Walsall v Exeter City result
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Walsall 1–1 Exeter City — this League Cup match was drawn.
The result
Walsall and Exeter City drew 1–1 at Poundland Bescot Stadium in the League Cup on Tuesday 13 August. Walsall have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions. Exeter City have scored in 14 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Exeter City led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Exeter City: Millenic Alli (40’, assisted by Caleb Watts), Joshua Magennis (120’ pen), Jackson Fitzwater (120’ pen) and Jack Aitchison (120’ pen); Walsall: Jamie Jellis (90’, assisted by J. Earing), David Okagbue (120’ pen), J. Matt (120’ pen), Liam Gordon (120’ pen) and Joshua Gordon (120’ pen).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 15 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
J. Miles showed two yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Walsall: Ryan Stirk (90+4’); Exeter City: Reece Cole (50’).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Joseph Whitworth (Exeter City) 7.2, Millenic Alli (Exeter City) 4.9 and Jamie Jellis (Walsall) 4.3 led the match.
Next up
Walsall next host Oldham on 20 October 2026.
Exeter City next host Crewe on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Walsall: Walsall v Oldham, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Walsall 1–1 Exeter City · League Cup
- Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium · Walsall, West Midlands
- Referee: J. Miles
- Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 1 · draws 4 · Exeter City 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 2W 0D 3L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L
Walsall 1–1 Exeter City (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 August 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Walsall for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.2 for · 5.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.57 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.8 for · 11.4 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.43 for · 12.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.2 for · 4.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.6 for · 8.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.57 for · 11 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.2 for · 1.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.86 for · 1.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: J. Miles.
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Faal n 8 | 50.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Gordon n 8 | 62.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | — |
| Jamie Jellis n 3 | 45 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Matt n 8 | 44.9 | 2 | 1.3 | — |
| B. Comley n 8 | 79.1 | 1.8 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Faal n 8 | 50.6 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| J. Matt n 8 | 44.9 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| D. James-Taylor n 8 | 32.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| I. Hutchinson n 8 | 88.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| R. Tierney n 8 | 47.1 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Johnson n 8 | 25.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| C. Lakin n 8 | 81.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| M. Faal n 8 | 50.6 | 0.9 | 0 |
| J. Matt n 8 | 44.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| I. Hutchinson n 8 | 88.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Jellis n 3 | 45 | 6 |
| I. Hutchinson n 8 | 88.4 | 3.1 |
| B. Comley n 8 | 79.1 | 3 |
| R. Tierney n 8 | 47.1 | 2.9 |
| O. McEntee n 8 | 89.3 | 2.6 |
Exeter City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Alli n 8 | 48.8 | 3.7 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Aitchison n 8 | 64.6 | 2.8 | 1.6 | — |
| V. Harper n 8 | 39.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | — |
| Y. Wildschut n 8 | 44.6 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| C. Watts n 8 | 29.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cole n 8 | 52.1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| M. Alli n 8 | 48.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Y. Wildschut n 8 | 44.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| S. Cox n 8 | 59.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 29.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Alli n 8 | 48.8 | 0.9 | 0 |
| S. Cox n 8 | 59.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| L. Harris n 8 | 74.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| R. Cole n 8 | 52.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| J. Richards n 8 | 38.9 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Harper n 8 | 39.4 | 3.1 |
| E. Francis n 8 | 46 | 2.9 |
| J. McMillan n 8 | 52.4 | 2.8 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 82.6 | 2.7 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 29.3 | 2.3 |
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Match statistics & details
| Walsall | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Possession | 61% |
| 15 | Shots | 9 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 3 | Corners | 6 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 328 | Passes | 531 |
| 72% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
Walsall player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Simkin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D. Okagbue | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Allen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Stirk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Gordon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Adomah | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Maher | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Barrett | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Lakin | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| E. Weir | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Earing sub | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Gordon sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Matt sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jamie Jellis sub | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| O. McEntee sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Exeter City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Whitworth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Diabate | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Purrington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. McMillan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| I. Niskanen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Alli | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Cole | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Y | 7.2 |
| P. Sweeney | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Pedro Borges | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Liam Oakes | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Watts | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| V. Harper sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| J. Aitchison sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Fitzwater sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Magennis sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Crama sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-01-22 Walsall 0–2 Exeter City
- 2021-10-02 Exeter City 2–2 Walsall
- 2021-03-02 Exeter City 0–0 Walsall
- 2020-10-17 Walsall 0–0 Exeter City
- 2020-03-07 Walsall 3–1 Exeter City
- 2019-12-21 Exeter City 3–3 Walsall
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Exeter City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 1, Exeter City won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Walsall 2W 0D 3L; Exeter City 3W 1D 1L.
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