Peterborough vs Exeter: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Peterborough United prepare to host Exeter on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Peterborough United, currently 11th in the standings with 44 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 25 points. They've earned 23 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Exeter, sitting 14th with 40 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Peterborough United and Exeter have been competitive, with Exeter claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Barnsley, Peterborough United recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bass, Johnston, Okagbue, Kioso, Dornelly, Khela, Collins, Lisbie, Morgan, Frith, Leonard. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Exeter's last outing came against Wycombe Wanderers, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Whitworth, Woodhouse, Turns, Sweeney, Rydel, Doyle-Hayes, Brierley, Niskanen, Aitchison, Magennis, Wareham. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Peterborough United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Peterborough United and Exeter are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Peterborough United's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Exeter's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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