Can City push for the title this season?

With the Grecians ticking along nicely in the 2017/18 campaign it is an excellent time to be an Exeter City fan. If you are a fan of the club, then you may be wondering just how realistic title hopes are in League 2 this time around. You would have every reason to feel confident with the fine job manager Paul Tisdale is doing and the high-quality squad from which he can select his team.

Exeter City – the season so far 

Fans of the Grecians will have been very pleased with the start the side has made to this current campaign. The latest win over Stevenage has seen them climb to third in the table and this shows what a great start it has been for them. With 39 points from 22 games to date, Tisdale has got the team playing well, and they are hard to beat.

When the team is on song, they have impressive energy in their play that allows them to take control of matches. A great asset is also their firepower up front, with players like Jayden Stockley and Reuben Reid leading the charge. At the back, they are solid and are performing well as a unit.

Can Exeter harbour serious title ambitions?

The question you will be seriously pondering as a fan is, can Exeter grab the title this season? After a rollercoaster recent history, it would certainly seem more excitement could be on the cards. You only have to look at the start they have made to see that the talent is there in the club for it to be possible.

What has gone right for the Grecians this season?

Out on the pitch, manager Paul Tisdale has got the balance right in his side so far. That has been despite losing key young players before the season began in Ollie Watkins and Ethan Ampadu. Those players have been replaced with more young talent that has come through the Exeter City academy system, including Jack Sparkes and Alex Byrne.

Tisdale has not had many injuries to key players to contend with, which has enabled him to field his strongest line-ups. Compared to last season, when injuries hit the club hard during the early part of the campaign, that is a real improvement.

Can squad size play a part?

One thing you might highlight as a potential weakness for the team is the small squad. While it is a good unit regarding quality, the compact nature does pose its problems. If an injury crisis hits as it did in the early months of last season, the depth is not there to cover for the missing players.

The other slight sticking point for a title push is the team’s away form. While they have been superb at home, it has not always been the case on their travels. If they are to clinch the title, this is something that Tisdale needs to address.

Who are Exeter’s main rivals for the title?

The most significant threat by far for the League 2 title is Luton. The Hatters are in top form, having lost just three games and scored 51 goals to date. If Exeter are to push to the summit of the table and stay there, it is probably Luton they will have to hold off. Of course, you can’t discount Notts County currently in second place. They have been in great form and will be stiff competition.

Exeter’s title odds

One of the best ways you can find out how Exeter might fare this season is by checking the bookmakers’ odds. That can keep you in touch with the season as it progresses, as well as providing a way to be involved in the action, right up until the final game of the season.

The current betting shows that the Grecians are around 16/1 to clinch the title outright. Although this seems a high price, only Luton and Notts County are ahead of them. That would suggest the feeling is that the Grecians have a reasonable chance of winning League 2 outright. If you are an Exeter fan and you want to stay up to date with the latest title odds, and like to read the current team news and assess expert opinions, you can do so online at stakers.com.

2017/18 promises to be a cracker

There is no doubt the current campaign is shaping up to be a brilliant one if you are an Exeter fan. If boss Paul Tisdale can avoid any horrendous injury luck and can pep up the away form somewhat, the title is a serious thought. The current combination of youth and energy along with some experience means that they pose a real challenge to any team they face.