Match report
Exeter City Defeats Morecambe 3-2 in League One Showdown
Exeter City
3–2
FT
Morecambe
May 7, 2023
In a pulsating encounter at the Exeter City Stadium, Exeter City emerged victorious over Morecambe, sealing a hard-fought 3-2 win. The Grecians showcased resilience and determination to secure three crucial points in League One. James Stansfield was instrumental for Exeter, scoring all three goals in the match.
Key Facts
- • Exeter City: 3 Goals (J. Stansfield x3)
- • Morecambe: 2 Goals (C. Stockton x2)
- • Substitutions for Exeter included Alex Hartridge and James Sparkes
- • Multiple substitutions were made by Morecambe including Jake Taylor, Aaron Gnahoua, David Crowley, and Farrend Rawson
- • Pedro Borges, Paul Sweeney, Harry Kite (Exeter City), Jamie Weir, Andy Mayor, Adam Hunter (Morecambe) received yellow cards
Lineups
Exeter City
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 18 J. Blackman (G)
- 27 J. Grounds (D)
- 14 W. Aimson (D)
- 5 A. Hartridge (D)
- 12 J. Key (M)
- 8 A. Collins (M)
- 15 K. Chauke (M)
- 41 Pedro Borges (M)
- 7 D. Mitchell (M)
- 9 J. Stansfield (F)
- 10 S. Nombe (F)
Substitutes
- 26 P. Sweeney
- 3 J. Sparkes
- 16 H. Kite
- 2 J. Caprice
- 19 S. Cox
- 23 J. Scott
- 21 J. Coley
Morecambe
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 C. Ripley (G)
- 21 R. Cooney (D)
- 16 J. Bedeau (D)
- 5 F. Rawson (D)
- 4 L. Gibson (D)
- 22 J. Austerfield (M)
- 15 J. Weir (M)
- 7 J. Taylor (M)
- 8 D. Crowley (M)
- 14 A. Gnahoua (M)
- 9 C. Stockton (F)
Substitutes
- 6 R. Delaney
- 18 O. Niasse
- 25 A. Mayor
- 10 A. Hunter
- 20 L. Shaw
- 29 D. Simeu
- 12 A. Smith
Timeline
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35' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1Off: Alex Hartridge · On: P. Sweeney
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43' Morecambe subst · Substitution 1Off: Jake Taylor · On: R. Delaney
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46' Morecambe subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gnahoua · On: O. Niasse
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49' Exeter City Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stansfield · Assist: S. Nombe
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53' Morecambe Goal · Normal GoalC. Stockton · Assist: J. Weir
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55' Morecambe subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Cooney · On: A. Mayor
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55' Morecambe subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Crowley · On: A. Hunter
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57' Exeter City Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stansfield
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62' Morecambe subst · Substitution 5Off: Farrend Rawson · On: Liam Shaw
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63' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Mitchell · On: Jack Sparkes
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63' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Chauke · On: H. Kite
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70' Exeter City Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stansfield · Assist: J. Key
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72' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardPedro Borges
Foul
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74' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4Off: Pedro Borges · On: J. Caprice
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75' Exeter City subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Stansfield · On: S. Cox
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77' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardP. Sweeney
Time wasting
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79' Morecambe Card · Yellow CardJ. Weir
Argument
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81' Morecambe Card · Yellow CardA. Mayor
Foul
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83' Exeter City Card · Yellow CardH. Kite
Foul
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85' Morecambe subst · Substitution 6Off: J. Austerfield · On: D. Simeu
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87' Exeter City subst · Substitution 6Off: S. Nombe · On: James Scott
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90'+6 Morecambe Card · Yellow CardA. Hunter
Foul
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90'+14 Morecambe Goal · Normal GoalC. Stockton · Assist: A. Mayor
Match Stats
| Stat | Exeter City | Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 53% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 573 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Accurate Passes | 452 | 140 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ James Stansfield opened the scoring for Exeter in the 49th minute, breaking Morecambe's resistance and setting a crucial early lead.
- ▸ The match was levelled by Chris Stockton in the 53rd minute, but Stansfield struck again just two minutes later to regain Exeter's advantage.
- ▸ Exeter City secured their third goal through another strike from Stansfield in the 70th minute, putting them firmly in control. Morecambe managed a late consolation goal by Stockton in injury time.