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Exeter City

01-01 23:00

1 - 0

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Luton Town

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Exeter City

Luton Town

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136

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25′

Jake Doyle Hayes

29′

Sonny Cox

Halftime 0-0

50′

Pierce Sweeney

62′

Nahki Wells

Jerry Yates

62′

Jacob Brown

Shayden Morris

63′

Carlos Mendes Gomes

Sonny Cox

67′

Jacob Brown

70′

Reece Cole

Jake Doyle Hayes

76′

Lamine Dabo

George Saville

76′

Zack Nelson

Reuell Walters

78′

Ethan Brierley

88′

L. Woodhouse

Jack Aitchison

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Match Info

Exeter City made it two wins in a row by defeating Luton Town 1-0 at St James Park in English Football League One on New Year's Day, 2026. The only goal came from a defensive error by Luton, as Exeter's forward pounced on a misplaced backpass to round the goalkeeper and slot home into an empty net. The match process was a cagey affair, with Luton enjoying more of the ball but struggling to break down a compact and determined Exeter defense that protected its lead superbly. The standout performance came from Exeter's goalkeeper, who made a series of important saves in the second half to preserve the clean sheet and secure the points. This surprise result boosted Exeter's survival hopes immensely, while it was a frustrating setback for Luton's automatic promotion challenge. The Luton manager criticized his team's lack of cutting edge, and the Exeter coach praised his players' tactical discipline and work rate. The Grecians' starting XI was set up to be hard to beat, with a deep defensive block that frustrated Luton's attacking players throughout.