Walsall v Exeter City prediction
Team pages: Walsall · Exeter City · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Exeter City, League Two on Sat, 13 Feb 2027 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Walsall host Exeter City in League Two on Saturday 13 February (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Exeter City have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Walsall are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions. Exeter City are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Five of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in six of Walsall’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Walsall have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 0.57. Walsall have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Walsall have conceded seven goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs.
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%). Away from home, Exeter City have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 0.38 and conceding 1.00. Exeter City have scored eight goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Exeter City have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches in all competitions. Walsall (fourth) and Exeter City (10th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Exeter City the stronger side, 69 rating points above Walsall (Exeter City 1586, Walsall 1517, after at least 239 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Exeter City are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Walsall, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Exeter City 0–0 Walsall.
Team news
Predicted Walsall XI (4-2-3-1): J. Ward, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, D. Skura, E. Ahui, R. Smith, I. Moore, S. Sprangler, L. Simper, C. Clarke, A. Pressley — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Aaron Pressley (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, eight goals) and Jed Ward (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, one assist) have been Walsall’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Walsall (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Aaron Pressley averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 1006 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jed Ward averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 1175 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last 10 appearances.
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 2.5 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.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Bescot Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 0 · draws 5 · Exeter City 1 · 1.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 2W 3D 0L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L
Walsall 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 22 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 | Walsall for / against | Line | Exeter City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.5 for · 0.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.38 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.5 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.75 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.5 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Walsall
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler n 8 | 64.9 | 2.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 2.4 | 2 | — |
| A. Adomah n 8 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Courtney Clarke n 8 | 58.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 3 | 1.4 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| L. Simper n 8 | 58.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Pressley n 8 | 87.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Evans n 8 | 39 | 0 | 0.6 |
| A. Dallas n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje n 8 | 56.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Moore n 8 | 71.4 | 3.6 |
| C. Crew n 8 | 41 | 2.5 |
| J. Furlong n 8 | 37.5 | 2.1 |
| R. Smith n 8 | 79.8 | 2 |
| M. Hancock n 8 | 80.4 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Ward n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
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 | 2.7 |
| 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 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Walsall v Exeter City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-05 Exeter City 0–0 Walsall
- 2024-08-13 Walsall 1–1 Exeter City
- 2022-01-22 Walsall 0–2 Exeter City
- 2021-10-02 Exeter City 2–2 Walsall
- 2021-03-02 Exeter City 0–0 Walsall
- 2020-10-17 Walsall 0–0 Exeter City
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Exeter City?
- In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 0, Exeter City won 1 and there were 5 draws, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Exeter City?
- Recent form — Walsall 2W 3D 0L; Exeter City 3W 1D 1L.
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