The Grecians are back on the road on Tuesday night, heading to Rodney Parade to face Newport County in the Vertu Trophy, 7pm.
The match is set up to be a Cup classic, with a 'winner takes all' scenario on the night with all four teams set on three points and only separated by goals scored! Should the match finish a draw, the winner of the penalty shootout will go through.
City head into the match on the back of a run of four games unbeaten after a 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic on Saturday at SJP. Our hosts Newport County suffered a 4-2 defeat to league leaders Walsall on Saturday and currently sit bottom of League Two.
Speaking ahead of the match, manager Gary Caldwell said: "We have to recover from Saturday and be ready to go again for a big match in the Vertu Trophy and get to the next round - it's something we did last year and we want to do again this year."
Safe travels to the Grecians making one of our shorter trips of the season on Tuesday night!
Match Tickets
We have been allocated tickets in the Bisley Stand which is covered and they on sale at the following prices, with tickets also available on the day:
| Bisley Stand (Covered Seating) | Advance | Walk Up |
| Adult | £12 | £12 |
| Senior 65+ | £10 | £10 |
| Young Adult (16-21) | £10 | £10 |
| Under-16 | £8 | £8 |
| Under-6* | £0 | £0 |
There are 3 wheelchair places in the Purevans.com South Stand with a free carer ticket. Ambulant disabled supporters receiving middler or higher rate disability allowance pay the applicable price for their age category and receive a free carer ticket.
Tickets are available on the day from the away end ticket booth at gate 6.
Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or in person at St James Park or by calling 01392 411 243.
Group Standings
It really is a winner takes all clash at Rodney Parade, as all teams in the group sit on three points after two rounds and are only separated by goals scored! Should the match finish a draw, the winner of the penalty shootout will go through!
Cardiff host Arsenal U21s in a 7:45pm kick-off to see who else will make the knockout stage.
The Kit
We are taking our pink and grey third shirt on the road for Tuesday night's trip to Newport.
Grab yourself one here.
The Stadium
- Name: Rodney Parade
- Opened: 1877
- Capacity: 8,700 (7,850 for football)
- Address: Rodney Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0UU
Owned by the Welsh Rugby Union, County moved into the multi-purpose Rodney Parade in 2012 and groundshare with Newport Gwent Dragons and Newport RFC.
The second oldest sports venue in the Football League (after Preston’s Deepdale), in the 1800’s the Parade was the Welsh Rugby home ground, and the stadium has hosted South Africa and New Zealand in Rugby Union matches early in the 20th Century.
Away Day Guide
Thinking of making the trip to the Rodney Parade? Check out our dedicated away day guide here.
How to Get There
By Car
The address for the stadium is Rodney Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0UU. The distance is 94.7 miles and takes around one hour and forty five minutes.
By Train
The train to Newport takes just under 2 hours and there are plenty that will get you there and back on the day!
Plan your journey below:
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel is now available to purchase here. Please buy your match ticket before confirming your place on the official away travel.
Departure time from outside the old Unit 1 Nightclub is 3pm. 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
Car Parking
Parking is very limited on match days within Rodney Parade and only those with pre-booked parking spaces should park at the stadium.
Most supporters park in side streets near the stadium - please be aware of any parking restrictions - or use the multistorey car parks in the town centre and take a short walk over the footbridge to Rodney Parade.
If you are leaving your car in nearby streets please park courteously for local residents. Thank you.
Match Coverage
We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews.
Grecian+ Coverage
The match can be streamed live overseas on Grecian+, with audio passes available in the UK. Click here to purchase an audio pass.
Sky Sports+ Coverage
As the match is a Tuesday 7pm it can be watched LIVE on Sky Sports+
Total Distance
The address for the stadium is Rodney Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0UU. The distance is 94.7 miles and takes around one hour and forty five minutes.
Safe travels to all Grecians making the trip! See you there!
Previous Encounter
Exeter City 1 Newport County 2 | 30/8/22 | EFL Trophy Group Stage
Exeter City were defeated in their opening Papa Johns Trophy group stage match as Newport County came from behind to take the three points.
Kegs Chauke scored his first goal in red and white in the second half, but goals from Chanka Zimba and Omar Bogle turned the game on its head late on for the Welsh side.