Match report

Exeter City Defeat Stevenage 3-0 in League One Clash

Exeter City
Exeter City
3–0
FT
Stevenage
Stevenage
Jan 17, 2026

In an impressive display of offensive prowess and defensive resilience, Exeter City defeated Stevenage by a scoreline of 3-0 in their League One encounter. The victory was punctuated by key goals from J. Wareham (penalty), E. Brierley, and T. Tuterov. Despite multiple substitutions for both teams, Stevenage could not overcome the early deficit set by Exeter's potent attacking lineup.

Key Facts

  • • Exeter City secured a 3-0 win over Stevenage in League One.
  • • J. Wareham scored from a penalty at the half-hour mark (49').
  • • E. Brierley extended Exeter's lead with a goal in the second half (72').
  • • T. Tuterov sealed the victory for Exeter City late in the game (90').

Lineups

Exeter City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Whitworth (G)
  • 26 P. Sweeney (D)
  • 5 J. Fitzwater (D)
  • 20 L. Woodhouse (D)
  • 14 I. Niskanen (M)
  • 6 E. Brierley (M)
  • 31 J. Doyle-Hayes
  • 34 L. Oakes (M)
  • 12 R. Cole (F)
  • 9 J. Wareham (F)
  • 7 C. Mendes (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 J. Bycroft
  • 4 E. Turns
  • 10 J. Aitchison
  • 19 S. Cox
  • 27 J. Magennis
  • 28 T. Tuterov
  • 42 G. Birch

Stevenage

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Ashby-Hammond (G)
  • 2 L. James-Wildin (D)
  • 15 C. Goode (D)
  • 5 C. Piergianni (D)
  • 16 L. Freestone (D)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 8 D. Phillips (M)
  • 11 J. Roberts (M)
  • 10 D. Kemp (M)
  • 44 P. Patterson (M)
  • 19 J. Reid (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 M. Woodford
  • 7 H. Cornick
  • 17 J. Pattenden
  • 18 H. White
  • 20 C. Campbell
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 30 B. Lubala

Timeline

  1. Exeter City
    49' Exeter City Goal · Penalty
    J. Wareham
  2. Stevenage
    57' Stevenage subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Houghton · On: H. White
  3. Exeter City
    60' Exeter City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Mendes · On: T. Tuterov
  4. Stevenage
    68' Stevenage subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Roberts · On: H. Cornick
  5. Exeter City
    72' Exeter City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Cole · On: J. Aitchison
  6. Exeter City
    73' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Brierley · Assist: J. Aitchison
  7. Stevenage
    77' Stevenage subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Daniel Kemp · On: C. Campbell
  8. Stevenage
    77' Stevenage subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Phillips · On: B. Lubala
  9. Exeter City
    82' Exeter City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Oakes · On: Ed Turns
  10. Exeter City
    82' Exeter City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Wareham · On: J. Magennis
  11. Stevenage
    88' Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    P. Patterson

    Foul

  12. Stevenage
    90'+3 Stevenage Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Goode

    Off the ball foul

  13. Exeter City
    90' Exeter City Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Tuterov · Assist: J. Aitchison

Match Stats

Stat Exeter City Stevenage
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 70% 67%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 365 339
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 2.07 0.35
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 254 226
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Exeter City took control of the match with J. Wareham's penalty goal, setting a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of T. Tuterov and L. Oakes for Exeter City bolstered their attack and led to a decisive third goal.