Torquay vs Exeter City - Friendlies Clubs

A fascinating Friendlies Clubs chapter awaits on July 31, 2026 when Torquay take on Exeter City at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Josh Allen had an impressive first game at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium in their second NFL fixture of the season.

There is little to choose between Torquay and Exeter City on paper, and the Friendlies Clubs encounter should reflect that balance. Torquay will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Exeter City's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Torquay favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Exeter City are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Once that deal is completed, Coventry want to bring in a left-back and a right winger, while there is also a possibility they target a new striker.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.