As the season heads towards its final furlong, the Grecians gallop to Cheltenham this Saturday hoping to pip the Robins to the post to continue their recent upturn in form.
In the week the Cheltenham Festival comes to a close, City's going has been good with seven points from a possible nine over their last three matches, fiddling their fences with a 2-1 win over Lincoln at St James Park the most recent meet.
Cheltenham had also been off the pace until a fortnight ago, when they were 1-0 winners over Fleetwood Town at home, before four more points followed - drawing with Lincoln before they set the pace at Peterborough with a 3-0 win.
Exeter are course specialists at Cheltenham, with just one defeat in their last six outings at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. When both teams arrive at the post on Saturday, the home side will have painful memories of City's last visit to their home turf, when the Grecians ran out 7-0 winners in the first round of the Carabao Cup back in August.
Gary Caldwell's Thoughts
With both sides having taken seven points from their last three matches, it is set to be an exciting encounter, and Caldwell is not underestimating the threats the hosts pose following their win over Peterborough last weekend.
"Myself and Perks went to their game against Lincoln last week to get a feel for the environment and the team. They're a very well organised side and we have to be prepared for a difficult game," Gary said.
"We have to know our own strengths and impose ourselves on the game, and how we're going to go about winning the game. The players will be 100% ready.
"Alfie May is their main threat and talisman and someone we have to keep quiet if we want to win. They were well organised at Peterborough and a very professional away performance that they deserved to win."
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Tickets
We have been allocated a total of 1520 with 1243 sold as of Wednesday, March 13.
Tickets can be purchased via the club until 10am on Friday, March 17 and can then be collected at Cheltenham. Unsold they will be available on the day but with limited numbers left it's worth booking in advance.
Tickets are available at the following prices:
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Advance Price |
Matchday |
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Adult |
£26.00 |
£28.00 |
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Senior (65+) / Student |
£18.00 |
£20.00 |
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Under 18 |
£10.00 |
£12.00 |
Away supporters are located in the Hazlewoods Stand, at the Whaddon Road end of the Completely-Suzuki Stadium. This is behind the goal, and entry is from the middle of the stand, to the right of the bowling green on Whaddon Road.
Due to the size of the allocation this match will be allocated seating. Initially, this match is all-ticket and no additional tickets will be available on the day. However, if any tickets are unsold they will be available on the day.
Ambulant disabled (receiving higher rate disability allowance) pay the standard rate for their age bracket, with a complimentary Carer ticket available if they would otherwise be unable to attend.
Wheelchair Users:
- Adults £18
- Senior/Student £13
- Under 18 £7
- Wheelchair users also receive a complimentary Carer ticket.
There are two parking spaces in the main car park for away supporters with disabilities. These can be booked through Cheltenham directly by calling 01242 573558.
How To Buy
Tickets are available via your online ticketing account or in the club shop.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, will be available for City's trip to Cheltenham.
- The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 10.15am for a fare of £23.
Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.
Currently Grecian Travel can only be booked directly.
For more information or to book please contact John Bishop on 07904 036334 or by email at: john.bishop760@btinternet.com (after 6pm).
Kit
We're in our third strip for this week's trip to Cheltenham.
Away Day Guide
For details of everything you need to know ahead of the match, check out our comprehensive away day guide here.
How to Follow
Can't make it to Cheltenham on Saturday? Why not get the next best thing with coverage on iFollow?
By purchasing a video match pass at the cost of just £10 overseas or an audio match pass for just £2.50 in the UK you'll get access to the stream which includes BBC Radio Devon commentary.
To purchase a match pass please click here.
- For further details on iFollow, please click here
- For a first time guide to iFollow, please click here
We will be proving live coverage on our Twitter and Facebook pages and will have reaction from Gary Caldwell and a player after the match.
Cheltenham's Last Match
Peterborough United 0 Cheltenham Town 3 | 11/03/23 | Sky Bet League One
Alfie May scored a stunning volley and an even more sublime strike from the halfway line as the Robins were winners away at Peterborough.