Match Preview: Bradford City (H)

Match Preview: Bradford City (H)

Bradford Match Preview

It all comes down to this - the final League match of the 25/26 EFL Sky Bet League One season.

City start the match in the final relegation spot and need nothing but a win to give hope of a dramatic change of fortunes on the final day.

For the Grecians to stay up they have to beat Bradford City and Leyton Orient have to either draw or lose to Burton Albion. The magic of football means anything can happen.

City's opponents have had a stellar season and are sat in the play-off places, they need a point to ensure they will can extend their season, with a couple of teams hot on their heels.

Your support makes a huge difference at our home, SJP. So bring the noise for one last time on Saturday as we look to secure another season in League One!

Match Tickets

Tickets are now SOLD OUT for City's final EFL Sky Bet League One match against Bradford City on Saturday, May 2 - 3pm.

Please note that there is no waiting list for tickets and any returned tickets will go on sale at tickets.ecfc.co.uk.

if you are a season ticket holder, you can resell your ticket via your ticketing account.

Ticket Resale

Ticket Resale is now live for Season Ticket holders for our match against Bradford City!

Can’t make the game? List your ticket for another Grecian to buy and receive a percentage back as ticketing credit for future purchases when sold!

Find out more ➡️ http://exetercityfc.co.uk/ticketresale

Match Tickets

Should any tickets be returned they will be able to be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or in person at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243.

Annual Player Signing Event

Our yearly end of season signing session will take place following the conclusion of Exeter City’s final home match of the season against Bradford City on Saturday.

The signing session is always popular with young and old Grecians alike, with the players taking time to thank the fans for their support throughout the season.

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Signing Event

The players will head back into the changing rooms after the match, but will quickly return for around 30-40 minutes to sign autographs and merchandise.

A signing sheet will be provided inside the match day programme on Saturday, with space to get as many signatures as you can! Players will be armed with pens, but in order to help us make the event flow smoothly, you may bring your own. 

Please Stay off the Pitch

As the 25/26 season reaches its climax this Saturday, we’re asking all Grecians to support the team in the right way by remaining in the stands and not entering the pitch – regardless of the result.

If results go City’s way, we could be celebrating securing our place in League One. We understand emotions will be high, but it’s vital that we respond in the right way, whatever happens.

As we approach the final match, we want to remind supporters that, in the interest of everyone’s safety at SJP, the pitch is strictly for players, managers, and match officials. The stands are where your passionate support makes the difference.

Entering the pitch for any reason is against the law and puts players, staff, officials, and fellow supporters at risk. Anyone who does so may face a banning order and potential criminal conviction, while the club could also be subject to significant fines. 

A pitch invasion would also prevent players from returning to the field for the annual post-match signing session.

Match Day Timings

With a bumper sold out SJP, fans are asked to try and not to bring bags to ensure a quick entry to the stadium. 

Please note that St James Road is closed to traffic from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.

Need a reminder of the timings for a match day, or perhaps it's your first visit to SJP? Check out our handy timings guide below:

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Match Info 3pm kick-off

Fan Zone Entertainment

This Saturday in Fan Zone, Chris and his The Drunken Duck Show in association with Rock Radio UK will be providing the entertainment. 

Anyone can make a request or dedication to: requests@thedrunkenduckshow.co.uk.

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Drunken Duck

Match Day Programme

Make sure you pick up Saturday's copy for just £3 from the sellers around the ground or from the Club Shop. If you can't make it you can get one direct from Curtis Sport! 

Centre Spot

The Centre Spot bar is open from 11am on Saturday. The early Championship fixtures will be live on the big screens!

Don't forget 10% Trust and season ticket holder discount is valid from full time in the Spot!

Match Sponsors

A big thank you to today’s match sponsor St Austell Brewery, match ball sponsor Crealy Theme Park and Resort and programme Sponsor AMS. We hope they have a fantastic afternoon with us!

How to follow

We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews. 

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Bradford Grecian+

Grecian+ Coverage

The match can be streamed live overseas on Grecian+, with audio passes available in the UK. Click here to purchase an audio pass.

Sky Sports Coverage

The match can be watched LIVE on Sky Sports Football on Saturday.

Soccer Sight

Our Soccer Sight service for blind and visually impaired supporters at St James Park has been running for 17 years but has had substantial upgrades this season with help from the Premier League’s Fans’ Fund. 

Click here to find out more about the service.

Watch below for an explainer video on how the service works:

Junior Grecians Family Zone

The room provides a safe comfortable environment for families to enjoy pre-match entertainment, such as a large screen TVs, Playstation consoles and Table Football, as well as the option to enjoy refreshments from the Zone’s very own kiosk. The family room also has a volunteer providing face painting to show your colours. 

Opening exclusively for Members at 12pm, it is available to all children/families from 1:30pm.

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Club Shop

The club shop is open from 12pm on Saturday and is stocked with all three of City's kits for the 25/26 season as well as a range of training gear and pocket money items. 

All three of this season's kits are currently on sale with up to 50% off!

Don't forget, Supporters' Trust members, Junior Grecians and season ticket holders save 10% on full prices purchases!

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Club Shop

Food and Drink

One of the most important part of any match day! We have a wide range of hot and cold drinks and snacks available at the kiosk for all fans. CONTACTLESS CARD PAYMENT AVAILABLE!

Below is a sample menu of just some of the things on offer at SJP:

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Fanzone Bar menu

 

Feedback

We hope that you enjoy your day with us at St James Park! We would really appreciate any feedback you may have about the experience. Please either email: customerservices@ecfc.co.uk, media@ecfc.co.uk, or message us on Twitter: @officialecfc

If you want to report any incident (facilities or behaviour): please text immediately “HELP ECFC” to 07356 041420.

Head to Head Record

  • Games won: 18
  • Draws: 14
  • Games lost: 17

Last time out

Bradford City 1 Exeter City 0 (29/11/25) EFL League One

Exeter City fell to a harsh defeat on the road, losing 1-0 to Bradford City in a match where the Grecians created a number of chances. Joe Wright scored the only goal of the game after he was left unmarked from a free-kick in the first-half.