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Exeter City v Wigan result

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Exeter City 1–1 Wigan — this League One match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Exeter City and Wigan drew 1–1 in League One on Saturday 8 November. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Wigan, from fewer shots (13 to 14), created the better chances, 2.67 xG to 1.36 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Wigan led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Wigan: Callum Wright (24’, assisted by Morgan Fox); Exeter City: Jayden Wareham (53’, assisted by Reece Cole).

Discipline

Stephen Parkinson, England showed two yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Exeter City: Jayden Wareham (31’); Wigan: Matthew Smith (64’).

What it changes

Exeter City move down from 13th to 19th (15 league matches played). Exeter City have scored 52 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Exeter City have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Wigan move down from 11th to 15th (15 league matches played). Wigan have scored 49 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Wigan have conceded 58 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Exeter City are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Wigan are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Callum Wright (Wigan) 7.1, E. Turns (Exeter City) 5.5 and Morgan Fox (Wigan) 5.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

Exeter City are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Wigan.

Next up

Exeter City next host Cheltenham on 14 November 2026.

Wigan next host Barnsley on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Cheltenham, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Wigan: Wigan v Barnsley, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Exeter City 1–1 Wigan · League One
  • Referee: Stephen Parkinson, England
  • Head-to-head (last 5): Exeter City 1 · draws 2 · Wigan 2 · 1.8 goals/game
  • Recent form: Exeter City 3W 1D 1L · Wigan 1W 3D 1L

Exeter City 1–1 Wigan (League One): 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 0.63
Goals
against 0.88 / 1.5 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.29 / 5.71
Corners
against 5.14 / 5.86 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.43 / 1.86
Shots on target
against 2.71 / 3.43 · 0 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.75 / 2.29
Cards
against 1 / 1.57 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameExeter City for / againstLineWigan for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
0.63 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
4.29 for · 5.14 against n 7
9.5standard
5.71 for · 5.86 against n 7
Shots
10 for · 12.86 against n 7
19.5standard
8.14 for · 11.43 against n 7
Shots on target
3.43 for · 2.71 against n 7
8.5standard
1.86 for · 3.43 against n 7
Fouls committed
13.14 for · 11 against n 7
21.5standard
10.29 for · 12.14 against n 7
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1 against n 8
3.5standard
2.29 for · 1.57 against n 7

Referee: Stephen Parkinson, England.

Exeter City

Exeter City Defensive

Exeter City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
0.63/1
—
I. Niskanen n 890
15/1
0.52/2
—
J. Fitzwater n 890
0.64/1
1.14/3
J. Kerr
E. Brierley n 887
0.54/0
0.43/0
—
J. McMillan n 888
0.84/2
0.32/0
—
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Exeter City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
J. Fitzwater n 890
1.14/3
I. Niskanen n 890
1.16/2
E. Brierley n 887
1.66/3
J. McMillan n 888
2.38/4
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Exeter City Attacking

Exeter City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
00/0
I. Niskanen n 890
0.95/2
0.43/0
J. Fitzwater n 890
0.11/0
00/0
E. Brierley n 887
0.11/0
00/0
J. McMillan n 888
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Exeter City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
00/0
I. Niskanen n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Fitzwater n 890
00/0
00/0
E. Brierley n 887
00/0
0.11/0
J. McMillan n 888
00/0
00/0
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Wigan

Wigan Defensive

Wigan — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wigan before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Tickle n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
F. Murray n 881.1
1.26/3
1.17/1
—
J. Hungbo n 866
0.52/1
15/1
—
C. Wright n 864.4
1.24/3
1.76/3
—
J. Kerr n 890
0.43/0
1.45/4
J. Fitzwater
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Wigan — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wigan before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Tickle n 890
0.11/0
F. Murray n 881.1
2.88/6
J. Hungbo n 866
0.53/0
C. Wright n 864.4
2.15/3
J. Kerr n 890
1.46/3
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Wigan Attacking

Wigan — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wigan before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Tickle n 890
00/0
00/0
F. Murray n 881.1
1.15/2
0.43/0
J. Hungbo n 866
00/0
00/0
C. Wright n 864.4
0.31/1
0.31/1
J. Kerr n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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Wigan — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Wigan before kick-off, to 1 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Tickle n 890
00/0
00/0
F. Murray n 881.1
0.32/0
00/0
J. Hungbo n 866
00/0
00/0
C. Wright n 864.4
0.21/0
0.21/0
J. Kerr n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Exeter CityWigan
72%Possession28%
1.36Expected goals (xG)2.67
14Shots13
4Shots on target7
3Shots off target3
7Blocked shots3
11Shots inside the box10
8Corners4
2Offsides0
15Fouls7
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
6Saves3
560Passes222
85%Pass accuracy62%

Exeter City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Whitworth9000000007.6
P. Sweeney9000000307.6
J. Fitzwater9000200206.9
E. Turns9000100106.6
I. Niskanen9000002306.7
E. Brierley9000001007
D. Andrew9000112406.9
R. Cole8901001006.3
J. Wareham89101100Y6.6
J. McMillan7700111006.7
Akeel Higgins4500000006.2
J. Aitchison sub4500110006.3
J. Magennis sub1300000006.3
E. Francis sub10000000–
Kevin McDonald sub10000000–

Wigan Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Tickle9000000006.9
M. Fox9001001206.9
W. Aimson9000001107.2
J. Kerr9000201006.9
R. Borges Rodrigues9000110106.9
M. Smith90001111Y6.6
J. Weir9000001007.3
C. Wright9010440007.6
C. Saydee8900103106.6
L. Robinson8400000106.9
F. Murray6900111007.2
Maleace Asamoah sub2100000006.6
J. Carragher sub1100000006.6
P. Mullin sub10000000–

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 Exeter City v Wigan — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Exeter CityWDLWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game
WiganDLWDD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 0.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 5
Exeter City 1 · 2 draws · Wigan 2 · 1.8 goals/game
  • 2025-04-08 Exeter City 1–1 Wigan
  • 2024-09-28 Wigan 0–0 Exeter City
  • 2024-02-10 Wigan 1–2 Exeter City
  • 2023-11-04 Exeter City 0–2 Wigan
  • 2023-10-21 Exeter City 0–2 Wigan
League standing · 2025/26
Exeter City#21 pos49 pts46 pl-9 GD
Wigan#16 pos56 pts46 pl-9 GD
Goals per game
Exeter City scored1.13
Wigan scored1.07
Exeter City conceded1.33
Wigan conceded1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Wigan?
In their last 5 meetings, Exeter City won 1, Wigan won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Exeter City and Wigan?
Recent form — Exeter City 3W 1D 1L; Wigan 1W 3D 1L.

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