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Forest Green vs Exeter City

The Fully Charged New Lawn, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire4 January 2022 at 19:45
Referee: A. Davies

Match Events

Forest Green
Exeter City
Kick Off
28′Archie Collins
Nicky Cadden32′
Half Time
Kane Wilson53′
J. AitchisonM. Stevens
58′
64′
P. AmondB. Seymour
78′
J. GroundsS. Stubbs
S. DialloD. Sweeney
80′
Ben Stevenson87′
90+2′
T. DiengK. Taylor
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal6
7Total Shots19
2Blocked Shots6
4Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox9
7Fouls7
6Corner Kicks13
1Offsides2
45%Ball Possession55%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves1
323Total passes399
234Passes accurate288
72%Passes %72%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Exeter City's 3-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

Forest Green field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Exeter City'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

Forest Green start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Exeter City 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Forest Green's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: J. Moore-Taylor (31), oldest: J. Moore-Taylor (31)), while Exeter City 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.

Forest Green3-4-1-23-5-1-1Exeter City
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McGee15Moore-T.6Cargill2Wilson3Bernard11Cadden7Stevens.23Diallo14Matt10Aitchis.28March1Dawson27Grounds2Caprice14Dieng39Diabate20Brown8Collins29Kite12Key11Amond7Jay

Substitutes

Coach: R. Edwards

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Forest GreenPosition StrengthExeter City
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
15DefenderJ. Moore-Taylor
6DefenderB. Cargill
3DefenderD. Bernard
2MidfielderK. Wilson
11MidfielderN. Cadden
7MidfielderB. Stevenson
23MidfielderS. Diallo
14ForwardJ. Matt
10ForwardJ. Aitchison
28ForwardJ. March
Exeter City3-5-1-1
1GoalkeeperC. Dawson
27DefenderJ. Grounds
39DefenderC. Diabate
29DefenderH. Kite
2MidfielderJ. Caprice
14MidfielderT. Dieng
20MidfielderJ. Brown
8MidfielderA. Collins
12MidfielderJ. Key
11ForwardP. Amond
7ForwardM. Jay

Match Summary

Forest Green and Exeter City drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. 4 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 45% possession while Exeter City held 55%. Forest Green had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for Exeter City. Forest Green made 2 substitutions, Exeter City made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Forest Green vs Exeter City Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Forest Green
2
wins
Drawn
6
Exeter City
6
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.5/match
Both scored
7/14 · 50%
Over 2.5
6/14 · 43%

Recent Form

Forest Green

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Exeter City

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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.

Forest Green1wins
5draws10 meetings
Exeter City4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.3

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (60%) — the odds may underestimate Exeter City.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 62.8%Draw 25.1%Away 17.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.573.905.50
Max1.614.075.81
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
Market favourite:Forest Green · 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 market59.8%23.6%16.6%
Public market59.6%23.8%16.6%

Forest Green vs Exeter City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (63%)

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Exeter City
7Shots19
1Shots on target7

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
04/01/22Forest Green0–0Exeter City1.59/3.99/5.69
04/09/21Exeter City0–0Forest Green2.98/3.24/2.42
20/04/21Forest Green0–0Exeter City2.61/3.28/2.73
26/12/20Exeter City1–1Forest Green2.37/3.29/2.98
01/01/20Forest Green0–1Exeter City2.63/3.28/2.71
12/10/19Exeter City1–0Forest Green1.80/3.65/4.82
04/05/19Forest Green0–0Exeter City2.47/3.28/2.99
27/10/18Exeter City1–2Forest Green2.26/3.69/3.08
31/01/18Exeter City2–0Forest Green1.81/3.77/4.54
09/09/17Forest Green1–3Exeter City2.99/3.51/2.40

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Exeter City

W 211D 133L 153
Over 2.549
Goals scored694

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026