- 28 October 2025, Exeter City vs Arsenal U21, 4-3, Win
- 16 September 2025, Exeter City vs Cardiff City, 0-1, Lose
- 10 December 2024, Exeter City vs Birmingham City, 1-2, Lose
- 29 October 2024, Bristol Rovers vs Exeter City, 2-3, Win
- 24 September 2024, Exeter City vs Tottenham Hotspur U21, 2-0, Win
- 07 October 2025, Cardiff City vs Newport County, 0-1, Lose
- 16 September 2025, Exeter City vs Cardiff City, 0-1, Win
In the recent EFL Trophy clash, Cardiff City narrowly edged out Exeter City with a 1-0 victory. Cardiff's approach was marked by an aggressive offensive strategy, evidenced by their dominance in corner kicks, amassing a total of 12 compared to Exeter's 4. This statistic indicates Cardiff's ability to apply sustained pressure in Exeter's half, ultimately leading to the decisive goal. Exeter's defensive resilience was evident in their offside trap success, catching Cardiff offside only once, showcasing their tactical discipline despite the loss.
Cardiff City’s win can largely be credited to their disciplined execution in crucial moments. They committed only 6 fouls compared to Exeter's 15, illustrating a more controlled balance between aggression and discipline. The match saw a high card count, with Cardiff receiving three yellow cards, although a red card wasn't shown, meaning both teams played with a full squad throughout, maintaining the competitiveness of the encounter. Exeter’s higher foul count and two yellow cards reflect a struggle to regain control and momentum during key phases of the match.
The teams displayed contrasting styles in terms of their approaches to discipline and control. Exeter City, despite their higher foul tally, managed to navigate the match without decreasing their squad through red cards. However, Cardiff's strategy of maintaining consistent offensive pressure was pivotal, ultimately materializing through their single goal. This goal, scored in the second half, highlighted the difference between the teams in their ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities amidst a tightly contested match.
Form Guide
| Win | 4-3 | Exeter City vs Arsenal U21 | |
| Lose | 0-1 | Exeter City vs Cardiff City | |
| Lose | 1-2 | Exeter City vs Birmingham City | |
| Win | 2-3 | Bristol Rovers vs Exeter City | |
| Win | 2-0 | Exeter City vs Tottenham Hotspur U21 |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 10:8
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2
- Exeter City has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:8, scoring 2 goals average
| Lose | 0-1 | Cardiff City vs Newport County | |
| Win | 0-1 | Exeter City vs Cardiff City |
- PLAYED
- 2
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 1:1
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.5
- Cardiff City has won only one out of its last two matches with a goal difference of 1:1, scoring 0.5 goals average
Exeter City H2H Cardiff City
| Home game | Exeter City | 0 | 1 | Cardiff City | Away game | EFL Trophy |
- PLAYED
- 1
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 0:1
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.00
- Exeter City lost once in head-to-head matches
- Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 0:1; average goals per match – 0.00
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