Match Preview: Leyton Orient (H)

Match Preview: Leyton Orient (H)

Leyton Orient Preview

Seven BIG matches to go. The Grecians are back on home turf this Saturday, taking on Leyton Orient in a 3pm kick-off in EFL Sky Bet League One.

It's been a tough couple of months for the Grecians, Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic made it five defeats in a row for Matt Taylor's men, and we need your support on Saturday as together we look to get back to winning ways and pick up a big three points at our home.

Our visitors have had a mini revival in recent times, and their 2-0 win over play-off chasing Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday made it four wins on the spin. Former Grecian Demetri Mitchell scoring for the Chairboys.

Your support makes a huge difference at our home, SJP. So come and back the boys in red and white as we look to return to winning ways and pick up a BIG three points.

Match Tickets

Tickets are selling well for the match, with almost all seats sold out. There is good availability on the Big Bank, but supporters are encouraged to book early to avoid missing out.

Admission prices

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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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To the Tower on two wheels

The theme for Saturday will be the fundraising bike ride from Exeter to Blackpool that starts on Sunday Season ticket holders (and 3rd and 4th generation Grecian father and son) Nigel and Toby Hawker will be cycling the 340 miles to Blackpool over 5 days, in time for the City game at Blackpool on Good Friday (April 03, 2026).

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Nigel and Son Bike Fundraiser

Bucket collectors will be around the stadium and your support is needed. The fund currently stands at £3300/£5000.  Donations to be split evenly between Exeter City FC Supporters Trust and the Adam Stansfield Foundation. Click here to find out more.

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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Match Info 3pm kick-off

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. 

Anyone can make a request or dedication to: requests@thedrunkenduckshow.co.uk.

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Drunken Duck

Match Day Programme

The Grecian is back, with a brand new look for the 2025/26 season! Make sure you pick up Saturday's copy for just £3 or direct from Curtis Sport! 

Centre Spot

The Centre Spot bar is open from 11am on Saturday. The early EFL action will be live on the screens.

Don't forget 10% Trust discount is valid from full time in the Spot!

Match Sponsors

A big thank you to Saturday's sponsors Paradise Construction, Match Ball sponsor Ruddlesden Geotechnical and programme sponsor Allwood Timber, we hope they have a great afternoon with us!

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.

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Leyton Orient Family Fun

How to follow

We will be provide match updates across our social media channels throughout the match, as well as post-match interviews. 

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Orient Grecian+

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

The match will be available to watch live on Sky Sports+ as it's an international break weekend.

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:

Junior Grecians Family Zone

The room provides a safe comfortable environment for families to enjoy pre-match entertainment, such as a large screen TVs, Playstation consoles and Table Football, as well as the option to enjoy refreshments from the Zone’s very own kiosk. The family room also has a volunteer providing face painting to show your colours. 

Opening exclusively for Members at 12pm, it is available to all children/families from 1:30pm.

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Panini Swap Shop

Join us in the Junior Grecians Family Zone where we will be holding a Panini EFL sticker swap shop - come join us and complete your album!

Club Shop

The club shop is open from 12pm on Saturday and is stocked with all three of City's kits for the 25/26 season as well as a range of training gear and pocket money items.

Don't forget, Supporters' Trust members, Junior Grecians and season ticket holders save 10% on full prices purchases!

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Club Shop

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

Feedback

We hope that you enjoy your day with us at St James Park! We would really appreciate any feedback you may have about the experience. Please either email: customerservices@ecfc.co.uk, media@ecfc.co.uk, or message us on Twitter: @officialecfc

If you want to report any incident (facilities or behaviour): please text immediately “HELP ECFC” to 07356 041420.

Head to Head Record

  • Games won: 35
  • Draws: 27
  • Games lost: 37

Last time out

Leyton Orient 2 Exeter City 1 (15/11/25) EFL League One

Two quick second-half goals from Mizouni and Bakinson sealed a defeat that will leave a bitter taste in the mouths of the travelling Grecians in the capital. City went into the meeting with the east London club in fine form having avoided defeat in the last 5 in all competitions, with the hosts coming into this one having lost two of their last five.