Match report

Exeter City and Northampton Draw 0-0 in League One Clash

Exeter City
Exeter City
0–0
FT
Northampton
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

  1. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Swyer · On: J. Burroughs
  2. Northampton
    53' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Elliott List · On: Jack Vale
  3. Northampton
    62' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Guinness-Walker · On: J. Perkins
  4. Northampton
    63' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Eaves · On: S. Hoskins
  5. Exeter City
    66' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Yfeko · On: A. Higgins
  6. Northampton
    68' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    D. Campbell

    Foul

  7. Exeter City
    83' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Aitchison · On: J. Magennis
  8. Exeter City
    83' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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.