History of the Exeter City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday face a trip to Exeter City at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Owls.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2010, with Exeter City annihilating their visitors 5-1 in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 0 | Exeter City | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 May | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 2 | Exeter City | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Dec | Exeter City | 5-1 | Sheff. Wed. | League One |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 26 Apr | Exeter City | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Third Division |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 08 Dec | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 1 | Exeter City | Third Division |
| 1978/1979 | Sat 24 Mar | Exeter City | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Wed. | Third Division |
| 1978/1979 | Tue 24 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Exeter City have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.
The away form of Sheffield Wednesday however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Owls, and 8 goals against.
Exeter City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 29 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 57 points from the 29 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter City | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Owls have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from St James' Park with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Exeter City | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 4 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here