The Grecians are back on the road on Tuesday night in Sky Bet League One action, with a trip to face Barnsley in a 7:45pm kick-off.
Making the trip, check out all you need to know below...
Match Tickets
Tickets are on sale for our trip to Barnsley on Tuesday, April 1, 7:45pm.
Prices: advance/matchday
- Adult - £15/£17
- 65+ - £10/£22
- Young Adult 19-21 - £10/£12
- Juvenile under-19 - £5/£7
- Juvenile under-14* - £1/£3
Juvenile U14 price is only available when purchased alongside a fee paying adult ticket. Supporters under 14 will not be permitted to the stadium with out a parent or guardian that is over 18.
Buy Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours.
The Stadium
- Name: Oakwell
- Opened: 1888
- Capacity: 23,287
- Address: Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1ET
Oakwell Stadium was built in 1888 and was extensively redeveloped in the 1990s, with only the original main stand left standing.
Away fans are located in the North Stand, with a usual allocation of around 2,000. The stand holds 6,000 but for larger followings, restrictions can be in place which limits the allocation to around 4,500.
How to get there
By Car
You can plan your journey to Barnsley by heading over to Google Maps and typing in the postcode S71 1ET.
By Train
As the fixture is a long midweek evening trip it's best to check your options at nationalrail.co.uk.
Grecian Travel
Away travel can now be booked directly or by emailing simoncarnall77@gmail.com. The cost of the coach to Barnsley is £45.
Pick up points: Leaving Exeter at 11:30am.
- Exeter (City Centre) - Unit 1 Nightclub - EX1 2AZ
- Exeter (Junction 29) - Honiton Road (opposite the Park and Ride, next to Miller & Carter) - EX1 3QS
- Cullompton - M5, Junction 28 Services - EX15 1NS
- Tiverton - M5, Junction 27 Services - EX16 7HD
- Taunton - M5, Junction 25, BP Garage - TA1 2UH
Parking
There is no parking for away supporters at the stadium, and if supporters wish to park in the surrounding areas, they must do so respectfully and adhere to all signage displayed.
Away supporters are advised to use the Queens Ground car park (S71 1AN) by the hosts, with cars charged £5 for parking. Access to the car park will close 30 minutes before kick-off.
At the Stadium
The away supporters section of Oakwell is located in the North Stand of the stadium. This is clearly signposted and is sponsored by club partner, Palmer Construction.
Upon arrival at Oakwell, there are a number of outlets of information available to you. Stewards are strategically placed around the stadium in their high-visibility uniforms, on hand to give assistance and answer any questions you may have. They have a high knowledge of local amenities and stadium access - if they do not know a piece of information they will endeavour to find someone that does.
Away Ticket collection
Away fans are advised to collect any tickets prior to the fixture from Main Reception at Oakwell which is located in the South Stand. Tickets are usually available to collect from 2pm onwards.
Reds Superstore
Our superstore is situated in the South Stand and is open for business Monday to Saturday, including matchdays, giving you the perfect opportunity to shop whenever you are at the stadium.
Matchday Catering
Refreshments are available throughout Oakwell Stadium within the supporter concourses.
There are bar and refreshment facilities within these areas that offer a range of food, including pies, chips and burgers, hot dogs, flatbreads and pizza. Confectionery and both alcoholic and soft drinks are also on offer.
The Weather
At the time of writing, the forecast for Barnsley on Tuesday is good, with highs of 14 expected around kick-off!
Total Distance
The total distance from Exeter to Oakwell or is 260 miles and will take around four hours and sixteen minutes each way.