2 G |
| Jayden Wareham | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Exeter City FC launch into their encounter with Barnet FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Millenic Alli, as he is very good at scoring at St. James Park with 7 goals in the last 6 games.
- 10' Exeter City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnet FC's shape.
- 13' Josh Magennis doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Exeter City FC and Barnet FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jack McMillan suffering a number of foals already.
- 28' Ilmari Niskanen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 53 appearances.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Barnet FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' A goal from the England international Ryan Glover! He fires home on 39 to make it 1-1!
- 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The whistle greets Joe Rye as he departs to be replaced by Danny Collinge.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Woods on 49.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnet FC's compact .
- 59' Zak Brunt adds to his 0 season tally! Barnet FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Idris Kanu.
- 72' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' Jay Bird has so much to prove this time. He replaces Millenic Alli on 73 minute.
- 76' The deadlock is broken! Josh Magennis gets on the scoresheet on 76 minutes.
- 78' Barnet FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nicke Kabamba on 78.
- 83' Ben Coker has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 85' The deadlock is broken! Josh Magennis gets on the scoresheet on 85 minutes.
- 85' The referee shows Barnet FC player a card on 85.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Cropper. He replaces Zak Brunt on 86 minute.
- 90' Barnet FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from Barnet FC — Jerome Okimo on, Ryan Glover off on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Exeter City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
6
Ryan Woods ↓ Jack Fitzwater 90'
- 27
- 26
- 12
- 2
- 14
- 10
- 4
- 1
-
11
Millenic Alli ↓ Jay Bird 73'
Bench
-
31
Jay Bird ↑ 73'
-
5
Jack Fitzwater ↑ 90'
-
7
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 73'
- 29
- 37
- 8
- 20
- 47
- 19
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Barnet FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
3
Ben Coker ↓ Joe Grimwood 90'
- 11
- 9
-
17
Zak Brunt ↓ Jordan Cropper 86'
-
15
Ryan Glover ↓ Jerome Okimo 90'
- 1
- 22
- 33
-
5
Joe Rye ↓ Danny Collinge 46'
- 26
Bench
- 30
-
6
Jerome Okimo ↑ 90'
-
32
Jordan Cropper ↑ 86'
- 13
-
4
Danny Collinge ↑ 46'
-
23
Joe Grimwood ↑ 90'
Coach
Dean Brennan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 3 |
| Kami Doyle | 1 |
| Nicke Kabamba | 1 |
| Zak Brunt | 1 |
| Ryan Glover | 1 |
| Jay Bird | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.38
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Barnet FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Exeter City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Barnet FC
46%
Exeter City FC or Barnet FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–3 not predicted5 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8%
1 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
1 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
4 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Barnet FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 16% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 19% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Barnet FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

