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Exeter City vs Tranmere

St James Park, Exeter, Devon11 December 2021 at 15:00
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Referee: R. Madley

Match Events

Exeter City
Tranmere
Kick Off
17′
E. Nevitt
Half Time
65′Charlie Jolley
A. HartridgeP. Sweeney
68′
J. ColeyJ. Caprice
69′
George Ray72′
78′
E. NevittC. Merrie
G. RayP. Amond
79′
79′
J. HawkesL. O'Connor
82′
C. JolleyC. McManaman
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal4
16Total Shots11
10Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls10
15Corner Kicks4
0Offsides0
67%Ball Possession33%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves1
476Total passes237
350Passes accurate115
74%Passes %49%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Exeter City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere's 4 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Tranmere 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.

Exeter City4-2-3-14-4-2Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Dawson5Ray34Hartrid.23Daniel20Brown8Collins29Kite12Key17Taylor31Coley7Jay25Doohan26Clarke5Davies2Dacres-.3MacDona.8Spearing17Foley7Morris15Hawkes12Jolley20Nevitt

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: M. Mellon

Exeter CityPosition StrengthTranmere
Exeter City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperC. Dawson
5DefenderG. Ray
34DefenderA. Hartridge
23DefenderC. Daniel
12DefenderJ. Key
8MidfielderA. Collins
29MidfielderH. Kite
17MidfielderK. Taylor
31MidfielderJ. Coley
7MidfielderM. Jay
20ForwardJ. Brown
Tranmere4-4-2
25GoalkeeperR. Doohan
26DefenderP. Clarke
5DefenderT. Davies
2DefenderJ. Dacres-Cogley
3DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
17MidfielderS. Foley
7MidfielderK. Morris
15MidfielderJ. Hawkes
12ForwardC. Jolley
20ForwardE. Nevitt

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Exeter City 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by E. Nevitt 17′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Exeter City had 67% possession while Tranmere held 33%. Exeter City had 16 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Tranmere. Exeter City made 3 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Exeter City vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Exeter City
3
wins
Drawn
0
Tranmere
6
wins
Total goals
24 · 2.7/match
Both scored
3/9 · 33%
Over 2.5
5/9 · 56%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Tranmere

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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

Tranmere dominates

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

Exeter City2wins
0draws8 meetings
Tranmere6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

38%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Tranmere.

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 48.3%Draw 30.4%Away 26.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.253.60
Max2.103.373.81
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Exeter City · Slight 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 market46.5%28.4%25.1%
Public market45.3%29.3%25.4%
Δ1.1%0.9%0.3%

Exeter City vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (48%)

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:01Tranmere
16Shots11
1Shots on target5

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
18/04/22Tranmere2–0Exeter City3.32/3.13/2.30
11/12/21Exeter City0–1Tranmere2.07/3.29/3.72
20/03/21Tranmere2–1Exeter City2.99/3.18/2.46
12/12/20Exeter City5–0Tranmere1.89/3.51/4.14
02/03/19Exeter City0–1Tranmere2.34/3.46/3.03
03/11/18Tranmere2–0Exeter City2.29/3.39/3.24
20/09/14Tranmere1–2Exeter City2.25/3.36/3.34
31/01/15Exeter City1–2Tranmere2.30/3.39/3.24

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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026