The Grecians attentions turn to the Emirates FA Cup this Saturday and a trip to face Pep Guardiola's Man City in a 3pm kick-off on Saturday.
City head to Manchester in good form, having picked up seven points from the last three matches in League One but know they are in for a very difficult test as they take on one of the best clubs in the world.
The match is City's first ever competitive meeting with Man City and the Grecians will be backed by a sold out away end and 7,800 City fans making the trip to back their team.
To all the Grecians making the trip - we thank you for your support. Sing loud and sing proud on Saturday!
Match Tickets
Tickets for Exeter City's Emirates FA Cup third round clash with Premier League side Manchester City are now SOLD OUT!
All 7,800 tickets in the South Stand of the Etihad Stadium have now been snapped up! Should there be any returns they will go straight back to sale at tickets.ecfc.co.uk.
All supporters who have purchased tickets for our Emirates FA Cup tie at Manchester City will have now been emailed their tickets for the fixture. These will have come through the regular ‘Box Office’ email address. If you cannot see this in your regular inbox, please the check your spam/junk folder.
At Manchester City’s request, these e-tickets are .pdf file tickets only, and cannot be added to your Apple or Google Wallet. You can either keep these tickets on your phone as e-tickets, or print these out on a piece of paper.
Supporters are reminded that your tickets cannot be resold to other supporters, and most definitely not at an inflated price.
If you are having any issues with accessing your tickets, please contact: tickets@ecfc.co.uk.
Turnstiles
Make sure you know your entrance and go to the correct one to enter the stadium. Away fans should use entrances L1, L2, and L3 for the South Stand.
Re-admission
Manchester City operates a strict no re-admission policy and there will not be an opportunity to leave and re-enter the stadium.
Under-14s
Supporters under-14 are not allowed to enter the stadium without an Adult (over-18). As a result, and in-line with reasonable adjustments, any supporter who is under-14 must attend with their parent/guardian and are required to pay the prevailing rate for both their seats. For the avoidance of doubt, this applies to all disabled supporters, whether walking ambulant or who require the use of a wheelchair.
Over-14 and under-18
Supporters over-14 and under-18 can enter the stadium unaccompanied however they are not allowed to be responsible for another supporter. Only supporters 0ver-18 can be responsible for a child under-18.
The Kit
We are taking our famous red and white stripes on the road on Saturday - why not treat yourself ahead of the match!?
The Stadium
- Name: Etihad Stadium
- Opened: 2002
- Capacity: 53,600
- Address: Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF
The Etihad Stadium is the home of Premier League club Manchester City, with a domestic football capacity of 53,600, making it the 7th-largest football stadium in England and 11th-largest in the United Kingdom.
Away Day Guide
Thinking of making the trip to the Etihad Stadium? Check out our dedicated away day guide here.
Travel Guide
By Car
The address for the Etihad Stadium is Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester M11 3FF and it takes around four hours and twenty minutes each way by car.
By Train
The train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly takes around four and a half hours and requires two changes. You can then get a train to Ashbury Rail Station which is the closest to the stadium and requires a ten minute walk.
Click here to plan your journey.
By Tram
Etihad Campus has its own tram stop which helps to connect the site to areas across Greater Manchester, especially on match days. From the city centre, journeys take around 10-15 minutes depending upon your location.
Tram services run between Etihad Campus and the city centre every six minutes, Monday to Saturday. Etihad Campus is located in Zone 2. A return ticket from Manchester city centre costs £3.50 for an adult, and less for children.
All trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users.
Every tram stop includes:
- A ramp, lift, or escalator - for the latest service updates for lifts and escalators at your stop, visit our dedicated webpage
- Step-free access for wheelchair users and people with pushchairs
- Platforms with tactile edges for visually impaired passengers
Every tram has:
- An area for people who use wheelchairs
- Space for pushchairs
- Seats marked for people who have trouble standing
- Emergency call points
Car Parking
Blue Badge Parking
Please note that all blue badge parking is now sold out at the stadium.
Car Parking
Car parking must be pre-booked in advance. Parking is not available on the day. Please click here to book parking
Coaches and minibuses for the visiting team can be parked on the Grey Car Park, opposite the away fan turnstiles.
Parking in the City Centre
There are thousands of car parking spaces available in Manchester city centre for fans, including car parks near the city's universities, such as Booth Street West car park off Oxford Road.
The walk to the Etihad Stadium is approximately 30 minutes from Booth Street West car park. If you are driving, take a look at Transport for Greater Manchester's city centre parking map or consider using a Metrolink Park and Ride site.
Police Advice
The police have advised fans driving to make sure they do not leave any valuable personal possessions visible in their cars when parked.
Grecian Travel
Coach Travel is available online to purchase. You will only be able to purchase Coach Travel once you have purchased your tickets for the Manchester City fixture. Any under-18s MUST travel with an Adult.
We will be running coaches from Exeter City Centre, Cullompton (M5 J28), Tiverton (M5, J27), and Taunton (M5, J
Match Coverage
We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews.
Grecian+ Coverage
Due to FA Cup rules, neither UK or overseas viewers have access to watch the match. Audio and match day passes aren't available for FA Cup matches. If you have a monthly or annual subscription, you will have access to audio commentary.
Click here to purchase a monthly audio pass.
Sky Sports+ Coverage
As the match is in the Emirates FA Cup there is no coverage on Sky.
Total Distance
The journey from Exeter is 219 miles and it takes around four hours and twenty minutes each way.
Thank You
To all 7,800 Grecians making the trip - we thank you for your support. Sing loud and proud and show off the best of Exeter City on Saturday!
Previous Encounter
Whilst this is the first competitive encounter between the sides, the Grecians did host Man City in a friendly at St James Park on August 8, 1996.
Man City won the match 3-1. Barry McConnell had drawn the Grecians level at 1-1 after an hour, after Niall Quinn had given the visitors the lead, but goals from Steve Lomas and Mikheil Kavelashvili sealed the win.
