Stevenage FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 46 games · 75 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Paul Lister
- Assistant 2
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Exeter City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 09 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Port Vale FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 11 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Exeter City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #21 |
| 75 | Points | 49 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 21 / 12 / 13 | W / D / L | 12 / 13 / 21 |
| 49 | Scored | 52 |
| 46 | Conceded | 61 |
| +3 | GD | -9 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.07 |
| 46% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Stevenage FC are 6th (75 pts). Exeter City FC are 21st (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Lamex Stadium as Stevenage FC face off against Exeter City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Lamex Stadium. Exeter City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Hartridge, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Ireland international Pierce Sweeney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' Exeter City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 28' Nick Freeman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stevenage FC so far.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Aitchison argues furiously but the card stands.
- 44' Kyle Taylor is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 46' Carl Piergianni puts Stevenage FC on the lead.
- 46' The referee has no hesitation. Pierce Sweeney is booked for Exeter City FC — card on 46.
- 46' Yanic Wildschut has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Taylor on 46 minute.
- 47' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yanic Wildschut makes it 1-1.
- 52' 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.
- 53' Dan Butler has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 58' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stevenage FC and Exeter City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' The Stevenage FC manager makes a substitution. Nick Freeman departs to be replaced by Jordan Roberts.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Viljami Sinisalo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 68' Harry Kite gets the nod from Exeter City FC. He replaces Dion Rankine and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Zak Jules has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 20 appearances.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Ilmari Niskanen is booked for Exeter City FC — card on 74.
- 76' The Stevenage FC bench stirs into life. Jake Forster-Caskey is withdrawn and Harvey White gets his opportunity.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Elliott List. He replaces Kane Hemmings on 77 minute.
- 82' Exeter City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' Reece Cole makes way for Tom Carroll at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Exeter City FC.
- 89' A change in the Exeter City FC ranks — Yanic Wildschut exits the field as Sonny Cox enters on 89.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Kane Hemmings ↓ Elliott List 77'
- 4
- 19
- 3
- 23
- 8
- 2
- 5
- 1
-
10
Nick Freeman ↓ Jordan Roberts 59'
- 6
Bench
- 24
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↑ 59'
-
9
Elliott List ↑ 77'
- 7
- 15
-
18
Harvey White ↑ 76'
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 5
- 3
-
12
Reece Cole ↓ Tom Carroll 86'
- 14
-
23
Kyle Taylor ↓ Yanic Wildschut 46'
- 29
- 39
- 1
- 8
-
21
Dion Rankine ↓ Harry Kite 68'
Bench
-
6
Tom Carroll ↑ 86'
-
13
Yanic Wildschut ↑ 46'
-
16
Harry Kite ↑ 68'
- 11
- 30
- 19
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Roberts | 2 |
| Eli King | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Yanic Wildschut | 1 |
| Reece Cole | 1 |
| Ed Francis | 1 |
| Kami Doyle | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.54
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Exeter City FC
47%
Stevenage FC or Exeter City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.