Match Preview: Port Vale (H)

Port Vale preview

Exeter City return to home league action on Saturday, looking to bounce back from defeat against Rotherham United as we host Port Vale in a 3pm kick-off.

City are looking for consistency after suffering defeat after every victory this season, as we host a Vale side who are yet to pick up a win this season - Saturday's injury-time defeat at Leyton Orient stretched the run to seven matches.

Last time out at the Park City picked up a fantastic 3-0 win over Peterborough United thanks to your fantastic support and will be calling on the Grecian faithful to bring the atmosphere again on Saturday.

Match Tickets

Tickets are selling well for the clash, but there is still time to secure your place. Don't forget, prices go up on a match day so it always saves to buy in advance!

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Ticket TypeAdvanceGateTicket TypeAdvanceGate
Adult£20£22Adult£27£29
Senior£17£19Senior£24£26
Young Adult 18-23£17£19Young Adult 18-23£24£26
Under-18£8£10Under-18£13£15
Wheelchair Area£17£19Wheelchair Area£24£26
Junior GreciansFree with 
an adult*
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an adult*
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*JG are free, if bought with an adult ticket. Only the first 50 per game are free, after that they are priced as U18s.

Tickets purchased online, or on the matchday should be collected at the ticket booth in the Fan Zone.

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.

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Match Day Programme

The Grecian is back, with a brand new look for the 2025/26 season! This season's Grecian will include a feature interview with one of the squad each week, and this week it is the turn of Jack Fitzwater to share his career story.

Grab yours from the club shop, stadium sellers or direct from Curtis Sport!

Match Day Timings

Need a reminder of the timings for a match day, or perhaps it's your first visit to SJP? Check out our handy timings guide below:

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3pm Match Timings Graphic

Fan Zone Entertainment

This Saturday in Fan Zone, Chris and his The Drunken Duck Show in association with Rock Radio UK will be providing the entertainment. They will be taking requests so get your choices in early by sending a WhatsApp or emailing them direct:

The Fan Zone will be open from 11am and the party continues after the match so get your music choices in ready!

Drunken Duck Show

Centre Spot

We will be showing the Arsenal vs Forest 12:30pm kick-off and after the match the West Ham vs Spurs 5:30pm kick-off. Don't forget 10% Trust discount is valid from full time in the Spot!

Match Sponsors

A huge thank you to RGB Building Supplies who are Saturday's match sponsors. Thank you for your support!

Match Day Family Fun

Your match day at SJP is not just about the 90 minutes of football! There is far more to Exeter City and not just on a match day. 

Check out the full programme of match day events taking place this weekend HERE.

How to follow

If you can't make it to SJP you follow the match via our social media channels - we will be providing live coverage on our Twitter/X and Facebook pages and will have reaction from Gary Caldwell and a player after the match!

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Exeter Port Vale

Soccer Sight

Our Soccer Sight service for blind and visually impaired supporters at St James Park has been running for 17 years but has had substantial upgrades this season with help from the Premier League’s Fans’ Fund. 

Click here to find out more about the service.

Watch below for an explainer video on how the service works:

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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 all fans. CONTACTLESS CARD PAYMENT AVAILABLE!

Below is a sample menu of just some of the things on offer at SJP:

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Fanzone Bar menu

Donut Man

Back by popular demand is the Donut Man on St James Road near the away end!

Think loaded fresh donuts, waffles, cable sweets and much more! 

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Support the City Community Fund!

Did you know that you can support the City Community Fund's seven charities by simply donating the deposit from your Eco Cup when you visit SJP?

The Eco Cups – which raise vital cash, also reduce waste from single use plastic.

Supporters purchasing drinks will pay a £1 deposit for their cup, they will then have the option to return their cup and receive their deposit, keep it as a memento or return it and donate their deposit to the Community Fund.

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Eco Cups

Head to Head Record

  • Games won: 23
  • Draws: 13
  • Games lost: 33

It's even-stevens over the last six meetings with City winning three and losing three. The last clash was at Vale Park in April 2024 as a brace from Millenic Alli and goals from Zak Jules and Luke Harris completed the Grecians comeback as City came come two goals down at half-time to beat relegation threatened Port Vale 4-2. 

Check out the highlights below:

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