Exeter City FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Exeter City FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at St. James Park.
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Assistant 1 Rob Hyde (England)
- Assistant 2 Rob Merchant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Exeter City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Exeter City FC | Lincoln City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #1 |
| 49 | Points | 103 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 12 / 13 / 21 | W / D / L | 31 / 10 / 5 |
| 52 | Scored | 89 |
| 61 | Conceded | 41 |
| -9 | GD | +48 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 26% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts). Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at St. James Park. Exeter City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Lincoln City FC.
- 5' England international Demetri Mitchell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Alistair Smith puts Lincoln City FC on the lead.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' It’s high time Mark Kennedy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Ethan Hamilton picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' Hakeeb Adelakun was booked on 43.
- 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 53' James Scott has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 58' Exeter City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Carroll is hanging Jack Aitchison on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' Exeter City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 67' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Jack Vale comes on to replace Hakeeb Adelakun.
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Caldwell will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Alex Hartridge was booked on 77.
- 78' It’s a booking for Exeter City FC player. Vincent Harper gets a card.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Ryan Trevitt gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 86' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paudie O'Connor on 88.
- 89' A moment of madness from Viljami Sinisalo on 89 minutes earns him a card. Exeter City FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 90 minute. Alistair Smith leaves to be changed by Dylan Duffy.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 26
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Vincent Harper 58'
- 5
-
12
Reece Cole ↓ Kyle Taylor 90'
- 7
- 11
-
29
Jack Aitchison ↓ Tom Carroll 58'
- 10
- 1
- 8
Bench
-
6
Tom Carroll ↑ 58'
-
13
Yanic Wildschut ↑ 58'
- 24
- 30
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↑ 90'
- 39
-
31
Vincent Harper ↑ 58'
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Hakeeb Adelakun ↓ Jack Vale 67'
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 6
- 16
- 11
- 1
- 23
-
8
Alistair Smith ↓ Dylan Duffy 90'
- 25
Bench
- 3
-
29
Jack Vale ↑ 67'
- 12
- 27
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↑ 90'
- 22
- 10
Coach
Mark Kennedy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 4 |
| Joe Taylor | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Paudie O'Connor | 1 |
| Alistair Smith | 1 |
| Ryan Trevitt | 1 |
Head to Head
Exeter City FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2023-10-28
Exeter City FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-10-24
Lincoln City FC
3–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2023-10-21
Fleetwood Town FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-10-14
Lincoln City FC
0–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-10-07
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-09-30
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.91
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
73%
Exeter City FC or Lincoln City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.