Match report

Manchester City Stuns Exeter City 10-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Manchester City
Manchester City
10–1
FT
Exeter City
Exeter City
Jan 10, 2026

Manchester City showcased their dominance in a remarkable FA Cup fixture against Exeter City by securing an emphatic victory with a ten-goal lead. The match saw several Manchester City players making significant contributions, including early goals from M. Alleyne and Rodri, and crucial own goals that further solidified the team's control over the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Manchester City 10–1 Exeter City.
  • • Goals by Manchester City players: M. Alleyne (2nd), Rodri (24th), J. Doyle-Hayes (OG, 42nd), J. Fitzwater (OG, 45+1), R. Lewis (3 goals, 49th, 86th, 90th), A. Semenyo (54th), T. Reijnders (71st), N. O'Reilly (79th), and R. McAidoo (86th).
  • • Exeter City's lone goal was scored by J. Doyle-Hayes in the 30th minute.
  • • Yellow card issued to Exeter City's L. Woodhouse for a foul.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 82 R. Lewis (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 68 M. Alleyne (D)
  • 6 N. Ake (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 56 R. McAidoo (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 42 A. Semenyo (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 33 N. O'Reilly
  • 20 B. Silva
  • 27 M. Nunes
  • 14 Nico
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 91 S. Mfuni

Exeter City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Whitworth (G)
  • 4 E. Turns (D)
  • 5 J. Fitzwater (D)
  • 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 31 J. Doyle-Hayes
  • 6 E. Brierley (M)
  • 34 L. Oakes (M)
  • 12 R. Cole (F)
  • 10 J. Aitchison (F)
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Bycroft
  • 33 T. Dean
  • 2 J. McMillan
  • 8 E. Francis
  • 42 G. Birch
  • 17 A. Higgins
  • 19 S. Cox
  • 7 C. Mendes
  • 27 J. Magennis

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    12' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Alleyne
  2. Manchester City
    24' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodri
  3. Manchester City
    42' Manchester City Goal · Own Goal
    J. Doyle-Hayes
  4. Manchester City
    45' Manchester City Goal · Own Goal
    J. Fitzwater
  5. Exeter City
    46' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Wareham · On: J. Magennis
  6. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Haaland · On: D. Mukasa
  7. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Aké · On: Stephen Mfuni
  8. Manchester City
    49' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewis · Assist: A. Semenyo
  9. Manchester City
    54' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Semenyo · Assist: R. Cherki
  10. Exeter City
    59' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cole · On: A. Higgins
  11. Exeter City
    59' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Aitchison · On: C. Mendes
  12. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Semenyo · On: J. Doku
  13. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Alleyne · On: Bernardo Silva
  14. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Reijnders · Assist: J. Doku
  15. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    N. O'Reilly · Assist: R. Lewis
  16. Exeter City
    81' Exeter City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Woodhouse

    Foul

  17. Exeter City
    82' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Brierley · On: E. Francis
  18. Exeter City
    82' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Oakes · On: G. Birch
  19. Manchester City
    86' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. McAidoo · Assist: D. Mukasa
  20. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewis · Assist: R. Cherki

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Exeter City
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 92% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 780 292
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 10 2
xG 2.30 0.57
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 714 226
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively in Manchester City’s favor with two own goals by Exeter City players, J. Doyle-Hayes and J. Fitzwater, which gave Manchester City an insurmountable lead.
  • ▸ Substitutions involving key players like E. Haaland and N. Aké bolstered Manchester City's attacking prowess, leading to multiple additional goals.