📝 Match Preview: City v Oldham Athletic

A look ahead to the important match at St James Park.

25 April 2019

Exeter City play their final home match of the 2018/19 regular season when they welcome Oldham Athletic to St James Park.

Both sides have the chance of achieving a place in the play-offs this season, and the Grecians will be hoping to further their claim for a place by picking up an important three points.

Ahead of the match, manager Matt Taylor said: “A lot will depend on the opposition and how we set ourselves up. We’ve got to play a certain way in our home games and threaten the opposition at every opportunity.

“We’ve got to put the ball in the back of the net, take opportunities, and withstand the pressure which the opposition will obviously put us under. It will take character, I know that for sure, and if we get some character in our performance then the better players will show through.”

LAST TIME WE MET

The sides last met back in December in a thrilling encounter as the Grecians twice came from behind to win 3-2, courtesy of a Jayden Stockley hat-trick.

City fell behind to a goal from Sam Surridge before Stockley netted in the 38th minute to level. Callum Lang then put the Latics back in front before Stockley replied just after the hour mark. The former City striker then completed the comeback, and his hat-trick, with a goal in the 70th minute to hand the Grecians all three points.

TICKET NEWS

Your support makes a huge difference with the Grecians still in the play-off hunt, so why not save time and money by buying tickets in advance?

Tickets are on sale at advance prices until 5pm in person and midnight online, on Friday, April 26.

You can book online via Mobile, tablet or desktop by visiting: tickets.ecfc.co.uk or by calling: 01392 411 243 or by visiting the club shop/reception at St James Park.

Ticket prices are as follows; advance tickets are available up to the day before the match.

MATCH DAY PROGRAMME

The Grecian returns with an in-depth feature with City midfielder Lee Holmes as he discusses the team spirit within the dressing room as the side look to confirm a play-off position. Also, inside you can read all about the fastest goal ever scored in the Football League, courtesy of Trevor Harwood, and hear from local journalists Matt Bamsey and Alan Richardson. The Grecian also has multiple quizzes so you can test your City knowledge!

JUNIOR GRECIANS LOUNGE

The Junior Grecians are the Official Junior Supporters Club of Exeter City FC and its members have exclusive use of the Zone from 12:30pm until it is available to all families at 1:30pm.

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.

A feature wall displaying a packed Big Bank also provides a photo-sharing opportunity using the #jgzone hashtag. There are activities and competitions to suit all junior age groups, from FIFA19 and Table Football tournaments to free Activity Packs for younger children.  The Zone also features a VIP party area and there are several party packages available to book throughout the season.  

The Family Zone and Stadium Family areas are supervised by Junior Grecians volunteers who have undergone DBS checks and our aim is to make a family visit to St James Park as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible.  So, if you are visiting St James Park on a matchday with children, be sure to pop in to the family zone!

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! After assembling, the Guard of Honour (and parents) move to the far side of ground to get some practice in waving their flags, which also presents an opportunity for Grecian to pose for photographs.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

You can also pick up some free player stickers, featuring players that have come through the Exeter City Academy on the day in Red Square. You can also take part in the Exeter City tombola where the first prize is a signed Exeter City football is still available by finding ticket No. 901. There are also over 80 prizes available. All funds raised go directly to the academy to support the future of the club.

MASCOTS

You can read the mascot profiles in the match day programme which you can pick up in the stadium for £3.00 on the day. For mascot booking or information, please contact andy.gillard@ecfc.co.uk

CLUB SHOP

The club shop will be open from 11am to give you the opportunity to make some purchases ahead of the match and will close after supporters have dispersed.

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Match Reports

📝 City 1 Oldham Athletic 0

The Grecians pick up important win at St James Park

27 April 2019

Exeter City picked up a crucial three points as they kept up their hopes of a place in the Sky Bet Leagueb play-offs with a 1-0 win over Oldham Athletic.

Ryan Bowman’s close range header on 79 minutes was the difference between the two sides when he popped up to head home following an initial save from the Oldham keeper.

Manager Matt Taylor named the same side that started the 1-1 draw with Stevenage on Easter Monday as the Grecians looked to hold onto a place in the play-offs.

The game started lively with Oldham testing Christy Pym right away with Mohamed Maouche shooting low, before Craig Woodman had a powerful effort well blocked. Moments after that, Lee Martin tried his luck from distance, but Zeus De La Paz collected.

Callum Lang then had a good chance when the Latics won the ball back high up the pitch, and the forward latched onto it at the far post before Pym saved well.

Nicky Law then had another attempt for City when Sweeney’s cross was knocked down by Lee Martin, but again, De La Paz saved.

Pym was involved again on 40 minutes when Oldham did well down the left-hand side before a dangerous ball came into the box, and the City keeper did well to push the ball away and prevent Lang from heading home.

The Grecians were dealt a blow just before half-time when Law limped off with injury with Hiram Boateng replacing the City number 8. Shortly after that, Maouche had another attempt for Pete Wild’s side when he drove at the defence before shooting low and forcing an impressive save from Pym down to his right as the sides went into the break level.

The blustery conditions continued into the second half, of which the away side had the first chance, when a cross was cleared by Dean Moxey and Chris Missilou hit a volley well, but his attempt went just over.

Lee Martin then had an attempt for the Grecians when a quick throw from Woodman found the City midfielder before he cut in from the left and sent a curling effort just over.

City’s best chance then came on 53 minutes when a corner was recycled and found Boateng unmarked in the middle, but he could only head at the post. Pierce Sweeney then collected the rebound and fired in a low effort, but De La Paz saved well.

Williams was next to go close for City on the hour mark when Jake Taylor did well to feed Bowman, and the forward teed up the winger to curl an effort just wide of goal.

Another good chance fell for the home side, who dominated much of the second half, when some intricate play on the left saw Boateng chip a cross into Bowman. After controlling well and working himself some space, his low shot was kept out well by the Latics’ keeper.

They finally got the goal they deserved when a quick free-kick saw Lee Martin beat his man before crossing. Williams’ initial header was well saved by the Athletic keeper, but Bowman was on hand to head in from a couple of yards out to make the score 1-0.

The Grecians managed the remainder of the game well, and looked to threaten Oldham on the counter-attack as they held onto a crucial three points.

Exeter City: Pym, Sweeney, Woodman, O’Shea, L. Martin, Law (Boateng, 41), Williams (K. Wilson, 90), Bowman, Moxey, Taylor, Collins
Subs not used: Hamon, Jay, A. Martin, Holmes, D. Wilson
Booked: Williams, Taylor, Sweeney

Oldham Athletic: De La Paz, Edmundson, Iacovitti, O’Grady, Missilou (Bragner-Engone, 66), Lang, Clarke, (Baxter, 86), Maoche, Hamer, Sylla (Afolayan, 80)
Subs not used: Coke, Benteke, Hunt, Uche
Booked: Iacovitti, Edmundson, Clarke

Attendance: 5,040 (Inc, 650, away)

Ticket News

🎟 Grab advance priced tickets for City's match against Oldham Athletic

Cheaper tickets available until 5pm on Friday, April 26

25 April 2019

City's final scheduled home match of the 2018/19 season is against Oldham Athletic on Saturday, April 27 in a 3pm kick-off.

Your support makes a huge difference with the Grecians still in the play-off hunt, so why not save time and money by buying tickets in advance?

Tickets are on sale at advance prices until 5pm in person and midnight online, on Friday, April 26.

You can book online via Mobile, tablet or desktop by visiting: tickets.ecfc.co.uk or by calling: 01392 411 243 or by visiting the club shop/reception at St James Park.

Ticket prices are as follows, advance tickets are available up to the day before the match.

Thatchers Big Bank		Ticket Prices
Ticket Type	Advance	Gate
Adult	£17	£18
Senior	£14	£15
Student	£14	£15
Under-18	£6	£7
Wheelchair Area	£14	£15

IP Office Main Stand/ Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand		Ticket Prices
Ticket Type	Advance	Gate
Adult	£23	£24
Senior	£20	£21
Student	£20	£21
Under-18	£11	£12
Wheelchair Area	£19	£20

You can book online via Mobile, tablet or desktop by visiting: tickets.ecfc.co.uk or by calling: 01392 411 243 or by visiting the club shop/reception at St James Park.

Junior Grecians tickets

One of the benefits of Junior Grecians membership is their ticket offer which sees 2 memebers go free per-paying adult!

There are two Family Friendly areas available in this offer. Sections E+F in the IP Office Stand and a section of the Thatchers Big Bank (Identified by white barriers).

Seating is limited and it is advisable to book early. For most matches we should have sufficent standing places to meet demand, although we advise early booking.

Conditions:

Open to Junior Grecians members only
Maximum of 2 Junior Grecians Members per-paying adult
Available in the areas outlined above.
Subject to availability.
Must be booked 24 hours in advance.
Does not automatically include cup matches, although some may be available.
We reserve the right to exclude anyone breaching these terms from further offers.

Click here to find out more and purchase online.

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