Stockport County 1-0 Exeter City – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Stockport County at 47% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Stockport County vs Exeter City encounter.
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Analysis
Exeter City make the trip to Edgeley Park to face Stockport County in League One, Regular Season - 13. The match kicks off on Saturday 18 October 2025 at 15:00 UTC.
Form
Stockport County (all games): 4W 4D 2L across 10 League One fixtures this term — 1.60 PPG. Last five: D W D W W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Stockport County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Stockport County at Edgeley Park this season: 6W 3D 1L from 10 home games — 2.10 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.60 — Stockport County are significantly better at Edgeley Park than their overall form suggests.
Exeter City have collected 1.00 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 3W 1D 6L. Last five: L L L W D. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Exeter City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Exeter City's form when playing away from home: 4W 0D 6L across 10 road games this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
The form ledger tips toward Stockport County. A 0.60 PPG lead over Exeter City (1.60 vs 1.00) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Stockport County lead 2W to 0W over the last 2 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 5 Apr 2025, ended 2–0 with Stockport County winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Stockport County — key trading statistics (58 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games).
Exeter City — key trading statistics (58 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stockport County 60% versus Exeter City 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stockport County 43% | Exeter City 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stockport County 1.23 xG and Exeter City 0.79 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Stockport County attack 1.038 / defence 0.904 | Exeter City attack 0.784 / defence 0.886. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.110. Data: 58 Stockport County games / 58 Exeter City games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stockport County 47% | Draw 30% | Exeter City 24%. Fair-value odds: Stockport County 2.13 | Draw 3.33 | Exeter City 4.17. Stockport County hold a narrow Poisson edge at 47% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 39% | Total xG 2.02. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.02 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 39% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Stockport County are the pick at 47% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Stockport County if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.02 combined xG gives a 33% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 39%. This conflicts with form data: Stockport County 80% | Exeter City 40% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stockport County vs Exeter City | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Edgeley Park • Kick-off: Saturday 18 Oct 2025, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stockport County 47% | Draw 30% | Exeter City 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 39% | xG Stockport County 1.23 / Exeter City 0.79 • Poisson strength factors: Stockport County attack 1.038 / def 0.904 | Exeter City attack 0.784 / def 0.886 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.110 • Poisson stance: Stockport County (47%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.23
Stockport County xG
Expected Goals
0.79
Exeter City xG
39%
BTTS
60%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Stockport County vs Exeter City kick off?
Stockport County vs Exeter City kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 18 October 2025 at Edgeley Park.
What was the final score in Stockport County vs Exeter City?
Stockport County 1 - 0 Exeter City.
Where is Stockport County vs Exeter City being played?
The match is being played at Edgeley Park.
What competition is Stockport County vs Exeter City part of?
Stockport County vs Exeter City is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Stockport County vs Exeter City?
Our statistical model gives Stockport County a 47% chance of winning, Exeter City a 24% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Stockport County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stockport County vs Exeter City?
Our model estimates a 39% probability that both Stockport County and Exeter City will score (BTTS).
Will Stockport County vs Exeter City have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Exeter City?
Record (2 meetings): Stockport County 2W | Draws 0 | Exeter City 0W.
What form are Stockport County and Exeter City in?
Stockport County (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 D-W-D-W-W. Exeter City (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-L-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Stockport County's attacking strength (1.04x league average) is weighed against Exeter City's defensive record (0.89x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.23. Flip it around — Exeter City's attack (0.78x) against Stockport County's defence (0.90x) — and the away total comes out at 0.79.
These ratings are built from 58/58 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 15.0%. Close behind: 1-0 (14.7%), 1-1 (14.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stockport County Win
47%
2.14
30%
3.37
24%
4.22
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.4%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.3%
Draw
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.23
Stockport County xG
Total xG
2.02
0.79
Exeter City xG
2.14
47%
Home win
3.37
30%
Draw
4.22
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
39%
BTTS Yes
2.59
61%
BTTS No
1.63
Clean Sheet
46%
2.19
29%
3.43
Win to Nil
21%
4.70
7%
14.48
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.3 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 16.4 | 12.9 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 10.1 | 7.9 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Stockport County vs Exeter City?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Stockport County and Exeter City expected to score?
The model projects 1.23 expected goals for Stockport County and 0.79 for Exeter City, a combined total of 2.02.
How confident is the prediction model for Stockport County vs Exeter City?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 47%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 58 outings, Stockport County have picked up 1.81 PPG on a 29W 18D 11L record — D-W-D-W-W across the most recent five. The sample for Stockport County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Exeter City's form line: 19W 12D 27L from 58 games, 1.19 PPG, last five L-L-L-W-D. The sample for Exeter City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Stockport County are the form team by 0.62 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Exeter City.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Stockport County have posted 2.10 PPG from 29 outings (18W 7D 4L).
On the road, Exeter City have gone 9W 5D 15L from 29 away games — 1.10 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Stockport County come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Stockport County are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.02 conceded per game recently; Exeter City are on 1.05 scored and 1.34 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Stockport County have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games.
Last 58 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stockport County
Blended
Exeter City
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stockport County and Exeter City in coming into this match?
Stockport County have gone 29W 18D 11L in their last 58 games (1.81 PPG), while Exeter City have gone 19W 12D 27L in their last 58 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stockport County at home or Exeter City away?
Stockport County's home record (2.10 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stockport County at home: 2.10 PPG; Exeter City away: 1.10 PPG.
Have Stockport County or Exeter City been keeping clean sheets recently?
Stockport County have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Exeter City in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since December 2024 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in League One. They last met on 18 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Stockport County have gone 2W 0D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Exeter City — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
3
Stockport County
1
Draws
0
Exeter City
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Exeter City?
From 4 meetings on record, Stockport County have won 3, Exeter City have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Stockport County and Exeter City last play each other?
They last met on 18 April 2026, when Exeter City 3-3 Stockport County.
Who has won more matches between Stockport County and Exeter City?
Stockport County have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Stockport County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Exeter City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stockport County 59%, Exeter City 38% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Stockport County) and 41% (Exeter City).
On the defensive side: Stockport County keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Exeter City in 31%; Exeter City in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stockport County home games / Exeter City away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Stockport County play Exeter City?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 59% of Stockport County's recent matches and 38% of Exeter City's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Stockport County vs Exeter City usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Stockport County's recent games and 41% of Exeter City's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Stockport County and Exeter City tend to score early?
Stockport County have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Exeter City in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Stockport County edge out Exeter City 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Stockport County beat Exeter City 1-0 at Edgeley Park, Regular Season - 13, in the League One. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Stockport County 1.23 xG and Exeter City 0.79 xG, a combined 2.02. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Stockport County attack 1.04 / defence 0.90 against Exeter City attack 0.78 / defence 0.89, drawn from 58/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Stockport County 47% | Draw 30% | Exeter City 24%, with Stockport County to win its most likely call at 47%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 33%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 60% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 39% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Stockport County 43%, Exeter City 43%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Stockport County's trading profile (58 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and duly kept one.
Exeter City's trading profile (58 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Stockport County arrived the stronger side — 1.81 PPG against 1.19. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Stockport County (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.97 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.