Exeter City FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1 Hugh Gilroy (England)
- Assistant 2 Derek Eaton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Sep | Northampton Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Sep | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Exeter City FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #15 |
| 49 | Points | 59 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 12 / 13 / 21 | W / D / L | 15 / 14 / 17 |
| 52 | Scored | 68 |
| 61 | Conceded | 73 |
| -9 | GD | -5 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 26% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts). Barnsley FC are 15th (59 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to St. James Park that hosts another battle between Exeter City FC and Barnsley FC.
- 5' Exeter City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 6' That is a card for Barnsley FC. Jamie McCart will be fuming at that decision.
- 11' Harry Kite has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 16' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Exeter City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 26' A quiet spell here at St. James Park. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' Jack Aitchison has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 50' 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 Will Aimson suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' John McAtee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Max Watters on 60 minute.
- 65' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Adam Phillips comes on to replace Jonathan Russell.
- 66' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Corey O'Keeffe is replaced by Barry Cotter on 66 minute.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Reece Cole is booked for Exeter City FC — card on 70.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' Kyle Taylor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reece Cole on 79 minute.
- 84' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Williams is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Exeter City FC.
- 89' John McAtee does the damage! The net is bulging and Barnsley FC surge ahead!
- 90' Sonny Cox gets the nod from Exeter City FC. He replaces Alex Hartridge and will look to change the dynamic.
- Another three points for Barnsley FC.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 26
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Admiral Muskwe 90'
-
5
Alex Hartridge ↓ Sonny Cox 90'
- 3
-
12
Reece Cole ↓ Kyle Taylor 79'
- 7
- 11
- 29
- 1
- 31
Bench
- 13
- 33
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↑ 79'
-
10
Admiral Muskwe ↑ 90'
- 8
- 47
-
19
Sonny Cox ↑ 90'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
- 8
- 20
- 1
- 7
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↓ Barry Cotter 66'
- 26
-
36
Max Watters ↓ John McAtee 60'
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 23
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 66'
-
45
John McAtee ↑ 60'
- 9
-
30
Adam Phillips ↑ 65'
- 29
- 41
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Stansfield | 3 |
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Ryan Trevitt | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Harry Kite | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Barnsley FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Barnsley FC
68%
Exeter City FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.