Away Day Guide: York City

Away Guide York City

The Grecians are back on the road on Saturday, making the long trip to the LNER Community Stadium to face York City.

This is the Grecians first trip to the new stadium and the first meeting since City's 2-0 defeat in 2016.

If you are making the long trip, here is all you need to know!

Match Tickets

Tickets are now on sale for Exeter City's trip to York City in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday, August 29 - 3pm.

Away supporters are located in the West Stand and we have been allocated 892 tickets for the match. An 80p booking fee per ticket has been added, at the request of the hosts. We have sold 515 as of Sunday, August 23.

Please note that tickets are e-tickets for this fixture, but can be printed out onto A4 paper, any issues please email: tickets@ecfc.co.uk.

Tickets should be available on the day subject to availability, but we recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Prices

Tickets are priced as follows:

  • Adults: £24
  • Senior Citizens (65+): £20
  • Students with valid NUS card (relevant identification will be required): £13
  • 12-16: £13
  • 11 and under: £10
  • Carers**: FREE when accompanying paid ticket holder

 **Ambulant disabled/wheelchair and/or mobility scooter user tickets are sold at an ambulant rate (Concessionary price) as above and a free carer ticket issued for those in receipt of Higher Rate Disability Allowance or Enhanced PIP (evidence must be provided). 

Other Information

  • Individuals under the age of 2 are not permitted into the stadium. 
  • Only those age 14 and above are permitted into the stadium without supervision. Anyone aged 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult or concession.
  • Turnstiles open from 1:30pm
  • For information on travel and parking, please click here.

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

City will be wearing our new blue and white away kit on Saturday, why not treat yourself to one online here.

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The Stadium

  • Name: LNER Community Stadium
  • Opened: 2021
  • Capacity: 8,500
  • Address: Kathryn Avenue, Huntington, York, YO32 9AF
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How to get there

By Car

The postcode for the stadium for SatNavs is YO32 9AF. The journey is 299 miles each way and takes around 4 hours 50 minutes each way.

By Train

The main station (YO24 1AB), is situated in the centre of York and approximately 3 miles from the LNER Community 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. Final date to book is Thursday, August 27 at 3pm.

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

Parking should be planned carefully. Official matchday parking near the stadium is limited and usually needs to be booked in advance through York City’s ticketing system by clicking here.

There are around 400 dedicated matchday spaces at the Monks Cross Park and Ride site, but these should not be treated as turn-up-and-park spaces unless the club has specifically said pay-on-the-day parking is available.

Parking restrictions apply around Monks Cross and Vangarde, and matchday enforcement can be strict. If you are planning to drive, pre-book official parking or use a city centre car park and take the bus to the ground is the recomended option.

At the Stadium

Away supporters are located in the West Stand and we have been allocated 892 tickets for the match. 

Food and drink concessions are available in the concourse with a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks and food including burgers, pies and hot dogs.

Pubs for Away Fans

There are plenty of pubs in York which is 3 miles from the stadium. However, there is a bar in the Hollywood Bowl, situated next to the ground, which usually does allow away supporters in.

The Weather

At the time of writing the forecast is around 20 degrees with sunny spells.

Total Distance

The postcode for the stadium for SatNavs is  YO32 9AF. The journey is 299 miles each way and takes around 4 hours 50 minutes each way.