Prepare for a close England League Two match on 22.08.2026 as Exeter City faces Accrington ST. With the odds marginally in their favor, Exeter City aims to cement their position, but Accrington ST is ready to challenge. Our analysis covers everything from tactical nuances to player impact. Make sure to consult our prediction for well-informed betting decisions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 12 | Accrington ST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 18 | Crawley Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Exeter City vs Accrington ST
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x 12 x 1 x 11 x 1 x 7Exeter City vs Accrington ST Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 25.03.2023 | 5-0 |
| League One | Accrington ST | Exeter City | 27.08.2022 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Exeter City | 14.04.2018 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 25.11.2017 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 11.03.2017 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Exeter City | 20.08.2016 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 23.01.2016 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Exeter City | 19.09.2015 | 4-2 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 03.01.2015 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Exeter City | 28.11.2014 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Grimsby | Exeter City | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Plymouth | Exeter City | 10.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Exeter City | Bristol City | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Torquay | Exeter City | 31.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Weston-super-Mare | Exeter City | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Truro City | Exeter City | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Exeter City | Bradford | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Burton Albion | Exeter City | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Exeter City | Stockport County | 18.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| League One | Plymouth | Exeter City | 11.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Accrington ST | Colchester | 15.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Crewe | Accrington ST | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Bury | 28.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Chorley | Accrington ST | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Bradford | 17.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Blackburn | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Oldham | Accrington ST | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Accrington ST | Crawley Town | 25.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| League Two | Swindon Town | Accrington ST | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Exeter City VS Accrington ST
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Exeter City vs Accrington ST
Bookies' predictions
Exeter City
Betting Intelligence: Exeter City vs Accrington ST
There's something compelling about watching a fallen giant try to rediscover itself. Exeter City, once a League One side with genuine ambitions, now finds itself in League Two looking up at the table rather than down. And the early signs? Not great.
The Grecians opened their League Two campaign with a 1-0 defeat at Grimsby. No goals scored. A loss. Sitting 19th after just one game, the pressure is already building at St James Park.
Accrington Stanley arrive in Devon in considerably better spirits. Their opening day 2-2 draw with Colchester earned them a point and seventh place — modest, sure, but already four places and a point ahead of their hosts. Don't overlook that psychological edge.
Here's what you need to watch for: the head-to-head record between these sides is genuinely fascinating. When Exeter hosted Accrington in March 2023, they obliterated them 5-0. Dominant. Ruthless. But that was a different Exeter, playing a division higher. Strip away that result and the historical record is remarkably tight — draws, narrow margins, and plenty of goals.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Exeter being comfortable home favourites. They've dropped a league, they're still finding their feet, and their pre-season form was shaky at best. Losses to Plymouth in the League Cup and Torquay in a friendly suggest a squad that hasn't fully clicked yet.
Accrington, meanwhile, quietly look well-organised. Sam Whalley registered 10 assists last season — a creative force from midfield who casual fans constantly underestimate. He's the one who makes them tick. If he gets space to operate on Tuesday, Exeter's defence will be exposed.
One surprising stat worth noting: in their last five competitive head-to-heads, neither side has kept a clean sheet when Accrington played away from home. Goals tend to flow in this fixture. The Both Teams to Score market at around evens looks genuinely tasty here.
My prediction? I'm going with a 1-1 draw. Exeter will have the home crowd behind them, but they lack the sharpness to kill this game off. The draw at 3.45 offers real value — much better than blindly backing the hosts.
I'd also punt on Whalley getting an assist. He's that good, and Exeter's midfield looks vulnerable right now.
Saturday night football. A wounded home side. A quietly confident away team. This one has drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kite | England | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| J. Doyle-Hayes | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| R. Cole | England | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 65 |
| G. Edwards | Wales | 33 | Midfielder | 175 | 76 |
| J. Fitzwater | England | 28 | Defender | 188 | 70 |
| J. Gordon | England | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Perry | England | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Bycroft | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Wareham | England | 23 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| S. Cox | England | 21 | Attacker | 178 | 79 |
| L. Woodhouse | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Oluwabori | Nigeria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ethan Sutherland | Scotland | 20 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| E. James | Wales | 21 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| Liam Oakes | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Cummins | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| L. Cayless | England | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Frankie Phillips | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| G. Birch | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Cartwright | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Rawson | England | 30 | Defender | 193 | 73 |
| D. Tutonda | Congo DR | 30 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| D. Love | Scotland | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| S. Conneely | Republic of Ireland | 38 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| C. Stockton | England | 32 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| C. Brown | England | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anderson | England | 25 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| L. Moulden | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 190 | n/a |
| C. Caton | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Stefan Mols | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| T. Moore | England | 27 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| J. Woods | England | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Matthews | England | 26 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| C. O'Brien | England | 19 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| F. Sass | England | 25 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| Alex Henderson | England | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| J. Smith | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| James Rogerson | England | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Exeter City vs Accrington ST match odds
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