📝 Match Preview: Oldham Athletic (H)

City back in home league action

13 November 2021

Exeter City have the opportunity to go 18 matches unbeaten when they host Oldham Athletic at St James Park this Saturday.

Following the Grecians 5-3 win over Bristol Rovers in the Papa John's Trophy on Wednesday, Matt Taylor's side are once again on home turf as they look to continue their great from.

The Latics are currently 22nd in the League Two table but have picked up away from home, currently on a run of five unbeaten away from home in the league, keeping three clean sheets in their last three. They were beaten in their last fixture though, losing 3-2 to Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday in the Papa John's Trophy.

Matt Taylor's Thoughts

"A two-week break from the league feels like a long time and we have to hit this weekend hard," Matt said after games in the FA Cup and Papa John's Trophy marked a natural break in the league campaign.

"I watched Oldham's performance away at Ipswich and I imagine they are disappointed not to have come away from there with a win - they had some brilliant chances.

"It's a really difficult game this weekend. Our mentality going into this game is key and that is my focus with the players going into it.

"Oldham have suffered a little with injuries but they've absolutely still got some brilliant players."

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Tickets

E-tickets are the easiest and quickest way to buy tickets for City matches. On ordering you can select to receive an e-ticket which will be emailed to your phone for you to show on the turnstile - no need to print!

To purchase tickets online, please click here. Please note that you will need to log in to purchase.

You can also call the club during the normal office hours on 01392 411243 or visit the club shop and reception in person between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. We ask that you please buy online where possible.

Admission prices

Big Bank			Nevada Construction/Optimising IT
Ticket Type	Advance	Gate	Ticket Type	Advance	Gate
Adult	£20	£22	Adult	£27	£28
Senior	£17	£19	Senior	£24	£25
Young Adult 18-23	£17	£19	Young Adult 18-23	£24	£25
Under-18	£8	£10	Under-18	£13	£14
Wheelchair Area	£17	£19	Wheelchair Area	£24	£25
Junior Grecians		---	Junior Grecians		---

Matchday Programme

Exeter City's award-winning programme The Grecian is now on sale ahead of this weekend's clash with Oldham Athletic.

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Our cover star and featured interview this week is striker Padraig Amond fresh off the back of his two goals in mid-week. Read all he's had to say about his life not just in hurling, but in other Irish sports as well.

Priced at just £3.50 for Premier Progs' 'Best in League Two' programme, The Grecian will be back on sale at the Park this weekend, whilst your copy can also be purchased directly from the club shop online by clicking here.

How To Follow

As it's International weekend the match can be streamed LIVE in the UK and overseas! Click here to purchase.

You can keep up to date with all the action by following us on social media. After the match we will bring you reaction from manager Matt Taylor and a player.

Exeter City on social media

Match Day Info

Matchday Guide

Many things may have changed since your last visit to SJP, so please take time to familiarise yourself with our new match day guide, which highlights everything you need to know for your return to the ground.

Important COVID Guidance

Whilst we are back to normal at SJP, please be aware that some spectators may not be as comfortable as others about attending matches. Please take time to familar yourself with the club's, and government's, Covid guidelines to ensure we keep each safe at St James Park.

The Key Timings

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Centre Spot Bar

The Centre Spot Bar will be open from 11am and will be showing the day's early and late kick offs on their selection of TV screens. After the match, draft pints of Tribute, Carlsberg and Thatchers are on offer for just £3 per pint.

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.

Junior Grecians Zone

The Junior Grecians Zone is open to members from 12.30pm and open to all from 1.30pm, with plenty of activities for all our young Grecian supporters.

In Red Square, the bar and Kenniford Farm's van will also be open for refreshments and hot food.

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Club Shop

The club shop is open from 12pm to 5pm on matchdays and is stocked with all three of City's kits for the 21/22 season as well as a range of training gear and pocket money items.

Don't forget, Supporters' Trust members save 10% on full prices purchases!

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Jungle Path Kiosk

From Saturday, the kiosk on the Jungle Path will be selling pints of Thatchers Big Apple, cans of Thatchers Gold and bottle of Carlsberg, as well as all the usual half time snacks including pies, pasties and beverages.

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.

Hot Food

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In Red Square you will find the Kenniford Farm van serving local delicious hot food such as hog roasts and chips.

Oldham Athletic's Last Match

Tranmere Rovers 3 Oldham Athletic 2 | 09/11/21 | Papa John's Trophy

The Latics surrendered a 2-0 lead as they were beaten in the Papa John's Trophy on Tuesday night.

Classic Encounter

Exeter City 5 Oldham Athletic 1 | 11/02/20 | Sky Bet League Two

Match Reports

📝 Match Report: Exeter City 2 Oldham Athletic 1

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13 November 2021

Goals from Matt Jay and Jevani Brown helped Exeter City fight off a valiant Oldham Athletic to extend the unbeaten run to eighteen.

The captain swivelled in a first half opener and Brown scored his goal for the Grecians with a composed finish on what seemed a comfortable afternoon.

Jamie Bowden’s wonder-strike set up a nervy finish, though proved little consolation come the full time whistle.

The result meant Exeter City broke club unbeaten record set in 2019.

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Matt Taylor made a solitary change from Saturday’s FA Cup bout with Bradford. Harry Kite was given a chance in the absence of suspended Tim Dieng.

Before the game, St James Park fell silent, with a Remembrance Weekend ceremony attended by the Exeter Coldstream Guards.

It was the visitors who found the first sight of goal. Hallam Hope’s strike was palmed wide by Cam Dawson and the keeper had to be on his toes from the resulting corner. His acrobatics diverted the near post flick over the crossbar.

Benny Couto had the clearest chance on 11 minutes. Oldham’s direct style allowed Dylan Bahamboula to showboat his way inside. The wide ball found Couto who flashed wide.

Matt Jay may have opened the scoring a minute later, with a deft effort on the edge of the six-yard box. Though his shot hit the post, the assistant referee raised his flag.

But Jay made no mistake with his second chance and the Grecians struck first.

Harry Kite recycled the ball with an expert touch into Josh Key. The full-back blitzed down the wing to delver into MJ. Calm. Composed and the City Captain blasted his side into a one-nil lead with his tenth league goal of the season.

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The Grecians dominated the first half without any heavy incident. MJ was the catalyst in most of the Reds’ play and City’s control nullified much of the Oldham play, though the Latics did force a strong block out of Alex Hartridge on 39 minutes.

City almost doubled their lead on 43 minutes. As much of the play was directed in front of the Stagecoach Stand, the Grecians worked the ball right again- this time to Pierce Sweeney. The Irishman delivered first time. Nombe peeled off and rose highest, only to head over.

It only took five minutes of the second half for Exeter City to extend their advantage, through Jevani Brown’s first Grecian Goal.

The ever-impressive Jake Caprice found acres of room to cross. His teasing delivery was horribly mis-controlled from the Oldham centre-half and Jev stole into smash home in front of the Big Bank to open his account in a red and white shirt.

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One should have really turned into two from Brown from City’s next chance. A horrendous back pass from Jordan Clarke allowed Jevani the freedom of the Oldham half to come forward one-on-one. Caught in two minds, Brown dragged his shot wide.

Exeter sought to slow the ball down but still looked thrratening going forward. MJ pulled the ball back to the tireless Harry Kite to side foot wide.

Oldham mustered some inspiration with ten minutes to go. Sub Jamie Hopcutt went for goal from the edge, but it was simple for Dawson to pounce upon. Josh Key at the other end fired over from range.

And the Latics shocked the Park with an absolute beauty to pull a goal back. Jamie Bowden rocketed home from the edge of box leaving Dawson stranded, to set up a potential grandstand finish.

Keith Curle’s men found some momentum and Jack Stobbs should have done better with a back-post volley. Sam Nombe had a gilt-edge chance to seal the points when he was sent through with just Jayson Leutweiler to beat. The back-tracking goalkeeper pulled out a desperate save to keep his side in the game.

In a frantic end for City, Taylor’s men managed to hold on to take the points, which means Exeter City have broken the club’s unbeaten record, which now stands at eighteen games.

Exeter City: Dawson, Caprice, Hartridge, Ray, Sweeney, Key, Kite, Collins, Jay (Atangana 79’), J. Brown (Amond 79’), Nombe

Subs: S. Brown, Daniel, Grounds, Owura, Coley

Oldham Athletic: Leutweiler, Clarke, McGahey, Piergianni, Adams, Whelan, Hope, Keillor-Dunn (Hopcutt 60’), Bowden, Bahamboula (Dearnley 60’), Couto (Stobbs 58’)

Subs: Sotherington, Cisse, Fage, Diarra,

Referee: Declan Bourne

Attendance: 5,103 (193 away)

Exeter City return to the Park on Tuesday night when Bradford City travel for an FA Cup First Round Replay.

Ticket News

🎟 Tickets and Hospitality: Oldham Athletic

Buy in advance to save time and money!

10 November 2021

The Grecians are next in EFL Sky Bet League Two action at St James Park on Saturday, November 13 against Oldham Athletic in a 3pm kick-off.

By buying tickets in advance you can save money and avoid the queues on match day.

E-tickets

E-tickets are the easiest and quickest way to buy tickets for City matches. On ordering you can select to receive an e-ticket which will be emailed to your phone for you to show on the turnstile - no need to print!

Admission prices

Big Bank			Nevada Construction/Optimising IT
Ticket Type	Advance	Gate	Ticket Type	Advance	Gate
Adult	£20	£22	Adult	£27	£28
Senior	£17	£19	Senior	£24	£25
Young Adult 18-23	£17	£19	Young Adult 18-23	£24	£25
Under-18	£8	£10	Under-18	£13	£14
Wheelchair Area	£17	£19	Wheelchair Area	£24	£25
Junior Grecians		---	Junior Grecians		---

How to Buy

To purchase tickets online, please click here. Please note that you will need to log in to purchase.

Junior Grecians Tickets

Junior Grecians members get access to free match tickets when purchased alongside a paying adult. There are three family friendly areas available at St James Park, section E in the IP Office Main Stand, in Block A of the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand, and a section of the Thatchers Big Bank which is identified by the white barriers).

How to buy

To book Junior Grecians tickets, please make sure you are logged in first. Then select an Adult and either one or two Junior Grecian tickets to the basket. The system will validate you and change the Junior Grecians tickets to free.

Please note that this will not work if under-18 tickets are added, or tickets are selected in non-family areas. If you experience any issues, please email tickets@ecfc.co.uk who can help.

Tickets are limited and it is advisable to book early. Click here to find out more about the Junior Grecians.

Matchday Hospitality Package

Fancy watching City in style? Either for corporate or personal use, our matchday hospitality is one of the best ways to enjoy the ECFC matchday experience.

We have a fantastic new package available for the 2021/22 season.