Exeter City v Cheltenham prediction
Team pages: Exeter City · Cheltenham · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Exeter City v Cheltenham, League Two on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 12:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Exeter City host Cheltenham in League Two on Saturday 14 November (kick-off 12:30 UK).
The key numbers
Exeter City have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Cheltenham have conceded 22 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Exeter City are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Two of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (13%). Both teams scored in four of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). At home, Exeter City have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 0.43. Exeter City have scored eight goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Cheltenham’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Cheltenham have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. Cheltenham have scored 21 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Exeter City have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches in all competitions. Exeter City (10th) and Cheltenham (fifth) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Exeter City the stronger side, 192 rating points above Cheltenham (Exeter City 1586, Cheltenham 1394, after at least 239 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 13 August 2025, finished Cheltenham 2–0 Exeter City.
Team news
Predicted Exeter City XI (4-2-3-1): J. Bycroft, J. Fitzwater, L. Woodhouse, L. Samuel, E. James, C. Cummins, J. Doyle-Hayes, G. Birch, T. Perry, A. Scully, J. Gordon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Luca Woodhouse (4.3 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) and Jack Taylor (3.8 per match over four 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 2.6 tackles per 90 over 986 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Jack Taylor averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 307 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last five appearances.
Predicted Cheltenham XI (4-2-3-1): W. Stanway, P. Sweeney, J. Tomkinson, R. Cundy, J. Tomlinson, J. Shipley, C. McCann, B. Stevenson, J. Evans, R. Broom, A. Weimann — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jake Evans (4.3 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) and Charlie McCann (4.1 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and one assist) have been Cheltenham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cheltenham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Evans averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 910 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Charlie McCann averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1084 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · St James Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Exeter City 3 · draws 0 · Cheltenham 3 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Exeter City 3W 1D 1L · Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L
Exeter City v Cheltenham (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Exeter City for / against | Line | Cheltenham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.5 for · 0.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.25 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.5 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 8.25 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.13 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.5 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.88 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Exeter City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Oakes n 8 | 47.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| T. Perry n 8 | 43.5 | 2.6 | 2.1 | — |
| H. Kite n 8 | 21.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | — |
| S. Cox n 8 | 35.5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| G. Edwards n 8 | 65.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Cole n 8 | 75.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| E. James n 8 | 77.5 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| J. Gordon n 8 | 65.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| A. Scully n 8 | 47.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| T. Perry n 8 | 43.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Scully n 8 | 47.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| George Birch n 8 | 51.1 | 0 | 0.4 |
| R. Cole n 8 | 75.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| S. Cox n 8 | 35.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| A. Oluwabori n 8 | 34.6 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Sutherland n 8 | 32.9 | 3.1 |
| V. Harper n 8 | 55.1 | 2.9 |
| L. Woodhouse n 8 | 88.8 | 2.8 |
| H. Kite n 8 | 21.5 | 2.6 |
| J. Taylor n 7 | 66.4 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Bycroft n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
Cheltenham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 6.4 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Bickerstaff n 8 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | — |
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 2 | 2.7 | — |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Favour Onukwuli n 5 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| J. Evans n 8 | 77 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Miller n 8 | 38.1 | 0.9 | 0 |
| C. McCann n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| K. Otchere n 8 | 15.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| R. Broom n 8 | 52.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| A. Weimann n 8 | 84.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. McWilliams n 8 | 74.1 | 3.3 |
| B. Stevenson n 8 | 84.9 | 2.8 |
| J. Wilson n 8 | 61.6 | 1.8 |
| F. Willcox n 8 | 45.5 | 1.7 |
| G. Nurse n 8 | 40.3 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| W. Stanway n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Exeter City v Cheltenham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-08-13 Cheltenham 2–0 Exeter City
- 2024-04-01 Cheltenham 1–2 Exeter City
- 2023-09-16 Exeter City 1–0 Cheltenham
- 2023-03-18 Cheltenham 3–1 Exeter City
- 2022-08-20 Exeter City 0–1 Cheltenham
- 2022-08-09 Cheltenham 0–7 Exeter City
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Cheltenham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Exeter City won 3, Cheltenham won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Exeter City and Cheltenham?
- Recent form — Exeter City 3W 1D 1L; Cheltenham 2W 0D 3L.
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