Exeter City 0-0 Walsall result, stats and report

Walsall bossed possession and created more than enough to win, but a 0-0 draw against Leyton Orient in the Carabao Cup means the tie goes to a shootout. Twenty shots. Five on target. No goals. Work that one out.

Plymouth Argyle dominated Plymouth from first whistle to last but had to wait until the 90th minute to put Exeter City away, scoring twice in stoppage time to win a one-sided Carabao Cup derby 2-0.

Bristol City dominated possession and created volume throughout but Walsall's organised low block and clinical finishing from a second-half set move earned a remarkable 1-0 victory at Ashton Gate.

Burton Albion were backed to win at home but had to settle for a share of the spoils against Exeter City, a result that will sting given the Brewers' strong home record this season.

Harrogate Town sealed a professional 2-0 victory at Walsall on the final day of the League Two season, a result that underlined just how much quality this division produced from top to bottom in 2025-26.

Exeter City suffered a damaging home defeat to Bradford City, going down 2-1 at St James Park in League One and leaving serious questions about their standards and desire at a crucial stage of the season.

Connor Maguire gives his final verdict on Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter City in the Carabao Cup. Two teams that cannot stop drawing each other. One team that cannot keep a clean sheet at home. Something has to give.

Bristol City host Walsall in the Carabao Cup first round on Thursday 6 August 2026.