Exeter City’s U21 side are looking to continue their impressive start to this season’s Premier League Cup campaign as they head to take on Brentford B on Monday.
The 7pm kick-off is City's fourth match in the group stage, with City having won two and drawn one so far. City opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton Town at St James Park in late August thanks to Kieran Wilson's goal. This was followed up with another 1-0 win over Brentford B at SJP thanks to Luca Woodhouse's header. Last time out City picked up a strong point at West Brom in a 0-0 draw.
City's assistant manager Kevin Nicholson will be leading the side on Monday that will be looking to take a step closer to qualifying for the knockout stage.
The Premier League Cup continues to serve as a valuable bridge between academy and first-team football for Exeter City. Recent graduates such as Liam Oakes, Tom Dean and Charlie Cummins all benefited from game time in the competition before making their senior debuts.
The match is being played at Wheatsheaf Park in Staines-upon-Thames and fans are encouraged to head down and show their support on the night.
Admission Prices
Admission prices are as follows:
- Adults: £5
- Seniors (65+): £3
- Young Person (U25): £3
- U18s: £1
Tickets are on sale now via Brentford's website or can be purchased on the night. Brentford will also be offering a free programme for those in attendance.
Please note the stadium is cashless and only card payment is accepted on the night.
The Venue
The 7pm kick-off is being played at Wheatsheaf Park which can be found at Wheatsheaf Park. Wheatsheaf Lane. TW18 2PD.
Brentford announced the re-opening of Wheatsheaf Park as the home venue for the club’s B team and under-18s fixtures in October 2023.
The club played their first match in front of supporters at the stadium on 31 October 2023 as the B team faced RC Strasbourg. The young Bees managed to come from behind to claim a 3-2 win on a memorable opening night for the side.
As part of their move to Wheatsheaf Park, Brentford agreed with representatives from Staines Town FC to offer support with local community football initiatives with the help of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
Travel info
By Car
The stadium address is Wheatsheaf Park. Wheatsheaf Lane. TW18 2PD and is 155 miles from Exeter. The journey takes around three hours.
By Train
The nearest station to the stadium is Staines station which is a 31-minute walk to Wheatsheaf Park.
Staines station has step-free access and is served by South Western Railway services. Trains to the stadium from central London depart from Waterloo station and services run roughly every 30-minutes.
Fans travelling to Staines by train should be aware that it is outside the zone where you can tap in and out with a credit or debit card (or Oyster card). A valid ticket must be purchased for this journey, or you may risk being issued with a fine at Staines station.
By Bus
Staines bus station is served by Transport for London bus services and is a 24-minute walk from the stadium. The 458 and X442 services stop within an eight-minute walking distance from the stadium.
Stadium Info
Seating is available in the grandstand on the Thames Club side of the pitch, while standing room is available under cover on the opposite side. Fans will be located on either side of the pitch, however supporters will not be able to watch the game from behind the goals. Fixtures at Wheatsheaf Park are typically non-segregated, with fans of both teams free to sit together.
Catering facilities are available at the stadium.
Car Parking
Fans are encouraged to use public transport when travelling to fixtures at Wheatsheaf Park as parking around the stadium is very limited. Supporters are kindly requested to respect the local community and not park on Wheatsheaf Lane. This is important as parking in this road may disrupt local residents and block access for the team coaches.
There are a number of car parks available locally. For those that need to drive, please note that there won’t be any parking available for supporters on matchdays at the Thames Club.
Brentford have five accessible parking bays available for Blue Badge holders on matchdays, and these must be booked in advance. To reserve a space or for advice on other nearby options, please contact us at accessibility@brentfordfc.com.
How to Follow
For those who can't attend, we will be providing team news and score updates during the match.
From The Dressing Room
Exeter City coach Kevin Nicholson has given his preview ahead of the match.
"Preparations are going well. We will be in on Sunday for the final prep day where we will go through shape where we will bring in some of the under-18s and under-21 lads and then we travel on Monday and it will be a really good test.
"I think they will want to get one over on us. I think it hurt them when we beat them at our place. I really enjoyed that game and the feel of it, and when the under-18s came on we gave it a really good go. It was a really tight hard fought well contested game of football."
Hear more from Kev below:
"They are a good team. We will be looking for more of the same from our first two group games
Last time out in the PL Cup
West Brom U21 0 Exeter City U21 0 | 15/11/25
Exeter then earned a point on the road with an entertaining goalless draw against West Bromwich Albion U21s in October. The match at the Alexander Stadium saw goalkeeper Jack Bycroft deliver another standout performance, making several key stops to earn a point.