Exeter City FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Brook
- Assistant 1 Kevin Howick
- Assistant 2
5 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 6.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Carlisle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at St. James Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The referee shows Exeter City FC player a card on 5.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Exeter City FC that had 198 games and scored 203 goals.
- 20' 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 Dion Rankine suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It looks surprising Carlisle United FC does not make any changes. Taylor Charters has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Exeter City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Reece Cole makes it 1-0.
- 62' Another change for Carlisle United FC made on 62 minute. Jack Robinson leaves to be changed by Alfie McCalmont.
- 64' That is a card for Carlisle United FC. Harrison Neal will be fuming at that decision.
- 67' Zak Jules catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 67.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Carlisle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' The crowd applauds Taylor Charters as he leaves the pitch. Joe Garner steps in for Carlisle United FC.
- 75' The Exeter City FC manager makes a substitution. Zak Jules departs to be replaced by Ilmari Niskanen.
- 77' GOAL! Sonny Cox scores on 77.
- 78' Yanic Wildschut is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sonny Cox at the 78 minute mark.
- 79' Exeter City FC make a change. Tom Carroll trudges off to be replaced by Kyle Taylor on 79 minutes.
- 84' Cheick Diabate needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 10 Yellow cards this season.
- 85' It is a substitution in Carlisle United FC team. Josh Emmanuel is replaced by Dylan McGeouch on 85 minute.
- 86' Daniel Butterworth does the damage! The net is bulging and Carlisle United FC surge ahead!
- 88' Time for substitution for Exeter City FC. Dion Rankine is replaced by James Scott.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Yanic Wildschut. He receives a card.
- 2-1 the final result. Carlisle United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Tom Carroll ↓ Kyle Taylor 79'
- 26
- 5
-
3
Zak Jules ↓ Ilmari Niskanen 75'
- 12
- 29
- 39
- 1
- 20
-
21
Dion Rankine ↓ James Scott 88'
-
19
Sonny Cox ↓ Yanic Wildschut 78'
Bench
-
13
Yanic Wildschut ↑ 78'
-
11
James Scott ↑ 88'
-
14
Ilmari Niskanen ↑ 75'
- 30
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↑ 79'
- 41
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
- 24
-
32
Josh Emmanuel ↓ Dylan McGeouch 85'
- 17
- 5
-
15
Taylor Charters ↓ Joe Garner 74'
-
19
Jack Robinson ↓ Alfie McCalmont 62'
- 33
- 13
- 7
Bench
-
21
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 85'
- 9
- 1
- 11
-
14
Joe Garner ↑ 74'
-
10
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 62'
- 3
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Demetri Mitchell | 1 |
| Ryan Trevitt | 1 |
| Daniel Butterworth | 1 |
| Reece Cole | 1 |
| Sonny Cox | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-01-06
Exeter City FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-01-01
Carlisle United FC
2–1
Port Vale FC
W
2023-12-29
Wigan Athletic FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-12-26
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Carlisle United FC
D
2023-12-23
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-12-16
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Exeter City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
46%
Exeter City FC or Carlisle United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.