Live football returns on Saturday as City kick-off preparations for the 25/26 season with a trip to the Optima Stadium to face Weston-super-Mare AFC in a 1pm kick-off.
The match is our fourth consecutive year taking part in this fixture. The two sides drew 1-1 last year with Yanic Wildschut scoring the Grecian goal, with City winning 3-2 in 2023, and 5-0 in 2022
It will be great to see as many Grecians as possible at the Optima Stadium on Saturday to both back the boys as they return to action and to support one of our local teams.
Weston-super-Mare have been a fantastic support for City in helping develop our young talents with the likes of Ollie Watkins, Archie Collins, Joel Randall, Harry Lee, Pedro Borges, Ed James and Sonny Cox spending productive spells at the Optima Stadium in recent years.
Weather
It's going to be a scorcher at the Optima Stadium on Saturday, with highs of 29 during the match!
Please make sure you take water with you and wear sunscreen/hats or something to keep you cool!
Gary Caldwell's thoughts
Manager Gary Caldwell has given his preview of Saturday's first pre-season fixture, as the Grecians make the short trip to the Optima Stadium to take on Weston-super-Mare.
"We'd love to see as many supporters at Weston as we can. Not just to come and support the team but to also support a local club and give them something back."
Hear more from Gary below:
Match Tickets
Admission prices are as follows:
- Adults: £11
- Concessions*: £8
- 14-17: £4
- 9-13: £3
- Under-8: FREE
- Family (2x Adult + 2x U13): £23
Click here to buy tickets online, they can also be purchased on the day at the Optima Stadium.
*Over 60s, Student ID, Armed Forces ID, NHS ID.
The Stadium
Weston's ground has a capacity of 3,500, with 250 seats spread across the North Stand (which has terracing behind) and a smaller stand on the side of the pitch.
The record crowd is 2,949 for an FA Cup match with Doncaster Rovers in November 2014.
How to get there
It should take just over an hour from Exeter, but of course the M5 is something to be wary of so make sure you leave plenty of time to get there!
Match Coverage
We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the evening, as well as post-match interviews. The match is not being streamed.
We will provide goal footage on the weekend (if there are any!)
Previous Encounter
City drew 1-1 at the Optima Stadium last season, with Yanic Wildschut netting for the Grecians!