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Exeter City predicted lineup vs Bristol RoversMOST USED XI

Exeter City's expected lineup away at Bristol Rovers in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back three of James, Fitzwater and Woodhouse, and Gordon leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 60% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Exeter City, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
M. Taylor
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 11 of last 30
4-2-3-1
37%
3-4-2-1
30%
3-4-1-2
27%
3-5-1-1
3%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 60% of matches.

Most Common Exeter City Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Exeter City transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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  • MMatthewsfrom MillwallLoanAUG '26
  • TTaylorfrom StevenageLoanAUG '26
  • RRosefrom BarrowTransferAUG '26
  • WWattsfrom SwanseaLoanAUG '26
  • SSamuelfrom Manchester CityLoanAUG '26
  • HHarperfrom WalsallLoanAUG '26
  • SSutherlandfrom WolvesLoanAUG '26
  • KKiteTransferAUG '26
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Exeter City

What is Exeter City's expected lineup?
Exeter City's expected lineup away at Bristol Rovers in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back three of James, Fitzwater and Woodhouse, and Gordon leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Bycroft, James, Fitzwater, Woodhouse, Cummins, Cole, Harper, Doyle-Hayes, Edwards, Perry, Gordon.
Who started Exeter City's last match?
Exeter City's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the League Two (3-4-1-2): J. Bycroft, E. James, J. Fitzwater, L. Woodhouse, G. Edwards, J. Doyle-Hayes, C. Cummins, V. Harper, R. Cole, J. Gordon, D. Rose.
What was Exeter City's last result?
Exeter City drew with Tranmere 0–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Exeter City last win?
Exeter City last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating Tottenham Hotspur U21 2–0.
Who has made the most starts for Exeter City this season?
R. Cole leads with 7 starts for Exeter City across all competitions this season.
What formation does Exeter City use most often?
Exeter City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Exeter City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jack Bycroft has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Exeter City this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Exeter City defender has started the most this season?
Jack Fitzwater has made the most starts as defender for Exeter City this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Exeter City midfielder has started the most this season?
Reece Cole has made the most starts as midfielder for Exeter City this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Exeter City forward has started the most this season?
Josh Gordon has made the most starts as forward for Exeter City this season, starting 5 matches.
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