York City FC

vs

Exeter City FC

Preview

York

• York are 6th in League Two 2026/2027 with 4 points from 2 games.
• York have a perfect home record this season, averaging 3 goals a game.
• Scott Lindsey took charge on 27 July 2026 and has set an attack-first, high-tempo style.
• York beat Bristol Rovers 3-2 at home and drew 1-1 away at Rotherham United.
• The team will look to press early and force turnovers with triggered pressing, and Alex Newby has scored 2 goals in 2 league games.

Exeter

• Exeter are 13th in League Two 2026/2027 with 3 points from 2 games.
• Matt Taylor has been in charge since 3 March 2026.
• Exeter have lost 2 of their last 3 matches, with away defeats to Plymouth Argyle and Grimsby Town either side of a 2-0 home win over Accrington Stanley.
• Jack Fitzwater has 1 goal in 2 league matches for Exeter.

Key Players

• Alex Newby - 2 goals in 2 League Two 2026/2027 games.
• Jack Fitzwater - 1 goal in 2 League Two 2026/2027 games.

Betting Insights

• The odds are 1.88 for the hosts, 3.55 for the draw and 3.9 for Exeter.
• The preview views York as the value pick and prefers them on double chance (win or draw).
• York are unbeaten at home this season and scoring 3 goals a game, which is a notable advantage.
• Exeter have lost their only away game so far and have not yet scored away from St James Park in this division.

Prediction

• York look to have a good chance given their home form, so double chance (York win or draw) is the cautious play.
• Exeter will aim for a patient, controlled display using a wing-back system and a disciplined mid-block.
• York’s triggered pressing and pace in the front third should disrupt Exeter’s structure and make this a challenging trip for the visitors.