Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off target 9

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Corner Kicks 5

Away team Corner Kicks 1

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 0

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 5

The match held on 17th February 2024 between Lincoln City and Exeter City in League One ended in favour of the home team. Lincoln City showcased their dominance leading to their one goal victory over Exeter City.

In a game primarily driven by a strong defensive front from both teams, there were zero yellow or red cards from either side. Three substitutions were made by both teams, showing strategic manoeuvres to change their gameplay.

The statistics indicate Lincoln City had greater offensive pressure, taking a total of 15 shots with 6 on target, while Exeter City recorded just 6 shots, with only 4 on target. This reveals a more aggressive approach from the home team, leading to Exeter's goalkeeper making 5 saves, compared to 4 by their counterparts.

Despite the heavy defence, Exeter City yielded more space to Lincoln City as can be seen from the difference in corner kicks. Lincoln City won 5 corners, a significant indicator of territorial advantage, while Exeter City only managed to secure one.

The foul count was also higher for Lincoln City, with 12 fouls committed compared to 10 by Exeter City. Lincoln City was caught offside just once while Exeter City fell into the offside trap twice, indicating Lincoln's strategy to play a higher defensive line.

The deciding factor of the match was the single assist by Lincoln City which led to the only goal of the match, providing them the decisive edge in a tightly contested encounter.

In conclusion, Lincoln City controlled the game with a more aggressive offensive strategy, successfully maintaining their defensive line and capitalizing on their key opportunity that led to the goal. Exeter City, though not lacking in defence, failed to assert a significant threat in their opposition's half. This reflects the qualitative difference in teamwork and performance of both teams in this particular match.

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