Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Stockport County will look to recover from a 2-0 loss to Birmingham City when they take on Exeter City in the League One round 19. The Hatters are eyeing their sixth home win of the process and their fine goal-scoring record at home is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Exeter. Dave Challinor is expected to make changes to the team that failed to impress against the Blues, with all Diamond, Olaofe, and Camps pushing for recalls to the starting XI.
The Grecians, on the other hand, head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Wycombe. Exeter City do not seem to be at the top of their game, failing to win the previous four league outings and given Stockport’s fine record at Edgeley Park, home win should be considered. Defender Ben Purrington is widely expected to return to Exeter’s starting XI.
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.