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 7 games · 9 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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/4
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G | |
| Josh Magennis | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Stevenage FC launch into their encounter with Exeter City FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Exeter City FC does not make any changes. Harry Kite has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Ilmari Niskanen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 53 appearances.
- 23' That looks like a foul for a card for Jack Aitchison.
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stevenage FC and Exeter City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' Exeter City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' Ryan Trevitt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Jack Aitchison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
- 44' Kyle Taylor was booked on 44.
- 46' What a moment for Carl Piergianni! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Controversy at the stadium! Pierce Sweeney argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' Exeter City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yanic Wildschut is hanging Kyle Taylor on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' What a moment for Yanic Wildschut! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Cheick Diabate has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Dan Butler has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 58' England international Dan Butler has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' Another change for Stevenage FC made on 59 minute. Nick Freeman leaves to be changed by Jordan Roberts.
- 64' Viljami Sinisalo is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 68' Harry Kite has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dion Rankine on 68 minute.
- 73' Viljami Sinisalo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stevenage FC so far.
- 74' That is a card for Exeter City FC. Ilmari Niskanen will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Jake Forster-Caskey makes way for Harvey White at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stevenage FC.
- 77' Elliott List is replacing Kane Hemmings for the Stevenage FC side.
- 82' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 86' Time for substitution for Exeter City FC. Reece Cole is replaced by Tom Carroll.
- 89' The crowd applauds Yanic Wildschut as he leaves the pitch. Sonny Cox steps in for Exeter City FC.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
| Eli King | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Carl Piergianni | 1 |
| Yanic Wildschut | 1 |
| Reece Cole | 1 |
| Ed Francis | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Exeter City FC
49%
Stevenage FC or Exeter City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.