Match report
Exeter City and Northampton Draw 0-0 in League One Clash
Exeter City
0–0
FT
Northampton
Feb 14, 2026
Exeter City and Northampton played out an entertaining but ultimately scoreless draw at the St James' Park. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break through for a goal in what was a hard-fought match that saw both teams create opportunities to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Exeter City and Northampton ended the match 0-0.
- • Northampton made five substitutions: K. Swyer, Elliott List, N. Guinness-Walker, T. Eaves (all for Northampton) and J. Yfeko for Exeter City.
- • D. Campbell received a yellow card for Northampton in the 68th minute.
Lineups
Exeter City
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Whitworth (G)
- 26 P. Sweeney (D)
- 4 E. Turns (D)
- 15 J. Yfeko (D)
- 14 I. Niskanen (M)
- 6 E. Brierley (M)
- 31 J. Doyle-Hayes
- 20 L. Woodhouse (M)
- 10 J. Aitchison (F)
- 28 T. Tuterov
- 9 J. Wareham (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Bycroft
- 27 J. Magennis
- 19 S. Cox
- 17 A. Higgins
- 34 L. Oakes
- 3 R. Rydel
- 42 G. Birch
Northampton
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
- 35 M. Dyche (D)
- 24 E. Moore (D)
- 18 M. Forbes (D)
- 11 K. Swyer (M)
- 23 T. Taylor (M)
- 4 D. Campbell (M)
- 12 N. Guinness-Walker (M)
- 8 C. McGeehan (F)
- 9 T. Eaves (F)
- 10 E. List (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Burge
- 7 S. Hoskins
- 3 C. McCarthy
- 27 J. Vale
- 2 J. Burroughs
- 21 J. Perkins
- 15 J. Evans
Timeline
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46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Swyer · On: J. Burroughs -
53' Northampton subst · Substitution 2Off: Elliott List · On: Jack Vale -
62' Northampton subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Guinness-Walker · On: J. Perkins -
63' Northampton subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Eaves · On: S. Hoskins -
66' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Yfeko · On: A. Higgins -
68' Northampton Card · Yellow CardD. CampbellFoul
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83' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Aitchison · On: J. Magennis -
83' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Tuterov · On: R. Rydel
Match Stats
| Stat | Exeter City | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 529 | 265 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 0 |
| xG | 1.69 | 0.21 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 433 | 163 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Northampton's early substitutions seemed to change their tactical approach, but it didn't result in any clear-cut scoring opportunities.
- ▸ The game turned physical as D. Campbell received a yellow card for Northampton, which could have influenced the pace and intensity of play.