Exeter City lineup @ Shrewsbury

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Exeter City's expected lineup at Shrewsbury, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Bycroft (10); Fitzwater (11), Woodhouse (10), James (9); Cummins (11), Doyle-Hayes (9), Cole (9), Edwards (8), Perry (7), Harper (7); Gordon (8). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Oxford United match on 6 Oct.

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Exeter City predicted lineup vs Shrewsbury

MOST USED XI

Exeter City's expected lineup away at Shrewsbury in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back three of Fitzwater, Woodhouse 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 14 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 13 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 20th in the L2 on 9 points from 9 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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Head Coach
M. Taylor
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 14 of last 30
4-2-3-1
47%
3-4-2-1
23%
3-4-1-2
20%
3-5-1-1
7%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.

Most Common Exeter City Starting XI

Based on 13 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 Shrewsbury in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Bycroft in goal, a back three of Fitzwater, Woodhouse 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, James, Cummins, Doyle-Hayes, Cole, Edwards, Perry, Harper, Gordon.
Who started Exeter City's last match?
Exeter City's starting XI on 6 Oct 2026 in the EFL Trophy (4-2-3-1): Frankie Phillips, L. Samuel, J. Fitzwater, L. Woodhouse, L. Cayless, H. Kite, C. Cummins, Liam Oakes, T. Perry, George Birch, J. Gordon.
What was Exeter City's last result?
Exeter City drew with Oxford United 2–2 on 6 Oct 2026.
When did Exeter City last win?
Exeter City last won on 3 Oct 2026, beating Rotherham 1–0.
Who has made the most starts for Exeter City in the 2026-27 season?
J. Fitzwater leads with 11 starts for Exeter City across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Exeter City use most often?
Exeter City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 12 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Exeter City goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Jack Bycroft has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Exeter City in the 2026-27 season, starting 10 matches.
Which Exeter City defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Jack Fitzwater has made the most starts as defender for Exeter City in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Exeter City midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Charlie Cummins has made the most starts as midfielder for Exeter City in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Exeter City forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Josh Gordon has made the most starts as forward for Exeter City in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
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