Match Preview: Salford City (A)

Match Preview: Salford City (A)

Salford City Preview

Exeter City return to Sky Bet League Two action on Saturday afternoon as the Grecians make the trip to face the league leaders Salford City in a 3pm kick-off.

City will make the trip to the AIG Stadium knowing they will need to be at their best against a Salford side who have made an impressive start to the campaign. 

Salford City have established themselves as one of the sides to beat in League Two, with their performances putting them at the summit of the table. The Ammies will be keen to maintain their position and continue building momentum as the season progresses.

Saturday presents an opportunity for an in-form City side to test themselves against the division's leading side, after picking up back-to-back wins at SJP last week against Crewe Alexandra and Fleetwood Town.

With the Grecians facing one of their toughest tests of the season so far, Saturday promises to be an important challenge as City look to turn a difficult away fixture into a positive afternoon.

City will be backed by well over 300 travelling fans again on Saturday - we thank you all for your support

Match Tickets

We have been allocated 216 seats and 1150 standing tickets for the match. Please note that tickets are E-TICKET only for the fixture, which can be added to your phone or printed out at home.

Tickets are on advance sale until 3pm on Friday, October 30 from the Club Shop and at tickets.ecfc.co.uk.

Advance Tickets are priced as follows:

Standing in the East Stand

  • Adults: £21
  • Senior Citizens (65+): £17
  • Young Adult (18-21): £17
  • Youth (14-17): £12
  • Juniors (U14): £7 (Must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Under-5s: £FREE (Must be accompanied by an adult)

Seated in the North Stand

  • Adults: £23
  • Senior Citizens (65+): £20
  • Young Adult (18-21): £20
  • Youth (14-17): £15
  • Juniors (U14): £10 (Must be accompanied by an adult)
  • Under-5s: £FREE unless a seat is required at £10 (Must be accompanied by an adult)

Wheelchair users should pay at the age-appropriate north stand rate and are entitled to a free assistant ticket.
 
Ambulant disabled supporters who claim higher-rate DLA or enhanced PIP should pay at the age-appropriate rate and are entitled to one complimentary carer ticket should it be required.

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours. 

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The Kit

We will be wearing our blue and white away strip on Saturday. Click here to shop online.

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New Away Shirt

The Stadium 

  • Name: AIG Stadium
  • Opened: 1978
  • Capacity: 5108
  • Address: Moor Ln, Salford M7 3PZ
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Salford City Stadium

Matt Taylor's Preview

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has given his preview as City prepare for Saturday's trip to the AIG Stadium ⬇️

Away Day Guide

Making the trip to Manchester? Check out our dedicated guide.

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Salford City Away Guide

How to get there

By Car

The postcode for the AIG Stadium is M7 3PZ and it's 250 miles from Exeter, taking around 4 hours and 10 minutes each way.

By Train

The closest train station to the AIG Stadium is Manchester Victoria, with the quickest route to Saturday's venue being via public transport, with taxis being available from the station alongside the number 97 & 98 bus, which stop by the stadium.

Click here to plan your journey.

Grecian Travel

Grecian travel is available for this match and can be purchased by following this link.

Please buy your match ticket before confirming your place on the official away travel. The cost is £45 for travel. The final date to book - Thursday, October 29 - 12pm

Departure time from Bampfylde Street is at 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

Parking

Supporters travelling by car should be aware that there is no dedicated away supporter parking at the stadium, with many surrounding roads operating a residents' parking scheme on matchdays.

There are streets available with no restrictions outside of the restricted parking zone. There is a large car park at the Whitefield Park & Ride (M45 8AB), where you can catch bus 95 or 98, which both run near to the stadium.

Match Coverage

We will be covering the match LIVE on all our social media channels, and bringing you post match reaction from the management team and a player. Match highlights and a full match replay will be available from Saturday evening.

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Salford Streaming

Grecian+ Coverage

Supporters based overseas will be able to watch a live stream of the match for just £10. Click here to purchase. 

Supporters in the UK will be able to listen to live commentary with a £2.50 match pass. Click here to purchase.

Please click here to create a Grecian+ account and to buy a pass and then click here on matchday to watch.

Sky Sports+

There is no live coverage on Sky Sports+.

Total Distance

The total distance from Exeter to the AIG Stadium is 250 miles, taking around 4 hours and 10 minutes each way.

Previous Encounter

Exeter City 0 Salford City 0 | 12/3/22 | EFL Sky Bet League Two

A damp afternoon at SJP ended in a goalless draw with City having to settle for the one point in an entertaining encounter.
The first half presented chances for both sides, with the visitors rattling the woodwork twice in the opening fifteen minutes