Exeter City vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
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Exeter City vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Exeter City plays Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: St James Park.
Recent form
Exeter City has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Exeter City scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 0.83. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.50 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Exeter City's games and 50% of Tranmere Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 33%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tranmere Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.21 per game. Exeter City takes 11.2 shots per game, while Tranmere Rovers takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Exeter City leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Exeter City's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Tranmere Rovers, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Exeter City | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Tranmere Rovers is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Exeter City · 1.2 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Tranmere Rovers is 124% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - Exeter City · 1.5 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Exeter City is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Exeter City · 1.17 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Exeter City scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Exeter City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Exeter City
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Tranmere Rovers is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Exeter City · 1.67 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Exeter City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Exeter City
Tranmere Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Exeter City | Liga | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 2.65 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Exeter City and Tranmere Rovers play?
Exeter City face Tranmere Rovers on September 19, 2026 in EFL League Two at St James Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Exeter City vs Tranmere Rovers?
Exeter City score 0.67 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Exeter City's matches and 50% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Exeter City and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Exeter City have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Exeter City vs Tranmere Rovers?
The statistical background for Exeter City vs Tranmere Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.