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Exeter City most-used starting XI54 MATCHES
Exeter City's most-used starting XI last season, across 54 official matches, was Whitworth in goal, a back three of Sweeney, Fitzwater and Woodhouse, and Niskanen, Wareham and Aitchison further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
- DEFSweeney
- DEFFitzwater
- DEFWoodhouse
- MIDMcMillan
- MIDBrierley
- MIDCole
- MIDDoyle-Hayes
- FWDNiskanen
- FWDWareham
- FWDAitchison
Team news
- No longer available: Whitworth, Sweeney, McMillan, Brierley, Niskanen and Aitchison.
- Most-used shape: 3-4-1-2 in 11 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 73% of matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Exeter City last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Yfeko to KilmarnockTransferJul '26
- Andrew to Fleetwood TownFree agentJun '26
- McMillan to FalkirkFree agentJun '26
- Magennis to StevenageFree agentJun '26
- Aitchison to Bristol RoversFree agentJun '26
- Sweeney to CheltenhamFree agentJun '26
- Niskanen to BlackpoolFree agentJun '26
- Tuterov to SunderlandReturn from loanJun '26
3-4-1-2 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 73% of matches.
Last Season's Most Common Exeter City XI
Based on 54 official matches last season
Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
- FWDWareham2/2 penalties scored
Exeter City fixtures
Exeter City @ Plymouth
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- Who started Exeter City's last match?
- Exeter City's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): J. Bycroft, L. Oakes, E. James, P. Sweeney, D. Andrew, C. Cummins, J. McMillan, I. Niskanen, R. Cole, C. Mendes, J. Wareham.
- What was Exeter City's last result?
- Exeter City lost to Bradford 1–2 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Exeter City last win?
- Exeter City last won on 6 Apr 2026, beating Doncaster 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Exeter City?
- J. Wareham has taken the most penalties for Exeter City in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Exeter City in the 2025-26 season?
- I. Niskanen leads with 52 starts for Exeter City across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
- What formation does Exeter City use most often?
- Exeter City have used a 3-4-2-1 in 20 of their 54 matches in the 2025-26 season.
- Which Exeter City goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. Whitworth has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Exeter City in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Exeter City defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- P. Sweeney has made the most starts as defender for Exeter City in the 2025-26 season, starting 42 matches.
- Which Exeter City midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- J. McMillan has made the most starts as midfielder for Exeter City in the 2025-26 season, starting 43 matches.
- Which Exeter City forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
- I. Niskanen has made the most starts as forward for Exeter City in the 2025-26 season, starting 52 matches.
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