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Exeter City grind out victory on home soil

Exeter City get the better of Mansfield Town

Exeter City edged out Mansfield Town, 2x1, on Saturday, on matchday 14. To this matchweek, Matthew Taylor's team came from a win, and Nigel Clough's team came from a draw.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

Oliver Hawkins opened the score after 50 minutes. In the 61st minute, Timothée Diéng struck for Exeter City, through a header, after a pass from Padraig Amond. Matt Jay netted the last goal with 83 minutes on the clock through a header inside the box. Matt Jay is on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games scoring.

After the result Exeter City are 4th in the table, with 23 points, while Mansfield Town sit 24th place, with 9 points. In their next fixture, Exeter's team will play away against Salford City. Meanwhile, Mansfield's team will host Tranmere Rovers.

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Exeter City
  • Setting a new record for corners won in the competition, with a total of 8

  • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 58%

  • Achieved his highest of completed passes with 480 passes

  • Extended their unbeaten run to 12

  • Extended their run to 8 games scoring goals

Mansfield Town
  • Increased their poor run with 12 games winning

COMPETITION

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STADIUM

St James Park (Exeter)
Capacity8 830
Pitch size104x64
Founded1904
Head-to-head
23
43% Wins
15
28% Wins
53
Official matches