In the 12 meetings played between the clubs since 2012, the Cobblers have won seven, drawn two, and lost only three.
The current season saw honours even, with Exeter winning 3-2 at St James Park and the Cobblers triumphing 2-0 at the PTS Academy Stadium at the end of February, just two weeks before the Covid-19 enforced lockdown.
But by and large this is a fixture in which the Cobblers have held the upper hand in recent times, and indeed their overall League record against the Grecians, stretching back to 1920, is also pretty impressive.
In 117 matches between the clubs, Town have won 53 and drawn 34, losing 30.
Here, we take a pictorial look at the past 12 meetings between the sides, starting with a comprehensive win for Aidy Boothroyd's Town at Sixfields back in October, 2012...
All pictures by Pete Norton.
9. November, 2018: Exeter City 2 Cobblers 2
The Cobblers snatched a late point thanks to Jayden Stockley's last-minute own goal. Billy Waters had netted earlier. Photo: Pete Norton
10. March, 2019: Cobblers 2 Exeter City 1
Routine win for Keith Curle's men as goals from Aaron Pierre and Andy Williams secured the points Photo: Pete Norton
11. December, 2019: Exeter City 3 Cobblers 2
Town took an early lead through Charlie Goode (see picture), but found themselves 3-1 down before Sam Hoskins' consolation Photo: Pete Norton
12. February, 2020: Cobblers 2 Exeter City 0
Four months, but only six games ago, a first-minute goal from Vadaine Oliver and late penalty from Sam Hoskins sealed the win for the Cobblers Photo: Pete Norton