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Exeter City vs Crawley Town

St. James' Park (Exeter, Devon)16 August 2016 at 19:45

Match Events

Exeter City
Crawley Town
Kick Off
Half Time
L. McAlindenC. Riley-Lowe
59′
67′
B. CliffordM. Harrold
81′
J. PayneJ. Yorwerth
83′
J. Yorwerth
84′
J. BantonB. Bawling
J. TaylorT. McCready
90+1′
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to — for Crawley Town. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Exeter City's highest-rated starter is P. Sweeney (6.93), while Crawley Town's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Exeter City have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by P. Sweeney (2G). Crawley Town's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Midfield Control

Exeter City field 11 midfielders averaging 6.93, versus Crawley Town's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Exeter City and —% for Crawley Town. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Exeter City's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crawley Town. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Exeter City's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: P. Sweeney (31), oldest: P. Sweeney (31)), while Crawley Town average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Exeter City's starters average 40 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crawley Town. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Exeter CityPosition StrengthCrawley Town
6.93
Avg Rating
6.93Midfielder (11 v 11)
2G 0A0G 0A
Exeter City
1MidfielderR. Olejnik
31MidfielderP. Sweeney6.92G
15MidfielderJ. Moore-Taylor
16MidfielderM. Oakley
4MidfielderL. James
7MidfielderR. Harley
25MidfielderJ. Taylor
26MidfielderE. Ampadu
8MidfielderR. Simpson
19MidfielderL. McAlinden
14MidfielderO. Watkins
Crawley Town
13MidfielderY. Mersin
14MidfielderA. Blackman
6MidfielderM. Connolly
5MidfielderA. Davey
8MidfielderJ. Smith
4MidfielderJ. Payne
18MidfielderB. Clifford
10MidfielderJ. Banton
2MidfielderL. Young
19MidfielderJ. Collins
7MidfielderE. Boldewijn

Match Summary

Crawley Town defeated Exeter City 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2016. Goals were scored by J. Yorwerth 83′. Exeter City made 2 substitutions, Crawley Town made 3.

Rivalry since 2015

Exeter City vs Crawley Town Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Exeter City
7
wins
Drawn
5
Crawley Town
4
wins
Total goals
53 · 3.3/match
Both scored
13/16 · 81%
Over 2.5
11/16 · 69%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Crawley Town

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Exeter City4wins
3draws10 meetings
Crawley Town3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.9

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 52.6%Draw 28.2%Away 22.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.404.19
Max1.963.624.50
Market favourite:Exeter City · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market49.8%26.9%23.3%
Public market51.2%27.1%21.7%
Δ1.4%0.2%1.6%

Exeter City vs Crawley Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crawley Town
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (53%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Exeter CityHalf-time:00Crawley Town
8Shots5
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/03/22Exeter City2–1Crawley Town1.57/3.94/6.11
19/10/21Crawley Town1–3Exeter City2.98/3.27/2.41
27/02/21Crawley Town2–0Exeter City3.32/3.24/2.23
20/10/20Exeter City2–1Crawley Town1.80/3.74/4.37
29/02/20Exeter City1–1Crawley Town1.79/3.79/4.42
23/11/19Crawley Town0–1Exeter City2.96/3.48/2.40
19/04/19Exeter City1–3Crawley Town1.93/3.54/4.07
23/10/18Crawley Town1–1Exeter City2.95/3.42/2.46
21/04/18Exeter City2–2Crawley Town1.81/3.75/4.54
21/11/17Crawley Town3–1Exeter City3.07/3.46/2.36

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Exeter City

W 211D 133L 153
Over 2.549
Goals scored694

Away Record: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026