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Exeter City vs Walsall

St James Park, Exeter, Devon21 December 2019 at 15:00
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Referee: D. Rock

Match Events

Exeter City
Walsall
Kick Off
13′
P. Sweeney

Own Goal

18′
C. Lavery
D. MoxeyT. Parkes
28′
31′
J. Gordon

assist: W. McDonald

R. Bowman
32′
R. Bowman

assist: L. Martin

41′
Half Time
46′
W. McDonaldM. Sadler
L. Martin

assist: N. Law

64′
67′Danny Guthrie
68′Josh Gordon
72′
D. GuthrieA. Bates
Aaron Martin80′
80′
J. GordonR. Gaffney
L. MartinB. Seymour
83′
A. CollinsJ. Taylor
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal3
17Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox5
7Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls14
8Corner Kicks8
3Offsides2
58%Ball Possession42%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
437Total passes306
334Passes accurate186
76%Passes %61%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to 6.30 for Walsall. 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 Walsall's best-rated player is J. Gordon (6.30).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Exeter City have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by P. Sweeney (2G). Walsall'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.

Defensive Solidity

Exeter City deploy 3 defenders rated 6.93 on average, against Walsall's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Exeter City field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Walsall's 5 rated 6.30. 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.

Forward Threat

Exeter City start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Walsall averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Exeter City and 100% for Walsall. 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 Walsall. 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 Walsall average 31.0 (youngest: J. Gordon (31), oldest: J. Gordon (31)). 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 1 for Walsall. 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 City3-4-1-24-5-1Walsall
GKDEFMIDFWD
23Maxted21Moxey5Martin2Sweeney8Law7Martin4Atangana27Collins22Sparkes11Williams12Bowman1Roberts5Clarke24Facey6Scarr3Pring16Guthrie7Sinclair8Kinsella25McDonald9Lavery10Gordon

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: D. Clarke

Exeter CityPosition StrengthWalsall
6.93
Avg Rating
6.30
6.93Defender (3 v 4)
2G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.30
0G 0A0G 0A
Exeter City3-4-1-2
23GoalkeeperJ. Maxted
21DefenderD. Moxey
5DefenderA. Martin
2DefenderP. Sweeney6.92G
4MidfielderN. Atangana
27MidfielderA. Collins
22MidfielderJ. Sparkes
11MidfielderR. Williams
8ForwardN. Law
7ForwardL. Martin
12ForwardR. Bowman
Walsall4-5-1
1GoalkeeperL. Roberts
5DefenderJ. Clarke
24DefenderS. Facey
6DefenderD. Scarr
3DefenderC. Pring
16MidfielderD. Guthrie
7MidfielderS. Sinclair
8MidfielderL. Kinsella
25MidfielderW. McDonald
10MidfielderJ. Gordon6.3
9ForwardC. Lavery

Match Summary

Exeter City and Walsall drew 3:3. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by P. Sweeney 13′ (o.g.), C. Lavery 18′, J. Gordon 31′, R. Bowman 32′, R. Bowman 41′, L. Martin 64′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Exeter City had 58% possession while Walsall held 42%. Exeter City had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Walsall. Exeter City made 3 substitutions, Walsall made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Exeter City vs Walsall Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Exeter City
3
wins
Drawn
4
Walsall
1
wins
Total goals
21 · 2.6/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
4/8 · 50%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Walsall

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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 City1wins
4draws6 meetings
Walsall1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Walsall.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

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 54.1%Draw 28.3%Away 21.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.504.40
Max1.873.604.75
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
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 market51.5%27.4%21.0%
Public market52.5%27.0%20.5%
Δ1.0%0.4%0.6%

Exeter City vs Walsall — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (54%)

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:23Walsall
17Shots11
5Shots on target6

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
22/01/22Walsall0–2Exeter City2.64/3.26/2.72
02/10/21Exeter City2–2Walsall1.76/3.48/4.84
02/03/21Exeter City0–0Walsall1.83/3.51/4.42
17/10/20Walsall0–0Exeter City2.66/3.30/2.67
07/03/20Walsall3–1Exeter City2.97/3.26/2.45
21/12/19Exeter City3–3Walsall1.85/3.54/4.58

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: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026