Salford City 1-2 Exeter City – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 36% as Salford City take on Exeter City.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Salford City and Exeter City meet at The Peninsula Stadium in League Two, Regular Season - 15. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 30 October 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
Salford City's overall League Two record this term: 4W 2D 4L from 10 games (1.40 PPG). Last five: W L W D L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. This season is still relatively young for Salford City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Salford City's home record at The Peninsula Stadium: 3W 4D 1L from 8 League Two appearances (1.62 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.12 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 8 home games (62%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at The Peninsula Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 25% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Exeter City have collected 1.80 PPG across 10 League Two outings this season: 4W 6D 0L. Last five: D D D W W. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Exeter City, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in League Two this season, Exeter City have posted 2W 4D 1L from 7 away outings — 1.43 PPG. Away from home they average 1.57 goals scored and 1.14 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 57% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.40 vs 1.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Trading
Salford City half-time and goal-timing data (14 games, 7 at home): they score before half-time in 43% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 14% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 29% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
Exeter City half-time and goal-timing data (14 games, 7 at away): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 40% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Salford City 43% versus Exeter City 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Salford City 43% | Exeter City 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Salford City 1.09 xG and Exeter City 1.02 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: Salford City attack 0.942 / defence 0.778 | Exeter City attack 1.121 / defence 1.124. League average goals — home 1.034 / away 1.172. Salford City's defence rating of 0.778 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 14 Salford City games / 14 Exeter City games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Salford City 34% | Draw 36% | Exeter City 30%. Fair-value odds: Salford City 2.94 | Draw 2.78 | Exeter City 3.33. The draw (36%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 36% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 34% and away win at 30% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
Poisson projects 2.12 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 36% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 46% on No. Form rates corroborate: Salford City 25% | Exeter City 57% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Salford City vs Exeter City | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 15 | Venue: The Peninsula Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 30 Oct 2021, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Salford City 34% | Draw 36% | Exeter City 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 46% | xG Salford City 1.09 / Exeter City 1.02 • Poisson strength factors: Salford City attack 0.942 / def 0.778 | Exeter City attack 1.121 / def 1.124 | league avg home 1.034 / away 1.172 • Poisson stance: Draw (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.09
Salford City xG
Expected Goals
1.02
Exeter City xG
46%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
16%
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 Salford City vs Exeter City kick off?
Salford City vs Exeter City kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 30 October 2021 at The Peninsula Stadium.
What was the final score in Salford City vs Exeter City?
Salford City 1 - 2 Exeter City.
Where is Salford City vs Exeter City being played?
The match is being played at The Peninsula Stadium.
What competition is Salford City vs Exeter City part of?
Salford City vs Exeter City is a Regular Season - 15 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Salford City vs Exeter City?
Our statistical model gives Salford City a 34% chance of winning, Exeter City a 30% chance, and a 36% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Salford City vs Exeter City?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Salford City and Exeter City will score (BTTS).
Will Salford City vs Exeter City have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Exeter City?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Salford City and Exeter City in?
Salford City (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-W-D-L. Exeter City (all comps): 4W-6D-0L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-D-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Salford City's attacking strength (0.94x league average) is weighed against Exeter City's defensive record (1.12x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.09. Flip it around — Exeter City's attack (1.12x) against Salford City's defence (0.78x) — and the away total comes out at 1.02.
These ratings are built from 14/14 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.8%), 1-0 (11.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
34%
2.95
36%
2.78
30%
3.32
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
13.2%
Home win
0 – 1
12.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.09
Salford City xG
Total xG
2.12
1.02
Exeter City xG
2.95
34%
Home win
2.78
36%
Draw
3.32
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.19
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
36%
2.78
33%
2.99
Win to Nil
12%
8.20
10%
9.91
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.0 | 12.3 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.2 | 13.5 | 6.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 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 Salford City vs Exeter City?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Salford City and Exeter City expected to score?
The model projects 1.09 expected goals for Salford City and 1.02 for Exeter City, a combined total of 2.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Salford City vs Exeter City?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Salford City come into this having played 14 games, going 4W 4D 6L for 1.14 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-W-D-L. The sample for Salford City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Exeter City sit at 1.64 PPG from 14 outings (5W 8D 1L), a run that reads D-D-D-W-W across their last five. The sample for Exeter City is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Exeter City carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.50 PPG clear of Salford City — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Salford City's home form reads 3W 3D 1L across 7 games on their own ground, a 1.71 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.14 PPG overall — Salford City are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Exeter City have taken 1.43 points per game from 7 outings (2W 4D 1L).
Attack vs Defence
Salford City are averaging 1.07 goals scored and 1.07 conceded per game recently; Exeter City are on 1.64 scored and 1.00 conceded.
Defensively: Salford City have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their games; Exeter City in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 14 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Salford City
Blended
Exeter City
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Salford City and Exeter City in coming into this match?
Salford City have gone 4W 4D 6L in their last 14 games (1.14 PPG), while Exeter City have gone 5W 8D 1L in their last 14 (1.64 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Salford City at home or Exeter City away?
Salford City's home record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Salford City at home: 1.71 PPG; Exeter City away: 1.43 PPG.
Have Salford City or Exeter City been keeping clean sheets recently?
Salford City have kept a clean sheet in 43% of their recent games, Exeter City in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 2 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 12 March 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Salford City
1
Draws
1
Exeter City
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Salford City and Exeter City?
From 2 meetings on record, Salford City have won 0, Exeter City have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Salford City and Exeter City last play each other?
They last met on 12 March 2022, when Exeter City 0-0 Salford City.
Who has won more matches between Salford City and Exeter City?
Exeter City have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Salford City see a goal before the break in 43% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Exeter City are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 29% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Salford City 14%, Exeter City 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 29% (Salford City) and 57% (Exeter City).
On the defensive side: Salford City keep a clean sheet in 71% of their matches; Salford City have failed to score in 43% of games; Exeter City in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Salford City 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 Salford City play Exeter City?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 14% of Salford City's recent matches and 57% of Exeter City's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Salford City vs Exeter City usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 29% of Salford City's recent games and 57% of Exeter City's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Salford City and Exeter City tend to score early?
Salford City have had a goal before half-time in 43% of their recent matches, Exeter City in 86% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Exeter City defy the odds to beat Salford City 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Exeter City beat Salford City 1-2 at The Peninsula Stadium, Regular Season - 15, in the League Two. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Salford City 1.09 xG and Exeter City 1.02 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Exeter City outscored their 1.02 projection by 1.0. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Salford City attack 0.94 / defence 0.78 against Exeter City attack 1.12 / defence 1.12, drawn from 14/14 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Salford City 34% | Draw 36% | Exeter City 30%, with the draw its most likely call at 36%. The actual Exeter City win had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 66% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Salford City 43%, Exeter City 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Salford City's trading profile (14 games, 7 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Exeter City's trading profile (14 games, 7 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 36% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Exeter City arrived the stronger side — 1.64 PPG against 1.14. That form edge translated into the three points. Salford City (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.43 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.