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Exeter City vs Harrogate Town

St James Park, Exeter, Devon15 February 2022 at 19:45

Match Events

Exeter City
Harrogate Town
Kick Off
4′
L. Armstrong

assist: J. Diamond

19′
J. Muldoon

assist: L. Armstrong

C. DiabateJ. Coley
27′
J. Brown

Penalty

37′
Half Time
N. AtanganaT. Dieng
46′
S. StubbsJ. Grounds
52′
64′
G. Thomson

assist: L. Page

J. Grounds
71′
78′Jack Diamond
T. Dieng

assist: J. Caprice

81′
83′
W. BurrellN. Sheron
86′Luke Armstrong
89′
L. PageJ. Austerfield
J. Sparkes

assist: A. Collins

90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

11Shots on Goal10
5Shots off Goal4
19Total Shots17
3Blocked Shots3
15Shots insidebox15
4Shots outsidebox2
10Fouls8
12Corner Kicks6
0Offsides2
57%Ball Possession43%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves7
353Total passes279
223Passes accurate157
63%Passes %56%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Exeter City is 6.93, compared to 6.70 for Harrogate 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 Harrogate Town's best-rated player is M. Oxley (7.19).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Exeter City have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by P. Sweeney (2G). Harrogate Town's starters account for 6 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by J. Muldoon (5G). 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 Harrogate Town's 3-man backline averaging 6.73. 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 Harrogate Town's 4 rated 6.52. 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 3 for Harrogate Town averaging 6.55. 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 61% for Harrogate 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 9 for Harrogate 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 Harrogate Town average 34.8 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: J. Muldoon (36)). 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 16 for Harrogate 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 City3-4-1-23-4-1-2Harrogate Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Dawson26Sweeney2Caprice6Stubbs39Diabate20Brown4Atangana8Collins3Sparkes7Jay10Nombe1Oxley20Legge3Page5Smith6Burrell4Falking.7Thomson16Pattison18Muldoon29Armstro.21Diamond

Substitutes

Coach: M. Taylor

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Exeter CityPosition StrengthHarrogate Town
6.93
Avg Rating
6.70
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.19
0G 0A0G 1A
6.93Defender (3 v 3)6.73
2G 0A1G 1A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.52
0G 0A0G 0A
Forward (3 v 3)6.55
0G 0A5G 1A
Exeter City3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperC. Dawson
26DefenderP. Sweeney6.92G
6DefenderS. Stubbs
39DefenderC. Diabate
2MidfielderJ. Caprice
4MidfielderN. Atangana
8MidfielderA. Collins
3MidfielderJ. Sparkes
20ForwardJ. Brown
7ForwardM. Jay
10ForwardS. Nombe
Harrogate Town3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley7.21A
20DefenderL. Legge
5DefenderW. Smith
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
3MidfielderL. Page
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
16MidfielderA. Pattison
18ForwardJ. Muldoon6.55G1A
29ForwardL. Armstrong
21ForwardJ. Diamond

Match Summary

Exeter City defeated Harrogate Town 4:3. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by L. Armstrong 4′, J. Muldoon 19′, J. Brown 37′ (pen.), G. Thomson 64′, J. Grounds 71′, T. Dieng 81′, J. Sparkes 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Exeter City had 57% possession while Harrogate Town held 43%. Exeter City had 19 shots (11 on target) compared to 17 (10 on target) for Harrogate Town. Exeter City made 3 substitutions, Harrogate Town made 2.

Rivalry since 2020

Exeter City vs Harrogate Town Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Exeter City
0
wins
Drawn
2
Harrogate Town
1
wins
Total goals
5 · 1.7/match
Both scored
2/3 · 67%
Over 2.5
1/3 · 33%

Recent Form

Exeter City

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Harrogate 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

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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
2draws4 meetings
Harrogate Town1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

75%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 57.9%Draw 27.1%Away 20.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.604.60
Max1.763.805.06
Over 2.5: 51.8%Under 2.5: 51.8%
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 market54.8%26.1%19.1%
Public market55.9%25.0%19.0%
Δ1.1%1.1%

Exeter City vs Harrogate Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Exeter City
Result vs. Market: Exeter City (58%)

Result matched 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:12Harrogate Town
19Shots17
11Shots on target10

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
15/02/22Exeter City4–3Harrogate Town1.73/3.70/4.89
28/08/21Harrogate Town1–1Exeter City2.30/3.37/3.04
19/01/21Harrogate Town0–0Exeter City3.21/3.50/2.19
15/12/20Exeter City1–2Harrogate Town1.69/4.09/4.54

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: Harrogate Town

W 83D 68L 125
Over 2.550
Goals scored317

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026