Sunday , 15 November 2026

Exeter City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Exeter City FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC St. James' Park HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Exeter City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — FA Cup at St. James' Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Dean Whitestone
  • Referee Kevin Johnson
  • Referee Christopher Wade
  • Referee Mark Russell
8 games this season 🟨 2.8/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
2
Exeter City FC 3 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sheffield Wednesday FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Exeter City FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC

Recent Form

Exeter City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–2 L
28 Nov Gillingham FC A 3–2 W
07 Nov AFC Fylde H 2–1 W
10 Nov Blackpool FC H 2–3 L
Sheffield Wednesday FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Exeter City FC A 2–0 W
01 Jan Derby County FC H 1–0 W
29 Dec Middlesbrough FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–1 D
19 Dec Coventry City FC H 1–0 W
15 Dec Nottingham Forest FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Exeter City FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sheffield Wednesday FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Exeter City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Exeter City FC
Charlie Cummins 1 G
Jack Taylor 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at St. James' Park as Exeter City FC face off against Sheffield Wednesday FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Exeter City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Exeter City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Exeter City FC that had 199 games and scored 205 goals.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 27' The deadlock is broken! Adam Reach gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
  • 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Exeter City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The Exeter City FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Page is withdrawn and Jack Sparkes gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' Sheffield Wednesday FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Exeter City FC team. Matt Jay is replaced by Nicky Law on 61 minute.
  • 64' The crowd applauds Alex Hunt as he leaves the pitch. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru steps in for Sheffield Wednesday FC.
  • 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
  • 77' The whistle greets Joel Randall as he departs to be replaced by Nicky Ajose.
  • 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. Exeter City FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matthew Taylor will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' Isaac Rice is ready to make an impact after coming on for Callum Paterson at the 90 minute mark.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Callum Paterson makes it 0-2.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sheffield Wednesday FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Exeter City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matthew Taylor

Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Exeter City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for: Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Exeter City FC26% Draw29% Sheffield Wednesday FC45%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Exeter City FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
74%
Exeter City FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Exeter City FC18% Draw49% Sheffield Wednesday FC33%
Actual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.3%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Exeter City FC

Handicap Exeter City FC covers Push Sheffield Wednesday FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 15% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+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% ✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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