Peterborough United vs Exeter City: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

Peterborough United will host Exeter City at the Weston Homes Stadium this Saturday in a League One clash. Peterborough aims to overcome recent setbacks, while Exeter is grappling with managerial changes.

Match Overview

Currently positioned 11th in the League One table, Peterborough United is just five points away from the playoff spots. In contrast, Exeter City sits in 14th place, six points clear of the relegation zone. Both teams enter this match in search of much-needed wins.

Recent Performance

Peterborough has faced struggles, losing their last two league matches. They fell 2-0 to Bradford City and suffered a 2-1 defeat against Barnsley. This downturn has hindered their playoff aspirations, dropping them from eighth to 11th place.

Exeter City also experiences a tough period, having not won in their last five league games. Following the departure of manager Gary Caldwell to Wigan Athletic, caretaker boss Dan Green stepped in. In their recent match against Wycombe Wanderers, they managed to secure a point thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from Jayden Wareham.

Key Players

• Jayden Wareham: Exeter’s top scorer with 11 league goals this season.
• Exeter’s Defense: Notably strong, they hold the joint-best defensive record in League One.

Team News

Both teams are dealing with injuries. Peterborough is missing several key players, including Matthew Garbett, Ben Woods, Jacob Mendy, and Sam Hughes. Kyrell Lisbie and Brandon Khela may also play with discomfort.

Exeter could see Timur Tutierov return to the lineup, with Pierce Sweeney, Ed Turns, and Luca Woodhouse forming the back three.

Probable Lineups

Match Prediction

The historical record favors Peterborough, who have not lost to Exeter at home in the league since 1988. With Exeter’s poor away performance, we predict a narrow victory for Peterborough United, likely by a score of 1-0.

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