Exeter City host Crewe Alexandra in League Two clash at St James Park

match details and competition context

On Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Exeter City will host Crewe Alexandra at St James Park, Exeter, in a League Two fixture. The match kicks off at 18:45 UTC and promises a competitive encounter between two sides with contrasting league positions and recent form. Exeter City enter the game placed 16th in the table, while Crewe Alexandra are challenging near the top in third place.

league standings and table picture

Exeter City have accumulated 13 points from 11 matches, with three wins, four draws, and four losses. Their goal difference stands level at zero, having scored six and conceded six. In contrast, Crewe Alexandra have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, unbeaten after 11 games with five wins and six draws, sitting comfortably in the promotion places on 21 points. They have scored 15 goals and conceded nine, resulting in a positive goal difference of six. The visitors hold an eight-point advantage over Exeter City in the League Two standings.

recent form and team performances

Exeter City’s recent run includes two wins, two draws, and a single loss in their last five league outings. Notably, they secured a 1-0 victory against Shrewsbury Town away on 10 October and a 1-0 home win over Rotherham United on 3 October. Their latest match on 17 October ended in a goalless draw at Colchester United. Over these five games, Exeter scored four goals and conceded three, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game, collecting eight points from a possible 15.

crewe alexandra’s unbeaten streak

Crewe Alexandra have been in excellent form, remaining unbeaten over their last 11 matches. In their recent five-game sequence, they recorded three wins and two draws, including a 3-2 home victory against Rochdale on 17 October and a 1-0 away win at Swindon Town on 10 October. They also drew 2-2 at Blackpool on 6 October, won 3-1 at home to Bristol Rovers on 3 October, and drew 1-1 away at Rotherham United on 26 September. Their attacking output has been impressive, netting 10 goals in the last five matches at an average of two per game, while conceding six. They have amassed 11 points from these fixtures, underscoring their current strong form.

head-to-head and expectations

While the head-to-head record details are not provided, the contrasting league positions and recent form suggest a challenging task for Exeter City at home. Crewe Alexandra’s unbeaten run and strong goal-scoring record position them as favourites to extend their positive streak. Exeter’s recent ability to grind out results and remain competitive at home could provide a stern test. The match could be closely fought, with Crewe having the edge on points and attacking threat.

Where the teams stand

Recent form