Exeter City v Scunthorpe prediction

League Two · Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · St James Park

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The match

Exeter City host Scunthorpe in League Two on Tuesday 17 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).

The key numbers

Exeter City are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Scunthorpe are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Exeter City’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Exeter City have four wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.14 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 0.57. Exeter City have scored 53 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Exeter City have conceded 43 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Eight of Scunthorpe’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Scunthorpe’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Scunthorpe 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 2.14. Scunthorpe have scored 44 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2019/20 so far). Scunthorpe have conceded 56 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Exeter City (fifth) and Scunthorpe (20th) are 25 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Exeter City the stronger side, 484 rating points above Scunthorpe (Exeter City 1602, Scunthorpe 1118, after at least 129 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 22 October 2019, finished Scunthorpe 3–1 Exeter City.

Team news

By TACTIX Impact, Randell Williams (3.2 per match over 30 appearances, four goals and 12 assists) and J. Maxted (3.2 per match over 17 appearances) have been Exeter City’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Exeter City (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Randell Williams averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 2459 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. J. Maxted averages 2.7 saves per 90 over 1530 minutes, with two or more saves in seven of the last 10 appearances.

By TACTIX Impact, Jake Eastwood (3.7 per match over nine appearances) and A. Gilliead (3.3 per match over 29 appearances, six goals and one assist) have been Scunthorpe’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Scunthorpe (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Jake Eastwood averages 3.1 saves per 90 over 755 minutes, with two or more saves in six of the last nine appearances. A. Gilliead averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 2397 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: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00 GMT · League Two · St James Park
Referee: C. Sarginson
Head-to-head (last 1): Exeter City 0 · draws 0 · Scunthorpe 1 · 4 goals/game
Recent form: Exeter City 1W 2D 2L · Scunthorpe 1W 1D 3L

Exeter City v Scunthorpe (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 0.63

Goals

against 1.63 / 1.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 4.5

Corners

against 4 / 3.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 6 matches

3.5 / 3.63

Shots on target

against 3.67 / 3.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 6 matches

1.33 / 2.13

Cards

against 1 / 1.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 March 2020. 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	Exeter City for / against	Line	Scunthorpe for / against
Goals scored	1.75 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.63 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.5 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5	9.5standard	4.5 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.5 for · 12 against n 6 Last 5	19.5standard	12.63 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.5 for · 3.67 against n 6 Last 5	8.5standard	3.63 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.33 for · 9.17 against n 6 Last 5	21.5standard	12 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.33 for · 1 against n 6 Last 5	3.5standard	2.13 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5

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. Maxted	17	901530 min	462.7 /90	191.1 /90	10.1 /90
Lewis Moore Ward	13	901170 min	262 /90	201.5 /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 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Maxted n 8	90	3 6/5
Lewis Moore Ward n 8	90	2.3 6/4

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
P. Sweeney	29	862486 min	321.2 /90	260.9 /90	130.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	250.9 /90	40.1 /90
A. Martin	28	852367 min	532 /90	471.8 /90	180.7 /90	not recorded in League Two	230.9 /90	50.2 /90
T. Parkes	24	831981 min	271.2 /90	371.7 /90	140.6 /90	not recorded in League Two	251.1 /90	40.2 /90
D. Moxey	17	811375 min	221.4 /90	140.9 /90	80.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	181.2 /90	20.1 /90
J. Richardson	13	69896 min	141.4 /90	40.4 /90	10.1 /90	not recorded in League Two	90.9 /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 7 March 2020. 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
R. Bowman n 8	86.9	1.3 7/2	0.8 3/2	—
Randell Williams n 8	81	0.6 3/1	1.5 5/3	—
P. Sweeney n 8	77.3	0.9 3/2	0.9 4/2	—
A. Collins n 8	87.8	0.9 5/2	1 4/2	—
A. Martin n 8	90	1.1 6/3	0.4 3/0	—
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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 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
R. Bowman n 8	86.9	0.3 2/0
Randell Williams n 8	81	0.8 3/1
P. Sweeney n 8	77.3	1 5/1
A. Collins n 8	87.8	1 4/2
A. Martin n 8	90	3.9 7/6
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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
R. Bowman	30	872609 min	110.4 /90	00 /90	702.4 /90	240.8 /90	270.9 /90	60.2 /90
N. Law	26	792044 min	50.2 /90	50.2 /90	411.8 /90	140.6 /90	472.1 /90	130.6 /90
L. Martin	22	651429 min	40.3 /90	10.1 /90	372.3 /90	130.8 /90	150.9 /90	100.6 /90
A. Fisher	10	35348 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	123.1 /90	41 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90
N. Ajose	7	69481 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	101.9 /90	61.1 /90	20.4 /90	10.2 /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 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Bowman n 8	86.9	1.8 7/5	0.5 3/1
Randell Williams n 8	81	1.7 7/3	0.4 3/0
P. Sweeney n 8	77.3	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
A. Collins n 8	87.8	1.2 6/3	0.5 4/0
A. Martin n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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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 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Bowman n 8	86.9	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
Randell Williams n 8	81	0.1 1/0	0.6 4/0
P. Sweeney n 8	77.3	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
A. Collins n 8	87.8	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
A. Martin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe Goalkeeper

Scunthorpe — 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. Watson	19	881675 min	512.7 /90	291.6 /90	10.1 /90
J. Eastwood	9	84755 min	263.1 /90	60.7 /90	10.1 /90
I. Lawlor	4	90360 min	102.5 /90	82 /90	00 /90

Scunthorpe — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Scunthorpe before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Watson n 8	90	1.8 4/1
J. Eastwood n 8	90	3.1 6/5
I. Lawlor n 4	90	2.5 3/1

Scunthorpe Defensive

Scunthorpe — 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
H. McGahey	27	902430 min	110.4 /90	271 /90	80.3 /90	not recorded in League Two	220.8 /90	40.1 /90
R. McArdle	22	891967 min	321.5 /90	271.2 /90	140.6 /90	not recorded in League Two	311.4 /90	10 /90
J. Brown	19	871648 min	402.2 /90	160.9 /90	90.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	90.5 /90	30.2 /90
K. Ntlhe	12	76915 min	222.2 /90	151.5 /90	40.4 /90	not recorded in League Two	151.5 /90	50.5 /90
J. Bedeau	11	90990 min	181.6 /90	100.9 /90	60.5 /90	not recorded in League Two	131.2 /90	20.2 /90
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Scunthorpe — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Scunthorpe before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. 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. Perch n 8	87.9	0.8 4/2	1.4 7/2	—
A. Gilliead n 8	87.9	0.9 5/2	0.4 3/0	—
H. McGahey n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.6 3/2	—
K. van Veen n 8	78.3	1.4 7/2	0.7 5/0	—
R. McArdle n 8	88.4	1.3 7/2	1.3 5/3	—
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Scunthorpe — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Scunthorpe before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Perch n 8	87.9	2.8 7/7
A. Gilliead n 8	87.9	2 6/6
H. McGahey n 8	90	0.4 3/0
K. van Veen n 8	78.3	0.7 3/2
R. McArdle n 8	88.4	2 6/3
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Scunthorpe Attacking

Scunthorpe — 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
K. van Veen	25	751882 min	100.5 /90	20.1 /90	733.5 /90	241.1 /90	371.8 /90	261.2 /90
L. Novak	16	891420 min	40.3 /90	00 /90	322 /90	130.8 /90	241.5 /90	50.3 /90
J. McAtee	13	73954 min	30.3 /90	20.2 /90	232.2 /90	111 /90	242.3 /90	121.1 /90
G. Miller	9	55495 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	91.6 /90	30.5 /90	20.4 /90	10.2 /90
J. Proctor	6	70422 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	143 /90	40.9 /90	61.3 /90	30.6 /90
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Scunthorpe — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Scunthorpe before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Perch n 8	87.9	1.8 8/4	0.4 3/0
A. Gilliead n 8	87.9	0.9 6/1	0.4 3/0
H. McGahey n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
K. van Veen n 8	78.3	3.5 7/5	0.9 3/2
R. McArdle n 8	88.4	0.5 4/0	0.3 2/0
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Scunthorpe — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Scunthorpe before kick-off, to 7 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Perch n 8	87.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Gilliead n 8	87.9	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
H. McGahey n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. van Veen n 8	78.3	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
R. McArdle n 8	88.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

Exeter CityWLDDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

ScunthorpeLWDLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 1

Exeter City 0 · 0 draws · Scunthorpe 1 · 4 goals/game

2019-10-22 Scunthorpe 3–1 Exeter City

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Exeter City#5 pos65 pts37 pl+10 GD

Scunthorpe#20 pos40 pts37 pl-12 GD

Goals per game

Exeter City scored1.43

Scunthorpe scored1.19

Exeter City conceded1.16

Scunthorpe conceded1.51

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What is the head-to-head record between Exeter City and Scunthorpe?: In their last 1 meetings, Exeter City won 0, Scunthorpe won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
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