Exeter City FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2024-25 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 Tom Parsons (England)
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Ogles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Exeter City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Chesham United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Stockport County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Crawley Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Exeter City FC and Lincoln City FC get this one started.
- 5' Exeter City FC is showing some good football. However, Exeter City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Exeter City FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 35' Exeter City FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Pierce Sweeney, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 50 minutes.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Exeter City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 75' Bailey Cadamarteri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Exeter City FC tonight.
- 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 85' Exeter City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Lincoln City FC backline.
- 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gary Caldwell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 26
- 2
- 10
- 4
- 17
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 18
Bench
- 31
- 5
- 7
- 37
- 47
- 19
- 21
Coach
Gary Caldwell
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 15
- 11
- 18
- 4
- 23
- 1
- 16
- 9
- 28
Bench
- 6
- 21
- 29
- 27
- 17
- 10
- 41
Coach
Michael Skubala
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
2024-11-16
Exeter City FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-11-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2024-11-04
Chesham United FC
0–4
Lincoln City FC
W
2024-10-29
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2024-10-26
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Stockport County FC
W
2024-10-22
Crawley Town FC
3–0
Lincoln City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Exeter City FC or Lincoln City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Exeter City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
71%
Exeter City FC or Lincoln City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
9%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC
| Handicap | Exeter City FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

