Exeter City's pre-season schedule concludes with the biggest test yet, as Championship side Bristol City head to SJP on Saturday for a 5:30pm kick-off.
The Grecians will host Michael Skubala's Robins in their final scheduled pre-season match and is a fixture that has featured often over the past few pre-seasons but this time is in front of supporters at our home!
The sides last faced in 2024 at the Robins High Performance Centre where City fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat.
The match will provide supporters with a final opportunity to see the squad in action as preparations continue ahead of the new campaign.
On Saturday we will be wearing our stunning new 125th anniversary third kit for the first time! The kit will be available to buy from the Club Shop from 1:30pm.
Ticket News
Ticket prices have been kept low for the match to encourage supporters to come and get behind Matt Taylor's side before the new season. The match gives us an opportunity to trial new food and drink and make sure everything is up and running before the new season.
Please note that all U14s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please note that season ticket seats are not held for this fixture.
| Thatchers Cider Big Bank | Advance | On the Day |
| Adult | £8 | £10 |
| Senior | £6 | £8 |
| Young Adult (18-23) | £6 | £8 |
| Under-18/Under-14 | £3 | £5 |
| Nevada Construction/Optimising IT | Advance | On the Day |
| Adult | £12 | £13 |
| Senior | £10 | £11 |
| Young Adult (18-23) | £10 | £11 |
| Under-18/Under-14 | £7 | £8 |
How to Buy
Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours.
Please note that season ticket seats are not held for this fixture.
The Kit
On Saturday we will be wearing our stunning new 125th anniversary third kit for the first time! The kit will be available to buy from the Club Shop from 1:30pm.
Fan Zone Activity
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.
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 away fans. Cash and card are accepted
The Grecian Grill
Our popular new Catering Van is open in the Fan Zone from 1:30pm, check out the menu below!
Centre Spot Bar
The Centre Spot Bar and Fan Zone Bar will be open from 1:30pm on Saturday. The Centre Spot is also home to The Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium, offering a great selection of real ales and ciders.
Don't forget 10% Trust and season ticket holder discount is valid from full time in the Spot!
Club Shop
The club shop is open from 1:30pm on Saturday and is stocked with all three of City's kits for the 26/27 season as well as a range of training gear and pocket money items.
Don't forget, Supporters' Trust members, Junior Grecians and season ticket holders save 10% on full prices purchases!
Junior Grecians 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.
The Zone is open to all children/families from 1:30pm.
Match Day Programme
Please note there is no matchday programme for Saturday, but the new-look Grecian will return for our first home game of the season against Accrington Stanley on Saturday, August 22!
The Weather
It is looking like being a warm afternoon at St James Park on Saturday, with highs of 23 degrees during the match.
How to follow
There is no live stream of the game, but we will be producing a club highlights package.
If you aren't able to make the game we will have all the usual coverage on our social media channels and reaction from Matt Taylor and a player after the match.
Previous Encounter
Bristol City 2 Exeter City 1 (July 27, 2024) Pre-Season Friendly
A late rally led by Josh Magennis’ penalty wasn’t enough to earn a result as two second-half Bristol City goals saw City lose for the first time in the 24/25 pre-season.
Following a tight first half, Harry Cornick scored twice from the right-hand side of the penalty area to give the Robins a 2-0 lead, before a hand-ball in the box following a Tom Dean shot allowed Magennis to half the deficit with a late penalty.
Confirmed pre-season schedule:
- Truro City: Saturday, July 18 - 3pm
- Weston-super-Mare: Saturday, July 25 - 3pm
- Torquay United: Friday, July 31 - 7:30pm
- Bristol City: Saturday, August 1 - 5:30pm
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.