Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Exeter
Match Time & Date:
9 August 2025
15:00
Prediction: 2-2
Blackpool
Both Exeter and Blackpool will try to record their first wins of the season when the two teams go head to head at St James Park on Saturday. The Grecians failed to upset Doncaster in their season opener and they face yet another uphill challenge against Blackpool. Adding to their woes, defender Jack McMillan picked up a knock at the weekend, with Tom Dean being ready to step up. Meanwhile, the Seasiders aim to make amends for a 3-2 loss to Stevenage.
As both Exeter and Blackpool will go for a win in Saturday’s encounter, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting in the English third tier, Blackpool defeated Exeter 3-1, which definitely goes in favour of our earlier prediction. Niall Ennis is expected to keep his place in Blackpool’s starting XI after opening his goal-scoring account against the Boro.
Highlighted Team (Exeter):
Nicknamed the Grecians, Exeter City are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at St. James Park. The stadium was opened in September 1904, and it can hold up to 8,696 spectators. Exeter City play their homes in white jerseys with red stripes, and black shorts, while violet and yellow are the dominant colours of their away kit.
The Grecians made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals on two occasions (1930/31, 1980/81), with the team advancing to the FA Trophy semis in the 2005/06 season. The likes of Harry Gee, Cliff Bastin, Maurice Setters, Dick Pym, Fred Whitlow, Arnold Mitchell, Tony Kellow, Fred Binney, Darran Rowbotham, Lee Sharp, and David Pleat are one of the most notable footballers who played for Exeter City in the past.
Plymouth Argyle, Torquay United, Bristol Rovers, and Yeovil Town are considered the club’s fiercest rivals. The Grecians currently compete in the League Two.
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