This Saturday we celebrate a special milestone - 125 years of Exeter City Football Club.
The match has been chosen because it is the closest to the first match - a 4-2 home win for St Sidwell's United against Dawlish on 21st September 1901.
The whole day will be a celebration of what it is to be Exeter City FC. We will be playing in their specially-designed 125th anniversary kit and we are producing a double headed souvenir programme, as well as other bespoke 125 anniversary merchandise. It is hoped that a number of former players will also be in attendance.
Thanks to the Club’s partnership with St Austell Brewery, all pints of Carlsberg and Tribute will be priced £3 and all hot drinks will be £1.25 over the weekend.
Every ticket purchased and every supporter inside St James Park helps create the atmosphere that makes our home such a special place to play. The players love your support from the stands so come and make the difference!
Tickets are on sale at advance prices until midnight on Friday, September 18 so why not book early to get the best seat at the Park and save money!
Ticket News
Tickets are on sale at advance prices until midnight on Friday, September 4. Make sure you book early to grab the best seats and guarantee your spot on the Big Bank!
Admission prices
| Big Bank | Nevada Construction/Optimising IT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Type | Advance | Gate | Ticket Type | Advance | Gate |
| Adult | £21 | £23 | Adult | £29 | £30 |
| Senior | £19 | £20 | Senior | £26 | £27 |
| Young Adult 18-23 | £19 | £20 | Young Adult 18-23 | £26 | £27 |
| Under-18 | £9 | £10 | Under-18 | £14 | £15 |
| Under-14* | £9 | £10 | Under-14* | £14 | £15 |
| Wheelchair Area | £19 | £20 | Wheelchair Area | £26 | £27 |
| Junior Grecians** | Free with an adult | --- | Junior Grecians** | Free with an adult | --- |
*must be accompanied by a supporter over the age of 18-years-old.
**JG are free, if bought with an adult ticket. Only the first 50 per game are free, after that they are priced as U18s.
Tickets purchased online, or on the matchday should be collected at the ticket booth in the Fan Zone.
How to Buy
Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours.
Matt Taylor's thoughts
Exeter City manager Matt Taylor has said that he 'owes a lot to Exeter City' ahead of Saturday's match against Tranmere Rovers that marks 125 years of City.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Matt said: "It's a special club. For those for supporters who've been there through thick and thin from the very start of their lives and for a long time I think this weekend is extra special. And then there's people like myself and the players and staff who have played their part in certain moments within that.
"We've had some fantastic times, both on and off the pitch. It's going to be special this weekend. But you always feel moments like this and celebrations like this remind you of what is special about this football club. And it is the people."
Retro Shirt Competition
Grecians! We need your help to celebrate 125 years of Exeter City!
This Saturday is our special anniversary match against Tranmere Rovers, and we want to turn St James Park into a sea of red and white!
So, raid the cupboards. Get up in the attic. Dig out those old City shirts you’ve forgotten about and wear them to SJP on Saturday!
Got an original adidas shirt from the 70s? A classic Carling-sponsored number? An early Flybe shirt? Or maybe something even older hiding away in your collection?
We want to see them all! And there’s more…
The owner of the oldest shirt at the match can win a pair of hospitality places at a future game at St James Park!
All you need to do is wear your shirt to Saturday’s game, take a picture and send it to media@ecfc.co.uk and we will pick one lucky winner!
Key Timings
The Kit
We will be wearing our new special 12th anniversary kit on Saturday. Click here to shop online.
Fan Zone Activity
Chris and his The Drunken Duck Show in association with Rock Radio UK will be in the Fan Zone this weekend but will return from our next match!
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.
Thanks to the Club’s partnership with St Austell Brewery, all pints of Carlsberg and Tribute will be priced £3 and all hot drinks will be £1.25 over the weekend.
Grecian Grill Menu
Kiosk Menu
Drinks:
- Water: £1.50
- Hot Drinks: £1.25
- Soft Drinks: £2.50
Hot Food:
- Hot Dogs: £5
- Pasties: £4.50
- Pies: £4.50
- Sausage Rolls: £3
Snacks:
- Crisps: £1.50
- Chocolate Bars: £1.50
- Chocolate Share Bags: £2.50
- Sweet Bags: £2.50
Centre Spot Bar
The Centre Spot Bar and Fan Zone Bar will be open from 11am 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.
Thanks to the Club’s partnership with St Austell Brewery, all pints of Carlsberg and Tribute will be priced £3.
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 11am 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 members from 12pm and children/families from 1:30pm.
The City Museum
The burgeoning Museum Room is open from 12pm on Saturday.
The purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, share and celebrate the history and heritage of ECFC.
Our stadium-wide approach has produced a range of displays at every opportunity at St James Park. In the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand you will find the Hall of Fame displays and History of ECFC Timeline. The Road to Brazil in the entrance to the JG Zone (by the way the 1914 match ball is in the Museum and well worth a look), a list of every player behind Gate 3 and many other picture boards across the walls.
Match Day Programme
The Grecian returns for a new season! Again priced at just £3 and can be purchased from the Club Shop or kiosks around SJP.
The Weather
Your weather is forecast as dry, sunny intervals 21c. Sun protection recommended, especially on the big bank.
How to follow
We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews.
Grecian+ Coverage
The match can be streamed live overseas on Grecian+, with audio passes available in the UK. Click here to purchase an audio pass.
Sky Sports+ Coverage
The match will NOT be available to watch live on Sky Sports+.
Previous Encounter
Exeter City 0 Tranmere Rovers 1 | December 11, 2024 | League Two
A late equaliser and penalty shootout defeat meant that it was Walsall who progressed in the Carabao Cup, knocking City out in the first round.
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.