Tickets for Exeter City's Emirates FA Cup third round clash with Premier League side Manchester City will go on priority sale from Wednesday, December 17.
We have been allocated 7800 tickets in the South Stand of the Etihad Stadium, for the 3pm kick-off. This allocation is across Level 1 (middle-tier) and Level 3 (top-tier) of the South Stand.
We apologise for the quick turnaround for these tickets going on sale, but due to the game being in three weeks and the festive period it ensures everyone is able to access tickets before Christmas.
Ticket Prices
Tickets are priced as follows:
Season Ticket Holders/Trust Members (During Priority Sale)
- Adults: £15
- Over-65: £10
- 18-21: £10
- Disabled: £10
- U18: £5
General Sale
- Adults: £20
- Over-65: £15
- 18-21: £15
- Disabled: £15
- U18: £5
Priority Ticket Details
Ticket sales will follow the regular priority sale, with tickets one per-attendee.
- Wednesday, December 17 (11am) -> Thursday, December 18 (10:30am) - GOLD
- Thursday, December 18 (11am) -> Friday, December 19 (10:30am) - GOLD and SILVER
- Friday, December 19 (11am) -> Tuesday, December 23 (10:30am) - GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE (includes ST holders)
- Tuesday, December 23 (11am) -> Thursday, January 8 (2pm) - General Sale
Tickets for the priority sale (Gold through to Bronze) are at 1 per-attendee, as per the Supporters' Trust Priority Sale rules. You can purchase more than one ticket, if you are able to assign them the ticket. This can be done by having a supporter linked to you on your 'Friends and Family', on your ticketing account.
When we hit General Sale, tickets will be at 4 per-person.
Ticket Details
When purchasing tickets online, you will be able to select the Block in which you want to be situated, and dependant on the tickets you require, you will be given the best available seats.
We will open up new blocks in the South Stand, once we have sold out other blocks.
We have been advised by Manchester City that you are to sit in your assigned seat, and that you will not be able to sit where you like.
If you want to make use of Manchester City's Safe Standing area, please book in Blocks 313 and 314. All other blocks are seated, and you may be told to be seated if you are persistently standing.
Wheelchair Spaces
There are 16 wheelchair spaces on the ‘Legends Balcony’ (Box Level). This is located below fans on Level 3. All wheelchair spaces have an adjacent PA seat. Please note on the legends balcony there is no access to alcohol sales. This area is subject to Ground Regulations and no alcohol can be consumed in pitch view. There will be a member of the Man City catering team in this area who will be able to take orders for food and hot/soft drinks.
Wheelchair users will enter via the lift entrance at Entrance H. Please note that Entrance H is also used by home fans and those fans entering here will be escorted by our security team. As ever, we would advise fans to arrive as early as possible to avoid delays getting into the stadium. Please see below about lift access for Ambulant fans.
Ambulant/Easy Access Seating
For step free access fans are best placed towards the front of level 3 blocks on rows 4/5. Those that require the use of the lift to Level 3 can use M1. A view from the seats can be found here to help make the best selection: https://venues.3ddigitalvenue.com/manchester-city.
Audio Descriptive Commentary
Audio Descriptive Commentary (ADC) or also called Audio Description or Descriptive Audio is a service that provides spoken descriptions of key visual elements in a performance, film, TV show, or live event for people. It is particularly helpful for those who are blind or visually impaired.
To book this service, please contact the access team on 0161 444 1894 (Opt 1) no later than 72 hours prior to the game to arrange a headset. Once you request is confirmed, a headset will be delivered to your seat around 15 minutes before kick-off
Blue Badge Parking
There are 14 Blue Badge spaces to use in the visiting fans’ ‘Grey’ coach park. Please contact the club via disability@ecfc.co.uk to book a space.
All parking information, including a map and postcode, can be found here. Man City do not issue physical passes - if they are on your list, they will be added to our ANPR system. Parking is free of charge.
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.
E-tickets
All tickets for this fixture will be delivered as e-tickets. Once you purchase your tickets, you will NOT receive your tickets straight away. You will receive confirmation of your order. Tickets will be emailed to each purchaser late in the evening on January 4, 2026.
Exeter City vs Barnsley
Supporters will be able to purchase tickets on matchday for the fixture against Manchester City, if you are a GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE member. You can do this until 1pm, and after KO. Any other time, you will not be able to purchase your tickets in-person.
Coach Travel
Coach Travel will be 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, J26), and Taunton (M5, J25).
Questions?
We acknowledge that there will be a lot of questions surrounding this fixture, and we will endeavour to get back to your call/email as soon as we possibly can. Please email: tickets@ecfc.co.uk if you have any questions. For Trust membership queries contact: trust.membership@ecfc.co.uk.