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Exeter City vs Oldham

St James Park, Exeter, Devon21 November 2020 at 15:00
12
Away

Oldham

Referee: S. Martin

Match Events

Exeter City
Oldham
Kick Off
R. Williams
12′
21′
G. Blackwood

assist: D. Bahamboula

Jake Taylor24′
32′
D. Rowe
Joel Randall40′
Half Time
J. CapriceA. Hartridge
46′
47′Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
J. TaylorN. Law
57′
J. RandallN. Ajose
57′
59′Ben Garrity
69′
G. BlackwoodJ. Barnett
70′
D. BahamboulaB. Grant
M. JayA. Fisher
76′
76′
R. DiarraSido Jombati
83′
B. GarrityC. Whelan
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal8
3Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots14
5Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox9
12Fouls12
8Corner Kicks3
2Offsides0
61%Ball Possession39%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves6
463Total passes298
335Passes accurate190
72%Passes %64%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to — for Oldham. 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 Oldham'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). Oldham'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 4 defenders rated 6.93 on average, against Oldham'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 Oldham's 5 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.

Forward Threat

Exeter City start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Oldham 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 —% for Oldham. 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 Oldham. 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 Oldham 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 Oldham. 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 City4-4-24-1-4-1Oldham
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Andréss.6McArdle26Sweeney2Caprice8Taylor10Collins3Sparkes14Randall11Williams12Bowman17Jay1Lawlor5Piergia.22Diarra3Borthwi.14Fage16Ntambwe24Bahambo.10Keillor.6Garrity9Rowe7Blackwo.

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: H. Kewell

Exeter CityPosition StrengthOldham
6.93
Avg Rating
6.93Defender (4 v 4)
2G 0A0G 0A
Exeter City4-4-2
24GoalkeeperJ. Andrésson
6DefenderR. McArdle
26DefenderP. Sweeney6.92G
2DefenderJ. Caprice
3DefenderJ. Sparkes
8MidfielderJ. Taylor
10MidfielderA. Collins
14MidfielderJ. Randall
11MidfielderR. Williams
12ForwardR. Bowman
17ForwardM. Jay
Oldham4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperI. Lawlor
5DefenderC. Piergianni
22DefenderR. Diarra
3DefenderC. Borthwick-Jackson
14DefenderD. Fage
16MidfielderB. Ntambwe
24MidfielderD. Bahamboula
10MidfielderD. Keillor-Dunn
6MidfielderB. Garrity
7MidfielderG. Blackwood
9ForwardD. Rowe

Match Summary

Oldham defeated Exeter City 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by R. Williams 12′, G. Blackwood 21′, D. Rowe 32′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Exeter City had 61% possession while Oldham held 39%. Exeter City had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 14 (8 on target) for Oldham. Exeter City made 4 substitutions, Oldham made 4.

Rivalry since 2011

Exeter City vs Oldham Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Exeter City
6
wins
Drawn
2
Oldham
1
wins
Total goals
22 · 2.4/match
Both scored
4/9 · 44%
Over 2.5
4/9 · 44%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Oldham

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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

Exeter City dominates

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

Exeter City5wins
1draws8 meetings
Oldham2wins

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

63%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (75%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Exeter City.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 58.7%Draw 25.2%Away 21.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.804.33
Max1.714.104.77
Over 2.5: 60.6%Under 2.5: 45.5%
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 market56.3%23.5%20.2%
Public market56.1%23.8%20.1%

Exeter City vs Oldham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Oldham
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (59%)

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:12Oldham
15Shots14
7Shots on target8

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
19/03/22Oldham0–2Exeter City3.81/3.59/1.95
13/11/21Exeter City2–1Oldham1.74/3.68/4.69
23/03/21Oldham2–1Exeter City4.30/3.55/1.84
21/11/20Exeter City1–2Oldham1.70/3.97/4.62
11/02/20Exeter City5–1Oldham1.79/3.57/4.72
20/08/19Oldham0–0Exeter City2.85/3.36/2.55
27/04/19Exeter City1–0Oldham2.08/3.36/3.55
22/12/18Oldham2–3Exeter City1.87/3.70/4.19

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: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026