A look ahead to the clash with newly-promoted Championship side Burton Albion
Exeter City vs. Burton AlbionPre-season Friendly
St James Park
Friday 22nd July 2016
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Exeter City welcome Burton Albion to St James Park this evening – the penultimate home match of their 2016/17 pre-season schedule.
The Brewers finished runners-up in EFL Sky Bet League 1 last season to clinch back-to-back promotions and book their place in the second tier of English football for the first time in their history.
Paul Tisdale’s side have impressed during their pre-season matches so far, registering four wins including a 2-1 victory over Truro City last night.
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Last Meeting:
EXETER CITY 1-1 BURTON ALBION, ST JAMES PARK (6TH DECEMBER 2014)
Christian Ribeiro equalised late on to rescue a point for City at St James Park.
Head-To-Head:
Exeter City wins: 5
Burton Albion wins: 8
Draws: 3
Match Officials:
Referee: Kevin Johnson
Assistants: Simon Knapp & Mark Russell
Fourth Official: Andy Quin
View from the Dugout:
Paul Tisdale: “Ryan Harley won’t be fit for the game tonight, he’s hurt his foot and it’ll be a couple of weeks before he’s ready… We’ve got a pretty settled side – it’ll be a good test tomorrow.”