Home Park | EFL Cup 1st round | Monday, August 10 | 8pm BST
Rounding off the EFL Cup first round, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Plymouth vs Exeter preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
- Plymouth vs Exeter prediction: Pilgrims prevail in Devon Derby
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Plymouth Vs Exeter Preview
The League Cup may not be considered a priority for a number of EFL sides but a good old fashioned derby encounter certainly ups the ante. And with local bragging rights up for grabs, the Plymouth vs Exeter odds suggest a home victory is the likeliest outcome.
Under the guidance of Tom Cleverly, the Pilgrims will be aiming for a fast start to the season as they embark on promotion back to the Championship. As for the Grecians, they will be playing in League Two this year and like their rivals, moving up the divisions is the main priority but a victory for either side will certainly boast morale.
Plymouth Vs Exeter H2H Record
When it comes to the Plymouth vs Exeter H2H record, the Pilgrims have won the Devon Derby 38 times compared to the Grecians 30 victories. The two sides last locked horns as recently as April when a 2-2 draw was played out at Home Park.
In the reverse fixture, Reece Cole and Akeel Higgins netted in a 2-0 win for Exeter at St James Park.
Plymouth vs Exeter H2H record:
- Plymouth wins – 38
- Draws – 27
- Exeter wins – 30
Plymouth Vs Exeter Team News
Owing to the nature of the fixture, both sides will likely put out fairly strong sides. Plymouth newbie Will Evans could spearhead the attack after Lorent Tolaj departed the club for Bristol City earlier this window. Permanent signings Wes Harding and Alex Mitchell should also get valuable minutes.
As for Exeter, they are set to unleash a number of fresh additions. They include the likes of Taylor Perry and Josh Gordon. In attack, Jayden Wareham is in line to start having netted 19 goals in League One last season.
Plymouth Vs Exeter Predicted Lineups
Plymouth predicted lineup:
Cooper; Harding, Mitchell, Ross, Hartridge; Curtis, Ibrahim, Boateng, White; Pepple, Evans
Exeter predicted lineup:
Bycroft; Turns, James, Fitzwater, Woodhouse; Cummins, Dean; Cox, Cole, Gordon; Wareham
Plymouth Vs Exeter TV Channel, Live Stream And Radio
Plymouth vs Exeter is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports UHD (8pm kick-off). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Supporters can also tune in on BBC Radio Devon.
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Plymouth Vs Exeter Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the 96th renewal of the Devon Derby.
- Plymouth stats – The Pilgrims failed to win both League One encounters last season.
- Exeter stats – The Grecians have won two of the last eight derbies.
Top Betting Angles for Plymouth vs Exeter
- Over 2.5 goals (1/2)
- BTTS – Yes (4/6)
- Jayden Wareham to score anytime (23/10)
Plymouth Vs Exeter Prediction
After their stronger end to the 2025-26 season and encouraging pre-season results, we are going to predict a narrow Devon Derby win for Plymouth. The Greens will need to adapt to life with Lorent Tolaj but we feel they have enough about them to get the job done.
Prediction: Plymouth 2-1 Exeter
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