Chesterfield v Exeter City prediction

League Two · Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT · SMH Group Stadium

Updated 6 Nov 2026, 07:34 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Chesterfield v Exeter City, League Two on Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Chesterfield host Exeter City in League Two on Tuesday 1 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

Exeter City have conceded nine goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Three of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (20%).

Form and the table

Eight of Chesterfield’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 10 of Chesterfield’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Chesterfield have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 1.29. Chesterfield have scored 24 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Chesterfield have conceded 21 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Both teams scored in four of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Exeter City have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.38 and conceding 1.13. Exeter City have scored 11 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game).

Chesterfield (10th) and Exeter City (12th) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Exeter City the stronger side, 100 rating points above Chesterfield (Exeter City 1573, Chesterfield 1473, after at least 156 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 30 November 2024, finished Exeter City 2–0 Chesterfield.

Team news

Predicted Chesterfield XI (4-2-3-1): R. Boot, J. Simpson, R. Hutton, L. Gordon, A. Pond, G. McEachran, D. Markanday, L. Marsh, R. Stirk, L. Mandeville, L. Bonis — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Dilan Markanday (4.9 per match over 15 appearances, four goals and one assist) and George McEachran (4.4 per match over 15 appearances, one assist) have been Chesterfield’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Chesterfield (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dilan Markanday averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 1260 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. George McEachran averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 1208 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Exeter City XI (4-2-3-1): J. Bycroft, J. Fitzwater, L. Woodhouse, L. Samuel, J. Taylor, C. Cummins, G. Birch, A. Scully, T. Perry, J. Doyle-Hayes, J. Gordon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Luca Woodhouse (4.4 per match over 13 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Jack Taylor (4.4 per match over five appearances) have been Exeter City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Exeter City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Luca Woodhouse averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 1166 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Jack Taylor averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 397 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last six appearances.

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

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT · League Two · SMH Group Stadium
Head-to-head (last 3): Chesterfield 1 · draws 0 · Exeter City 2 · 2 goals/game
Recent form: Chesterfield 1W 2D 2L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L

Chesterfield v Exeter City (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 6 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 0.88

Goals

against 1.63 / 0.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

7.5 / 4.38

Corners

against 2.5 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

6.25 / 3.63

Shots on target

against 2.75 / 2.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.13 / 1.63

Cards

against 2.38 / 1.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. 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 game	Chesterfield for / against	Line	Exeter City for / against
Goals scored	2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	7.5 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.38 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	19.13 for · 8.25 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	11.13 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	6.25 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.63 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.5 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.75 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5

Chesterfield

Chesterfield Goalkeeper

Chesterfield — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
R. Boot	13	901170 min	262 /90	110.8 /90	10.1 /90
Z. Hemming	2	90180 min	21 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Chesterfield — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chesterfield before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Boot n 8	90	1.9 4/3
Z. Hemming n 8	90	1.8 5/2

Chesterfield Defensive

Chesterfield — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Simpson	15	901350 min	140.9 /90	271.8 /90	20.1 /90	785.2 /90	130.9 /90	20.1 /90
R. Hutton	15	881323 min	201.4 /90	90.6 /90	20.1 /90	624.2 /90	201.4 /90	30.2 /90
L. Gordon	14	821152 min	201.6 /90	80.6 /90	00 /90	433.4 /90	40.3 /90	30.2 /90
K. McFadzean	11	90990 min	171.5 /90	151.4 /90	60.5 /90	565.1 /90	90.8 /90	50.5 /90
A. Pond	4	90360 min	92.3 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90	215.3 /90	30.8 /90	20.5 /90
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Chesterfield — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chesterfield before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Simpson n 8	90	1.5 6/3	0.5 4/0	—
R. Hutton n 8	89.6	1.3 6/4	0.6 4/1	—
D. Markanday n 8	82	1 5/1	1.2 6/2	—
G. McEachran n 8	80.4	1.4 6/3	1.5 5/4	—
L. Bonis n 8	71.4	1.3 5/3	1.6 6/3	—
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Chesterfield — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chesterfield before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Simpson n 8	90	0.5 2/2
R. Hutton n 8	89.6	0.9 5/2
D. Markanday n 8	82	1.4 4/3
G. McEachran n 8	80.4	4.3 8/8
L. Bonis n 8	71.4	0.8 3/1
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Chesterfield Attacking

Chesterfield — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
L. Bonis	15	701057 min	40.3 /90	20.2 /90	322.7 /90	110.9 /90	131.1 /90	40.3 /90
F. Bryden	7	38269 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	72.3 /90	31 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
D. Markanday	15	841260 min	40.3 /90	10.1 /90	312.2 /90	151.1 /90	251.8 /90	241.7 /90
G. McEachran	15	811208 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	60.4 /90	40.3 /90	110.8 /90	90.7 /90
R. Stirk	13	871130 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	70.6 /90	10.1 /90	211.7 /90	90.7 /90
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Chesterfield — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chesterfield before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Simpson n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
R. Hutton n 8	89.6	0.6 4/1	0.1 1/0
D. Markanday n 8	82	2.3 7/6	1.1 5/3
G. McEachran n 8	80.4	0.6 4/0	0.4 3/0
L. Bonis n 8	71.4	3 8/5	1.1 5/1
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Chesterfield — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chesterfield before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Simpson n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
R. Hutton n 8	89.6	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
D. Markanday n 8	82	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
G. McEachran n 8	80.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
L. Bonis n 8	71.4	0.3 2/0	0.2 1/0
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Exeter City

Exeter City Goalkeeper

Exeter City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Bycroft	15	901356 min	412.7 /90	90.6 /90	00 /90

Exeter City — Goalkeeper saves: 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 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Bycroft n 8	90	2.3 4/4

Exeter City Defensive

Exeter City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Fitzwater	15	901356 min	231.5 /90	161.1 /90	181.2 /90	916 /90	161.1 /90	40.3 /90
L. Woodhouse	13	901166 min	312.4 /90	211.6 /90	50.4 /90	967.4 /90	60.5 /90	20.2 /90
L. Samuel	11	82902 min	121.2 /90	151.5 /90	20.2 /90	303 /90	30.3 /90	00 /90
Ethan Sutherland	9	42376 min	71.7 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90	163.8 /90	61.4 /90	20.5 /90
E. James	8	89715 min	70.9 /90	40.5 /90	50.6 /90	546.8 /90	60.8 /90	10.1 /90
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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 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Fitzwater n 8	90	1.5 6/2	0.5 3/1	—
C. Cummins n 8	90	1.4 6/3	3 8/7	—
J. Bycroft n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0	—
J. Gordon n 8	68.8	1.6 7/2	2.3 6/3	—
L. Woodhouse n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.9 4/3	—
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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 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
C. Cummins n 8	90	1.3 6/3
J. Fitzwater n 8	90	1.1 6/2
J. Gordon n 8	68.8	1.3 5/3
L. Woodhouse n 8	90	2.5 8/6
R. Cole n 8	61.8	0.9 3/1
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Exeter City Attacking

Exeter City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Gordon	14	65908 min	00 /90	00 /90	191.9 /90	70.7 /90	80.8 /90	80.8 /90
S. Cox	8	44348 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	41 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90	00 /90
D. Rose	4	64256 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.7 /90	10.4 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90
J. Wareham	3	92276 min	00 /90	00 /90	82.6 /90	31 /90	00 /90	00 /90
Ajay Matthews	1	1919 min	00 /90	00 /90	14.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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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 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
C. Cummins n 8	90	1.5 7/3	0.6 4/1
J. Fitzwater n 8	90	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
J. Bycroft n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Gordon n 8	68.8	1.6 6/3	0.5 2/1
L. Woodhouse n 8	90	0.8 3/2	0.4 3/0
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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 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
C. Cummins n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Fitzwater n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Bycroft n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Gordon n 8	68.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Woodhouse n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

ChesterfieldDLDWL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Exeter CityWDWWL

Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.2 scored / 0.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 3

Chesterfield 1 · 0 draws · Exeter City 2 · 2 goals/game

2024-11-30 Exeter City 2–0 Chesterfield
2018-04-17 Exeter City 2–1 Chesterfield
2017-11-18 Chesterfield 1–0 Exeter City

League standing · 2026/27

Chesterfield#10 pos19 pts14 pl+3 GD

Exeter City#12 pos19 pts14 pl+2 GD

Goals per game

Chesterfield scored1.71

Exeter City scored0.79

Chesterfield conceded1.5

Exeter City conceded0.64

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What is the head-to-head record between Chesterfield and Exeter City?: In their last 3 meetings, Chesterfield won 1, Exeter City won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
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