Stevenage v Exeter City result
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Stevenage 1–1 Exeter City — this League One match was drawn.
The result
Stevenage and Exeter City drew 1–1 at The Lamex Stadium in League One on Saturday 16 December. Stevenage are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions. Exeter City are winless in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
The goals
Stevenage led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Stevenage: Carl Piergianni (45’, assisted by Daniel Sweeney); Exeter City: Y. Wildschut (47’, assisted by D. Rankine). Jack Aitchison (43’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Stevenage 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 11 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
R. Joyce showed seven yellow cards and one red — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Stevenage: Dan Butler (53’); Exeter City: Jack Aitchison (23’), Jack Aitchison (43’), K. Taylor (44’), Pierce Sweeney (46’), Viljami Sinisalo (64’) and Ilmari Niskanen (74’).
What it changes
Stevenage have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Daniel Sweeney (Stevenage) 7.0, N. Thompson (Stevenage) 6.6 and Carl Piergianni (Stevenage) 6.6 led the match.
Next up
Stevenage next host Plymouth 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 Stevenage: Stevenage v Plymouth, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Stevenage 1–1 Exeter City · League One
- Venue: The Lamex Stadium · Stevenage, Hertfordshire
- Referee: R. Joyce
- Head-to-head (last 6): Stevenage 0 · draws 2 · Exeter City 4 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Stevenage 2W 3D 0L · Exeter City 0W 1D 4L
Stevenage 1–1 Exeter City (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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 December 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Stevenage for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.13 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.38 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.67 for · 5.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.17 for · 7.17 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.33 for · 14.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.17 for · 16.33 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4 for · 6.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.33 for · 13.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.5 for · 9.67 against n 6 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1 for · 1.33 against n 3 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.67 for · 2 against n 6 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Joyce — 4 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 26.33 fouls over 6 matches (1.67 to the home side, 2.33 to the away side).
Stevenage
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Roberts n 8 | 75.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 | — |
| L. Thompson n 8 | 35.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 | — |
| E. List n 8 | 19.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | — |
| J. Forster-Caskey n 8 | 69.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | — |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 41.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Reid n 8 | 88.1 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 41.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| K. Hemmings n 8 | 66.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| D. Sweeney n 8 | 86.3 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| A. MacDonald n 8 | 32.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. MacDonald n 8 | 32.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| J. Reid n 8 | 88.1 | 0.6 | 0 |
| K. Hemmings n 8 | 66.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| B. Thompson n 8 | 40.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| E. List n 8 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Neal n 8 | 48.9 | 3 |
| N. Thompson n 8 | 37.5 | 3 |
| L. Thompson n 8 | 35.9 | 2.8 |
| F. Burns n 8 | 70.4 | 2.7 |
| J. Forster-Caskey n 8 | 69.8 | 2.7 |
Exeter City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Watts n 8 | 36.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | — |
| V. Harper n 8 | 45.1 | 2 | 2.2 | — |
| J. Aitchison n 8 | 83.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| J. Richards n 3 | 35.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 | — |
| H. Kite n 8 | 72.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Wildschut n 8 | 41.8 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| D. Mitchell n 8 | 82.8 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| J. Scott n 8 | 49.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| R. Trevitt n 8 | 90 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| C. Diabate n 8 | 44.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Richards n 3 | 35.3 | 0 | 0.8 |
| K. Taylor n 8 | 25 | 0 | 0.5 |
| R. Trevitt n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 36.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| D. Mitchell n 8 | 82.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Harper n 8 | 45.1 | 4.7 |
| Z. Jules n 8 | 80.8 | 2.6 |
| I. Niskanen n 8 | 67 | 2.4 |
| C. Watts n 8 | 36.4 | 2.2 |
| R. Trevitt n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
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Match statistics & details
| Stevenage | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 62% | Possession | 38% |
| 11 | Shots | 7 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 12 | Corners | 3 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 497 | Passes | 322 |
| 72% | Pass accuracy | 61% |
Stevenage player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Ashby-Hammond | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| N. Thompson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.6 |
| C. Piergianni | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| L. James-Wildin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Thompson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| D. Butler | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| J. Reid | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Hemmings | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Forster-Caskey | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| N. Freeman | 59 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Roberts sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. White sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| E. List sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
Exeter City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Sinisalo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Diabate | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Hartridge | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Z. Jules | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| R. Trevitt | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.6 |
| I. Niskanen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | Y | 7.5 |
| R. Cole | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Rankine | 68 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. Taylor | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| J. Aitchison | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | RY | 5.2 |
| Y. Wildschut sub | 44 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Kite sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Carroll sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Cox sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
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 Stevenage v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-08-29 Exeter City 1–1 Stevenage
- 2022-03-26 Exeter City 2–1 Stevenage
- 2021-10-09 Stevenage 2–2 Exeter City
- 2021-02-02 Stevenage 0–1 Exeter City
- 2021-01-23 Exeter City 3–1 Stevenage
- 2020-02-08 Exeter City 2–1 Stevenage
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Stevenage and Exeter City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Stevenage won 0, Exeter City won 4 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Stevenage and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Stevenage 2W 3D 0L; Exeter City 0W 1D 4L.
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