Exeter City lineup @ Salford City

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Exeter City's expected lineup at Salford City, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 17 matches): Bycroft (14); Fitzwater (15), Woodhouse (14), Samuel (10), James (9); Cummins (15), Doyle-Hayes (12), Perry (11), Cole (9), Birch (8); Gordon (11). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Fleetwood Town match on 24 Oct.

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Exeter City predicted lineup vs Salford City

MOST USED XI

Exeter City's expected lineup away at Salford City in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 17 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back four of Fitzwater, Woodhouse, Samuel and James, 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 18 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 17 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.

Exeter City are 8th in the L2 on 19 points from 13 games. They have W4 D1 L0 in their last five.

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M. Taylor
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
60%
3-4-1-2
17%
3-4-2-1
17%
3-5-1-1
7%

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Most Common Exeter City Starting XI

Based on 17 official matches this season

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

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What is Exeter City's expected lineup?
Exeter City's expected lineup away at Salford City in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 17 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back four of Fitzwater, Woodhouse, Samuel and James, 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, Fitzwater, Woodhouse, Samuel, James, Cummins, Doyle-Hayes, Perry, Cole, Birch, Gordon.
Who started Exeter City's last match?
Exeter City's starting XI on 24 Oct 2026 in the League Two (4-2-3-1): J. Bycroft, L. Samuel, J. Taylor, J. Fitzwater, L. Woodhouse, H. Kite, C. Cummins, George Birch, T. Perry, A. Scully, J. Gordon.
What was Exeter City's last result?
Exeter City beat Fleetwood Town 2–1 on 24 Oct 2026.
When did Exeter City last win?
Exeter City last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Fleetwood Town 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Exeter City?
A. Scully has taken the most penalties for Exeter City this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Exeter City this season?
J. Fitzwater leads with 15 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 11 of their 16 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 14 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 15 matches.
Which Exeter City midfielder has started the most this season?
Charlie Cummins has made the most starts as midfielder for Exeter City this season, starting 15 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 11 matches.
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Exeter City past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25League One16th56
2023-24League One13th61
2022-23League One14th56
2021-22League Two2nd84
2020-21League Two9th70
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