Salford City v Exeter City result
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Salford City 1–2 Exeter City — Exeter City won this League Two match.
The result
Exeter City won 2–1 at The Peninsula Stadium in League Two on Saturday 30 October. Exeter City have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Exeter City: M. Jay (53’); Salford City: T. Elliott (79’, assisted by L. Shephard) and an own goal by Connor Ripley (90’).
Discipline
J. Busby showed two yellow cards — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Exeter City: Joshua Key (29’) and T. Dieng (43’).
What it changes
Salford City are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Exeter City are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, L. Shephard (Salford City) 8.7, T. Elliott (Salford City) 8.5 and M. Jay (Exeter City) 5.6 led the match.
Next up
Salford City next travel to Bristol Rovers 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 Salford City: Bristol Rovers v Salford City, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Salford City 1–2 Exeter City · League Two
- Venue: The Peninsula Stadium · Salford, Greater Manchester
- Referee: J. Busby
- Head-to-head (last 3): Salford City 0 · draws 1 · Exeter City 2 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Salford City 2W 1D 2L · Exeter City 2W 3D 0L
Salford City 1–2 Exeter City (League Two): 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 10 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Salford City | Exeter City | |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Possession | 44% |
| 12 | Shots | 16 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 11 | Shots inside the box | 13 |
| 4 | Corners | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 8 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 404 | Passes | 320 |
| 69% | Pass accuracy | 63% |
Salford City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Ripley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Shephard | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.9 |
| A. Eastham | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Turnbull | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| I. Touray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Lowe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Lund | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| B. Thomas-Asante | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Morris | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Elliott | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Willock | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. N’Mai sub | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Exeter City player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Dawson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| P. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| G. Ray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Hartridge | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Key | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.5 |
| T. Dieng | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| A. Collins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Caprice | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Nombe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Brown | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Jay | 78 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Atangana sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| P. Amond sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
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 Salford City v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-03-27 Exeter City 1–0 Salford City
- 2020-09-12 Salford City 2–2 Exeter City
- 2019-12-14 Salford City 0–1 Exeter City
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Exeter City?
- In their last 3 meetings, Salford City won 0, Exeter City won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Salford City and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Salford City 2W 1D 2L; Exeter City 2W 3D 0L.
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