Coach Road First Time Fans' Guide
We know that visiting a football ground for the first time can potentially be a confusing and daunting experience. That’s why we’ve put together some information about our women's team home matchdays, for those planning to make their first trip to The County Ground at Coach Road.
Getting Here
Location: The County Ground at Coach Road is located in Newton Abbot, around 18 miles from Exeter. It is the home of the Devon FA, as well as City Women, and can be found on most online maps by typing in 'Devon FA'.
Address: Coach Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EJ.
BUS: The Number 2 Bus from Exeter to Newton Abbot terminates at Newton Abbot Bus Station (19 minutes walk), and has a fare currently capped at £3 for a single journey, with day riders from various locations often offering the best value. You can check the easiest bus route from your location on Stagecoach's website by clicking here!
TRAIN: Newton Abbot train station is just an 11 minute walk away from Coach Road, with regular mainline services from Exeter St Davids, which is just 18 minute journey on a fast service.
CAR:
Travelling from the East: Follow the M5 until it merges onto the A38 towards Torquay. After approximately 3 miles, follow the A380 signposted for Torquay/Newton Abbot and continue along the A380 for about 10 miles. As you approach Newton Abbot, stay in the left lane and follow signs for Newton Abbot (A381), which will bring you to the Penn Inn Roundabout. Take the third exit onto Torquay Road (A381) towards Newton Abbot town centre. Continue straight, passing through traffic lights and following the road for about a mile. Turn left onto Forde Park before joining Coach Road. Follow this road until you reach the County Ground, which will be on your left.
From the West: From the west, take the A38 towards Exeter and exit at Drumbridges onto the A382 towards Newton Abbot. Follow signs for the town centre, then join the A381 (Totnes Road). Turn left onto Coach Road, and the County Ground will be on your left. Parking is available on-site.
PARKING: There is a Teignbridge Local Authority pay and display car park on site for visitors attending matches, events, and meetings at the County Ground. The car park is conveniently located next to the main entrance, providing easy access to the pitch, clubhouse, and office facilities. Spaces are limited and often fill up quickly during peak times. There are two pay machines, one has the ability to take cash and both take card payments. You can also pay to park using RingGo with the code 47700.
Decoy Park Car Park (TQ12 1DP) is just a short walk away, and offers parking all day in a much larger car park for £2. More information on car parks in Newton Abbot can be found by clicking here.
FLY: Exeter Airport is located just a 20 mile drive away from Coach Road, and is served by both domestic and international flights.
Loganair fly from Edinburgh and Newcastle, Aer Lingus from Dublin and Belfast, and Blue Islands from Jersey. International flights are served by Ryanair and TUI from a number of popular holiday destinations.
The Stadium
The County Ground at Coach Road has a capacity of 1,000, with a covered grandstand able to host 280 seated spectators.
Spectators can stand around the whole perimeter of the pitch, excluding the area in front of the seated stand.
The pitch is an all-weather 3G pitch, meaning that barring the worst weather conditions, matches are rarely affected by adverse weather conditions!
Tickets
While the majority of matches are not all-ticket, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Not only are tickets cheaper when purchased in advance but they ensure you can avoid the queues on match day. Buy advance tickets online or on your phone here.
If you decide to come to the County Ground at Coach Road at the last minute, you can pay cash or card on the gate, at the top of the car park. Matchday prices increase by £2 for every price band, compared to if bought in advance.
Please be sure to keep abreast of latest ticket news through the Tickets section on the website.
Please note that advance discount tickets can be purchased up until the day before a match. Tickets purchased on a matchday will be subject to an increase.
Club Shop
At all home games there is a pop-up club shop stall, offering a wide range of official Exeter City merchandise, including replica shirts, training wear, hats, scarves, gifts, souvenirs, programmes, books and much more!
A printed programme will be available at all home league games, and you can find out the cost and details in the latest match preview.
Alternatively, you can check out the full range of merchandise on the shop website here.
Food and Drink
The Corner Flag clubhouse, operated by Exeter City FC, features a fully stocked bar, comfortable seating areas both inside and covered seating outside, and large screens showing live football, making it an ideal place to relax before and after matches.