Sunday , 16 August 2026

Exeter City FC vs Morecambe FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Exeter City FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Morecambe FC
Sun 7 May 2023 · 11:00 UTC St. James Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Pedro Borges 72' Y
Pierce Sweeney 77' Y
Y 79' Jensen Weir
Y 81' Adam Mayor
Harry Kite 83' Y
Jake Caprice 90' Y
Y 90' Ashley Hunter

Overview

Match Preview

Exeter City FC vs Morecambe FC — League One at St. James Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
Exeter City FC 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Morecambe FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-07 Exeter City FC 3–2 Morecambe FC 2022-12-02 Morecambe FC 1–1 Exeter City FC

Recent Form

Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Morecambe FC H 3–2 W
29 Apr Ipswich Town FC A 0–6 L
22 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–2 L
18 Apr Derby County FC H 1–2 L
15 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–1 L
10 Apr Peterborough United FC A 1–3 L
Morecambe FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Exeter City FC A 2–3 L
29 Apr Lincoln City FC H 3–2 W
22 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W
15 Apr Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
10 Apr Portsmouth FC A 0–0 D
07 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at St. James Park!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Morecambe FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Exeter City FC in their trying to find a way past Morecambe FC's compact .
  • 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 Sam Nombe suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' The Exeter City FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Hartridge departs to be replaced by Pierce Sweeney.
  • 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 43' Ryan Delaney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Taylor on 43 minute.
  • 44' A tactical swap from Morecambe FC — Ryan Delaney on, Jake Taylor off on 44 minutes.
  • 46' Baye Oumar Niasse gets the nod from Morecambe FC. He replaces Arthur Gnahoua and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 49' Jay Stansfield doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 53' Cole Stockton makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Morecambe FC are in front.
  • 55' Ashley Hunter is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Crowley at the 55 minute mark.
  • 57' Jay Stansfield does the damage! The net is bulging and Exeter City FC surge ahead!
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Harry Kite. He replaces Kgagelo Chauke on 62 minute.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Exeter City FC team. Demetri Mitchell is replaced by Jack Sparkes on 63 minute.
  • 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 70' Magnificent from Jay Stansfield! That is 42 goals in 341 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Pedro Borges on 72 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Exeter City FC will be frustrated.
  • 74' Jake Caprice is replacing Pedro Borges for the Exeter City FC side.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pierce Sweeney.
  • 79' Morecambe FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Adam Mayor.
  • 83' Harry Kite picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 85' The Morecambe FC bench stirs into life. Joshua Austerfield is withdrawn and Dynel Simeu gets his opportunity.
  • 87' James Scott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Nombe at the 87 minute mark.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jake Caprice.
  • 3-2 the final result. Morecambe FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Caldwell

Morecambe FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cole Stockton 3
Jay Stansfield 3
Josh Key 1

Head to Head

2023-05-07 Exeter City FC 3–2 Morecambe FC 2022-12-02 Morecambe FC 1–1 Exeter City FC

Exeter City FC Form

2023-05-07 Exeter City FC 3–2 Morecambe FC W 2023-04-29 Ipswich Town FC 6–0 Exeter City FC L 2023-04-22 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Exeter City FC L 2023-04-18 Exeter City FC 1–2 Derby County FC L 2023-04-15 Exeter City FC 0–1 Plymouth Argyle FC L 2023-04-10 Peterborough United FC 3–1 Exeter City FC L

Morecambe FC Form

2023-05-07 Exeter City FC 3–2 Morecambe FC L 2023-04-29 Morecambe FC 3–2 Lincoln City FC W 2023-04-22 Charlton Athletic FC 2–3 Morecambe FC W 2023-04-15 Morecambe FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2023-04-10 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Morecambe FC D 2023-04-07 Morecambe FC 1–3 Plymouth Argyle FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63 Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for: Exeter City FC or Morecambe FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC43% Draw26% Morecambe FC31%
Actual: Exeter City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Exeter City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Morecambe FC
57%
Exeter City FC or Morecambe FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC31% Draw44% Morecambe FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC

Handicap Exeter City FC covers Push Morecambe FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.