The Grecians are back on the road on Saturday, heading to the University of Bradford Stadium to face Bradford City for the first time since 2022.
Making the trip? Here's all you need to know in advance:
Tickets
We have been given an initial allocation of 800 tickets in the East Stand which are on sale at the following prices:
| East Stand | Pre-match | Matchday |
| Adult (24-64) | £24 | £28 |
| Senior (65+) | £21 | £23 |
| Under 24 (17-23) | £21 | £23 |
| Under 17 (12-16) | £12 | £12 |
| Under 12 (11 and under) | £6 | £6 |
| Disabled | Age Related + FOC Carer | Age Related + FOC Carer |
Matchday Collections
Collections will be from the away turnstiles located on Midland Road. Player comps will be from the steward at the Players’ entrance which is located next to the club shop on South Parade
Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours.
The Kit
We are taking our pink and grey third shirt on the road for Saturday's trip to Valley Parade. Grab yourself one here.
The Stadium
- Name: University of Bradford Stadium
- Opened: 1886
- Capacity: 25,136
- Address: Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DY
Built in 1886, the University of Bradford Stadium was originally the home of Manningham Rugby Football Club.
In 1903, the code was changed from rugby football to association football and the ground became home to Bradford City.
The stadium is an all-seater venue and has a maximum capacity of 24,840.
Away supporters are housed in blocks F and G of The Bradford Lifts Stand - next to the electronic scoreboard (south end).
Travel Guide
The address for the University of Bradford Stadium is: Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DY
By Car: 288 miles (5hrs)
As almost every journey begins from Devon, the M5 is your friend, but there are two routes to get around to Bradford.
Via M6: Take the M6 to Junction 21A at Warrington and merge onto M60/62.
Continue onto the M606 and at J3 turn onto the A6177. Merge onto the A641 into Bradford and follow the instructions below.
Via M1: After merging onto the M1 via the M/A42 from Birmingham continue until J42 to merge onto M62 and follow the instructions below.
At end of the motorway take the middle or right-hand lane and follow signs for Ring Road East (under the tunnel) onto Rooley Lane (signs for Leeds Bradford Airport).
McDonald's is on your left. Go through the traffic lights at Asda Superstore and turn left at the roundabout onto Wakefield Road, staying in middle lane.
Cross two roundabouts staying in middle lane (following signs to Shipley and Skipton) on to Shipley Airedale Road (A6037) which then becomes Canal Road.
After Tesco and Smyths Toys Superstores (on the left) go through the traffic lights and turn left onto Station Road (A6177) and left again into Queens Road.
Continue up the hill to third set of traffic lights and turn left onto Manningham Lane.
After the Gulf Petrol Station (on your left), take the first left onto Valley Parade.
By Rail:
The nearest railway stations for the stadium are Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange. Click here to plan your journey.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel is now available to purchase here. Please buy your match ticket before confirming your place on the official away travel.
Departure time from outside the old Unit 1 Nightclub is 7am. Other stops:
- Exeter J29, Honiton Road next to Miller & Carter - EX1 3QS
- Cullompton Services - EX15 1NS
- Tiverton M5 J27 Services - EX16 7HD
- Taunton M5 J25, BP Garage, TA1 2UH
Food and Drink
Refreshments Inside the Ground
The kiosks inside the University of Bradford Stadium open at the same time as turnstiles on a matchday, and are run by the club's official kiosk catering partner, Tiffin Stadium Catering.
Fast-food products available for supporters to enjoy include the beef burger (£4.40), cheese burger (£4.80), chicken burger (£4.60) and hot dog (halal, £4.80), as well as the Pepperoni and Margherita Pizza Twist (£4.30), as seen on @FootyScran!
A renewed partnership also means the popular Pukka Pies (£4.20) are available in kiosks, while pints of Carling (£4.60) and Madri (£5.70)* can be purchased on draft, pre-packaged drinks including SALT IPA (£3.95), Stowford Press Cider (£4.80), Timmy Taylors (£4.80) and Single Serve Wine (£4.20) along with a range of snacks, and hot and cold soft drinks.
Meal deals are all available for just £8.50 from kiosks, with any pie and beer, burger and beer or hot dog and beer being served.
PLEASE NOTE: Tiffin Stadium Catering ONLY ACCEPT CARD payment, and are completely cashless.
Pubs for away fans
- The Bradford Arms, Manningham Lane, BD8 7JF: 10 minute walk from the away end (Midland Road entrance), generally accepts away fans, small beer garden out the back.
- The Corn Dolly, Bolton Road, BD1 4DA: approx. 20 min walk, well-regarded real ale pub with rotating guest beers, small and traditional.
- The New Beehive Inn, Westgate, BD1 2RD: 15-20 min walk, CAMRA-listed, classic interior with open fires.
- Darley Street Market, Darley St, Bradford BD1 3HH: 15-20 mins walk, featuring a Fresh Food Hall, Street Kitchen and outdoor courtyard with big screen & music.
Total Distance
The address for the University of Bradford Stadium is Valley Parade, Bradford, BD8 7DY. The total distance is 288 miles each way and will take around 5 hours per journey.