Away Day Guide: Halifax Town

Away Day Guide: Halifax Town

FC Halifax Guide

Exeter City make the trip to face Halifax Town for the first time since 2007 on Saturday in the Emirates FA Cup first round.

Making the trip? Check out all you need to know below:

Match Tickets

Tickets for the match will be available on the day - cash only on the turnstiles at the stadium and are priced as follows:

  • Adults: £20
  • Concessions: £15
  • 12-17: £10
  • U12: £5

The Kit

City will be taking their iconic red and white stripes on the road for the FA Cup trip to Halifax.

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The Stadium

  • Name: Shay Stadium
  • Opened: 1921
  • Capacity: 14,061
  • Address: The Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax HX1 2YS
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Shay Stadium

The Shay is a multi-purpose sports stadium in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. It is home to Halifax Town and the Halifax Panthers rugby league team. The Shay lies on the south side of Halifax, about a quarter of a mile from the town centre. The four stands at the stadium include the North Stand, the East Stand, the South Stand and the Skircoat Stand. The North and South stands were built in the mid-1990s. The Skircoat Stand is the oldest stand in the stadium.

Travel Guide

By Car

The address for the stadium is The Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax HX1 2YS. The distance is 274 miles and takes just under 4 hours 45 minutes by car.

By Train

The closest railway station to the Shay Stadium is Halifax. The station is a 15-minute walk from the ground.

Plan your journey below:

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 6:30am. 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

Car Parking

There is a pay-and-display car park at the Shay Stadium; however, spaces are limited. Street parking is available in the local area, but please take note of enforcement notices.

Stadium Information

Inside the ground you will find the usual offering of burgers and chips from a mobile catering van, along with hot and cold drinks.

Away Pubs

The Three Pigeons pub on Sun Fold Road is around a five-minute walk from the stadium. The Shay Stadium is within easy walking distance of the town centre where there are plenty of pubs.

Total Distance

The address for the stadium is The Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax HX1 2YS. The distance is 274 miles and takes just under 4 hours 45 minutes by car.

Safe travels to all Grecians making the trip! See you there!