Matchday Family Fun: Accrington Stanley

Your Match Day Timetable for Saturday

Tickets are on sale at advance prices until midnight on Friday, August 21 so why not book early to get the best seat at the Park and save money!

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or in person at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243.

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11am: FREE Stadium Tour - The highly acclaimed Stadium Tour is available to supporters who have pre-booked. You can book your place on future Match Day Tours (Saturdays 11am) at the Academy Stall in the Fan Zone, in the shop or by email to stadium.tours@ecfc.co.uk. 

11am: The Centre Spot and Fan Zone Bar opens. Grecian Grill opens.

11am: The Club Shop opens until the last customer leaves post-match. Youngsters can enter a guess the time of the first goal to win a £20 voucher (no purchase necessary).

11am: The Home and Away Ticket Booth (Fan Zone) will be open for purchases and collections

12pm: Hospitality is open for two-course meal and interviews.

12pm: You can catch Grecian the Lion and his younger sister Lexi posing for selfies starting from the Junior Grecian Zone before moving out to the Fan Zone to welcome supporters and players and into the Stadium by noon.

12pm: The Junior Grecians Zone opens for members. Face painting available.

12pm: City Museum opened for your visit in the Fan Zone.

12:15pm: Sky Sports News on the big screen in the Centre Spot give way to the televised matches.

1pm: Optimising IT Adam Stansfield opens - stand activities include Legends bar, TVs, history display and Red & Fed kiosk.

1pm: The players start to arrive and are happy to sign autographs or pose for selfies. Why not tweet your picture to #SemperFidelis or our other social media platforms.

1:30pm: Familiarisation Mini Tour for first time visitors starts from the Academy Stall in the Fan Zone.  

1:45pm: The information Point and Academy stall open in the Fan Zone. Your meet and greet Ambassador team are available for help and directions.

1:45pm: Programme sellers operating outside the stadium.

2pm: Turnstiles (including Optimising IT Adam Stansfield) open, Red and Fed Kiosks available.

2:05pm: Teams announced in your Fan Zone by rival supporters.

2:35pm: The Guard of Honour take to the field.

3pm: The big kick-off! Enjoy your match.

Half-time: Bars open on the Big Bank and Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand under croft (TVs, kiosks and Legends bar). Junior Grecian Zone (kiosk available) open for all Nevada Construction ticket holders. Fan Zone reopens: Shop, Bar, Grecian Grill and Centre Spot open to home supporters in the Nevada Construction Main Stand.

Final Whistle: Why rush away? Sky Sports results and goals in the Centre Spot. The Live match will be on the screens. Some pints reduced in price if you are a member of the Supporters’ Trust.

4:51pm: Post match trains start from St James Park (Exeter) station to mainline St David’s and 4:58pm to Exmouth.

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On the Green theme please consider using public services or more active transport and allow extra time for your journey. 

It is anticipated all M5 junctions will be extra busy with Bank Holiday traffic. Local parking will also be at a premium for a full house. Rail from Exeter St David’s  will see extra services with the Okehampton and North Devon services extended to start/finish at SJP. So please consult timetables/information boards.

BUS: 

Local Stagecoach buses drop off on several streets in the local vicinity all around the stadium (York Road, Pennsylvania Road, Prince Charles Road, Union Road, Sidwell Street, Old Tiverton Road, Blackboy Road etc.).

All of Exeter’s Park & Ride services drop Close to the City Centre, which is a short walk away from the stadium gates. Exeter Coach Station is also less than half a mile walk away, offering both regional and nationwide services.

A maximum £3 single fare is still in place for all Devon local services. Exeter Coach Station is also less than half a mile walk away, offering both regional and nationwide services.

TRAIN: 

St James Park boasts one of the few operating matchday station in the whole of the EFL!

The station sits on the London Waterloo line out of the City & has become a match day hub with regular services running from Exeter St. David’s, Exeter Central, Exmouth & Paignton, Okehampton and Barnstaple.

Match Day timetable changes mean that trains calling at all stations from Okehampton and Barnstaple are extended to finish/return from St James Park (Exeter) station.  Passengers from London Waterloo should change at either Pinhoe or Exeter Central for services to St James Park. Passengers from London Paddington, Cornwall and from Liverpool/Manchester or further north should change at Exeter St. David’s. A return fare from Exeter St. David’s costs £2.90 but is free if travelling from further afield and St James Park selected as your destination at the time of booking. 

So please consult timetables/information boards, or click here.

DRIVING:

• Sat Nav: Home fans: EX4 6PX
• Visiting Fans: EX4 6PU

There is extremely limited parking at our stadium, with several city-centre car parks within fairly close range. There is also limited on-street parking for considerate drivers. Wherever possible, we recommend the use of public transport, Park & Ride services, or active transport (walking & cycling) to reach St James Park on matchday.

CYCLING: racks are available for you at the stadium and throughout Sidwell Street.

PARKING: There is extremely limited parking at our stadium, with several city-centre car parks within fairly close range. There is also limited on-street parking for considerate drivers. We recommend active transport (walking and cycling) to reach St James Park on matchday.

But please plan to leave home early as some traffic and parking delays expected.

Regardless of the weather at your SJP, there will always be a warm welcome for you.  

With genuine commitment to see you spend an enjoyable match day with us. And for supporters who love a variety of great food and drink alongside fun and games, your Fan Zone is the ideal pre-match venue.

Starting at 11am with the FREE stadium Tour. Before the opening of the Club shop, ticket office and the staggered opening of bars (with TVs) and The Grecian Grill. Please note that the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand will open two hour before kick-off and ahead of the other stands.
 

If you are first time visitors you can register at the Academy Table in the Fan Zone for free entry in a draw for a signed match ball at end of season. Youngster will also receive a certificate celebrating their first match.

If you are making your SJP debut please let us know by emailing customerservices@ecfc.co.uk and we will endeavour to make it memorable for you.

Should you need any help or assistance your Ambassador team can be found at entrance points and inside the stadium. They have lots of extra facilities available including wheelchairs should you find you need one.

Head for the Fan Zone Academy Stall or Information Point by 1:30pm to join our brief Familiarisation/Induction Tour with a picture opportunity. The ideal pre-courser to returning for the full 11am outstanding and free match day Stadium Tour. To book for the 11am tour please email stadium.tours@ecfc.co.uk.

Special Occasions?
Please let us know and we will try and make it special for you and/or arrange a half-time birthday/milestone message. Email: customerservices@ecfc.co.uk.

Three helpful tips for parents on your first visit:

• The stadium can be noisy - especially when City score a goal. Consider ear defenders (which will also minimise any local deviation from the King’s English);
• Make sure youngsters have an emergency contact number in case they get split up from you;
• And always check the weather before your journey so that you have appropriate clothing. The forecast for your Match Day Saturday is for a warm afternoon!

Your weather is forecast as dry, sunny intervals 21c. Sun protection recommended, especially on the big bank.

Announce the City team

If you have the drive and feel you can get supporters cheering you can announce the City team in the Fan Zone. You can volunteer on the day or in advance by contacting customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk.

Join the guard of honour

Want to be on the pitch as the players enter SJP? Then be part of the flag waving, Guard of Honour! Saturday still has TWO available! Please email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk. 

If your child would like to be part of the flag waving team welcoming the players and officials onto the pitch at a future game please email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk.

It’s FREE. Children taking part not only get on the pitch but also receive a certificate of participation.

Junior Grecians Lounge

New this season is face painting to show your colours!

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. 

Opening to members from 12pm on Saturday and to all from 1.30pm.

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Grecian and Lexi

Yes! They are back for you! And no doubt up to even more capers and mayhem! Keep an eye out for Grecian and Lexi! They will be in the Junior Grecian Zone and the Fan Zone from 1pm before moving into the stadium to greet you. 

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Surely, no trip to SJP would be complete without a picture with our mascots Grecian and his younger sister Lexi the Lions. Keep an eye out around the Park for the mischievous pair! You can follow their antics on Twitter @Grecianlexi. Why not send them a picture for them to hang up in their Lions Den.

Your match-day programme, the Grecian is on sale for £3. To avoid disappointment buy your copy from the various locations inside the stadium including the Club Shop and kiosks!

The shop runs its own match day competition for younger supporters. Predict the time of the first goal and the prize is yours!

Make your way to the Club Shop before or after the match. It is the only way to obtain your official City souvenirs and check out what’s new or any special offers. Everything for you from current and retro replica kits to pocket money items. And remember if you are a member of the Trust or Junior Grecians there is a 10% in store discount (Excl. match programmes and reduced/sale items). 

Click here to shop online.

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Apart from the hospitality and bar options hot meals are available in the Fan Zone from Grecian Grill. For your delight they will be providing their usual pre-match fare (including chips) and will also be open at half-time for users of the Nevada Construction Main Stand.

Inside the Stadium the kiosks have a range of food, confectionary and drinks available to you. If you are in the Navada Construction stand please remember that the JG Zone is open for all at half-time and also has a kiosk. Giving you the opportunity to catch the half time results on their big screen while you much your pasty or drink your coffee. Adults in the Main Stand can of course also watch the half-times in the Centre Spot over a quick pint and pasty.

Grecian Grill Menu

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Kiosk Menu

Drinks:

• Water: £1.50
• Hot Drinks: £2.50
• 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

Bars

You are spoilt for choice! The Fan Zone has its own bar area.  Leading off from the Fan Zone is the Centre Spot bar which also houses the Famous Exeter City Real Ale & Cider Emporium.

On the other side of the Stadium you will find the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand under croft 'Legends' bar. 

ECFC Museum Trust

Your burgeoning Museum Room is open for FREE Stadium Tours on matchdays. The Museum is open to all from 12pm.

The purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, share and celebrate the history and heritage of ECFC.

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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.

Soccer Sight

Headsets are readily available for you to collect from your ticket office ahead of kick-off. To book one in advance, please contact reception on 01392 411 243 or by emailing tickets@ecfc.co.uk. 

Autism

To further the football club’s commitment to making matchdays inclusive to all, please remember Exeter City have some Autism packs available. Please ask at the Information Point. 

Wheelchair Access Points:

Stadium Way - Gate 1 (Optimising IT Stand, Nevada Construction Stand and Big Bank)

Tracks Suzuki St James Road - Gate 5 Visiting Supporters

If you find you need a wheelchair please ask at the Information Point where an Ambassador will let you use one of our reserve chairs.

Extra Assistance? We Care

• Autism packs are available for youngsters including ear defenders – ask an Ambassador.
• Soccer Sight commentary headsets for you if you have vision restrictions – ask at the Ticket office. 
• Changing Places facility available for you in the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield Stand.
• 6 Accessible facilities.
• 4 Baby changing facilities.

Information Point

The information Point is the ideal meeting place and will have programmes and team sheets available for you. It also runs a “Bring and Buy” stall of football memorabilia to raise funds for the Academy.