Matchday Family Fun: Wycombe Wanderers

Matchday Family Fun: Wycombe Wanderers

Family Fun Wycombe

There is something for everyone at SJP on Tuesday night as City host league leaders Wycombe Wanderers under the lights!

The theme of the Wycombe match is demonstrating backing for the White Ribbon and the 16 Days of Action Campaign. This is a global initiative aimed at ending gender-based violence. 

Taking place annually between the International Day for the elimination of violence against women and girls (25 November) and World Human Rights Day (10 December). As part of the campaign organisations working in this arena will be available in the Fan Zone. Click here to find out more.

For your visit you will have plenty on offer for you pre-match to keep you involved and entertained!
 

Matchday Timetable - don't miss a thing!

Your Match Day Timetable This Tuesday night!

Tickets are available throughout the week and on-line on the match day. Please note the £2/£1advance discount is no longer available after Monday. 

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Evening kick-off


9:30am: The Club Shop opens until the last customer leaves post-match. Youngsters can enter a guess the time of the first goal to win a £20 voucher (no purchase necessary).

5pm: The bars start to open on a staggered basis beginning with the Centre Spot.

5pm: The Fan Zone Ticket Booth (City and Chairboys supporters) open for collections and any returned/remaining ticket sales.

5:30pm: The players start to arrive and are happy to sign autographs or pose for selfies. Why not tweet your picture to #SemperFidelis or our other social media platforms.

6pm: The Junior Grecians Zone opens for members. Face painting available.

6pm: Kenniford Farm offer you hot fresh farm produce (and chips) from their unit in the Fan Zone. Please note that with the cover in place you find it in a new location.

6:15pm: The information Point and Academy stall open in the Fan Zone. Your meet and greet Ambassador team are available for help and directions.

6:30pm: Subject to weather it’s the return of Play Your Cards Right.  Prizes include shirt of your choice, footballs, EAFC 24 games and t-shirts for adults. 

6:45pm: Turnstiles (including Optimising IT Adam Stansfield) open (Red and Fed Kiosks available).

6:50pm: Teams announced in your Fan Zone by rival supporters.

7:25pm: The Guard of Honour take to the field.

7:45pm: The big kick-off! Enjoy your match.

Half-time: Red and Fed kiosks open, Jungle Path bar for Big Bank.
Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand under croft TVs (result service) kiosks and 'Strikers' bar. 
Junior Grecian Zone (kiosk available), Club Shop, Fan Zone and Centre Spot bars open to home supporters in the Navada Construction Main Stand.

Final Whistle: Why rush away? Sky Sports results and goals in the Centre Spot and the closing stages of late kick-offs.  Some pints reduced to £3.75. Shop will close when the last customer has been served.

Trains from St James Park (Exeter) station from 21:51 to mainline St David’s and 21:58 to Exmouth.

Buses running their normal timetable, again with maximum £2 single fare.
 

Travel Guide

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St James Park Station

Getting to SJP on match days (EX4 6PX – visiting fans EX4 6PU) cannot be easier for you. 

Despite being in the heart of Exeter’s bustling city centre, getting to SJP on match days couldn’t be easier!

BUS: Local buses drop off and pick up in York Road, Pennsylvania Road, Prince Charles Road, Union Road, Sidwell Street, Old Tiverton Road and Pinhoe Road. All around the Stadium and less than a minute from the Stadium. Maximum fare still £2 single journey. Just a few yards further and you will find the bus station which receives county and national services.

RAIL: Return fare from St David’s to SJP is a maximum £2.70.  Free if you are travelling from further away and book through to 'St James Park (Exeter) station'. Departures from St David’s 18:18: 18:47: 19:13 Returns 21:51: 22:23; 22:50; 23:45. Returns to Exmouth start at 21:58; 22:49 and 23:46.

DRIVING: No traffic issues anticipated. Why not still use Park & Ride? City Centre car parks will be much quieter than normal. Please read boards as some are free after 6pm. And others, like the local King William Street, stay open longer on evening match days. Greatly reduced on street parking available for sensible parkers.

CYCLING: racks are available for you at the stadium and throughout Sidwell Street.

PARKING: There is extremely limited parking at our stadium, with several city-centre car parks within fairly close range. There is also limited on-street parking for considerate drivers. Wherever possible, we recommend the use of public transport, Park & Ride services, or active transport (walking & cycling) to reach St James Park on matchday.

There are no major traffic delays expected. 

Fan Zone Activity

If you are first time visitors you can register at the Academy Table in the Fan Zone for free entry in a draw for a signed match ball at end of season. Youngsters will also receive a certificate celebrating their first match.

If you are making your SJP debut please let us know by emailing customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk and we will endeavour to make it memorable for you.

Should you need any help or assistance your Ambassador team can be found at entrance points and inside the stadium.  They have lots of extra facilities available including wheelchairs should you find you need one.

Head for the Fan Zone Academy Stall or Information Point by 6:15pm to join our brief Familiarisation/Induction Tour with a picture opportunity and a certificate for youngsters. The ideal pre-courser to the full, highly regarded and free match day Stadium Tour. To book for the 11am tour please email stadium.tours@ecfc.co.uk.
 

Your first visit?

If you are first time visitors you can register at the Academy Table in the Fan Zone for free entry in a draw for a signed match ball at end of season. Youngster will also receive a certificate celebrating their first match.

If you are making your SJP debut please let us know by emailing customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk and we will endeavour to make it memorable for you.

Should you need any help or assistance your Ambassador team can be found at entrance points and inside the stadium. They have lots of extra facilities available including wheelchairs should you find you need one.

Head for the Fan Zone Academy Stall or Information Point by 6:15pm to join our brief Familiarisation/Induction Tour with a picture opportunity and a certificate for youngsters.  The ideal pre-courser to the full, highly regarded and free match day Stadium Tour. To book for the 11am tour please email stadium.tours@ecfc.co.uk.

Special Occasions?
Please let us know and we will try and make it special for you and/or arrange a half-time birthday/milestone message. Email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk.
 

Family Areas at SJP and Tickets

We pride ourselves that your SJP is virtually a family stadium. Block E in the Nevada Construction Main Stand is the principal area. The second area we recommend is Black A in the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield Stand. The stand has been decorated by the Museum Trust with lots of standout pictures and impressive stories regaling the history of your club.  

The newest stand features in its under croft two Red and Fed kiosks, a Legends bar for grownups, a plethora of widescreen TVs featuring the televised game pre-match and the half time results service. The stand now boasts a new retail outlet where you can purchase all your genuine Grecian merchandise.  There is also a changing places facility. With so much going on it’s no wonder the stand normally opens an hour earlier than all the other stands. The final area is on the Big Bank denoted by a red floor and white barriers.

To buy tickets, please click here.

 

The Weather

The forecast for your visit is for a dry, mild (7c) evening.  So please consider warmer clothing.

Don’t forget to detour your route through the newly covered Fan Zone.

Announce the team or join the Guard of Honour

Announce the City team

If you have the drive and feel you can get supporters cheering you can announce the City team in the Fan Zone. You can volunteer on the day or in advance by contacting customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk.

Join the guard of honour

Want to be on the pitch as the players enter SJP? Then be part of the flag waving, Guard of Honour! Tuesday has five places available! Please email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk

If your child would like to be part of the flag waving team welcoming the players and officials onto the pitch at a future game please email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk.

Guard of Honour

It’s FREE. Children taking part not only get on the pitch but also receive a certificate of participation.

Junior Grecians Family Zone

Junior Grecians Lounge

New this season is face painting to show your colours!

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 to all from 6pm!

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Shaun Macdonald in the Junior Grecians Lounge

Meet Grecian and Lexi!

Grecian and Lexi

Yes! They are back for you! And no doubt up to even more capers and mayhem! Keep an eye out for Grecian and Lexi! They will be in the Junior Grecian Zone and the Fan Zone from 10am before moving into the stadium to greet you. 

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Grecian and Lexi the Lions with a young fan

Surely, no trip to SJP would be complete without a picture with our mascots Grecian and his younger sister Lexi the Lions. Keep an eye out around the Park for the mischievous pair! You can follow their antics on Twitter @Grecianlexi. Why not send them a picture for them to hang up in their Lions Den.

Grab a matchday programme!

Your match-day programme, the Grecian is on sale for £3. To avoid disappointment buy your copy from the various locations outside the stadium.  

Programmes will also be on sale at the Red & Fed Kiosk.

Visit the Club Shop

The shop runs its own match day competition for younger supporters. Predict the time of the first goal and the prize is yours.

Make your way to the Club Shop before or after the match.  It is the only way to obtain your official City souvenirs and check out what’s new or any special offers. Everything for you from current and retro replica kits to pocket money items. And remember if you are a member of the Trust or Junior Grecians there is a 10% in store discount (Excl. match programmes and reduced/sale items). Click here to shop online.

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New away shirt

Eating and Drinking options

Eating and Drinking Options

Apart from the hospitality and bar options locally farm sourced hot snacks are available in the Fan Zone from Kenniford Farm. For your delight they will be providing their usual farm produced pre-match fare (including chips) and will also be open at half-time for users of the Nevada Construction stand.

Inside the Stadium the kiosks have a range of food, confectionary and drinks available to you. If you are in the Navada Construction stand please remember that the JG Zone is open for all at half-time and also has a kiosk. Giving you the opportunity to catch the half time results on their big screen while you much your pasty or drink your coffee. Adults in the Main Stand can of course also watch the half-times in the Centre Spot over a quick pint and pasty.

Bars

You are spoilt for choice! The Fan Zone has its own bar area.  Leading off from the Fan Zone is the Centre Spot bar which also houses the Famous Exeter City Real Ale & Cider Emporium.

On the other side of the Stadium you will find the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand under croft 'Legends' bar. 

Other bars are the Trust Suite for our Hospitality Guests. The Legends Lounge for guests of our Match, Ball and Programme Sponsors. Finally the Heritage Lounge for Members. If you are in any hospitality area you are welcome to visit the cram full City Museum.

In the stadium the Big Bank has a half-time break-out bar.

City Museum Trust

ECFC Museum Trust

Your burgeoning Museum Room is open for FREE Stadium Tours on most match days, hospitality guests and for everyone on Wednesday afternoons. The purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, share and celebrate the history and heritage of ECFC.

Our stadium-wide approach has produced a range of displays at every opportunity at St James Park.  In the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield stand you will find the Hall of Fame displays and History of ECFC Timeline. The Road to Brazil in the entrance to the JG Zone (by the way the 1917 match ball is in the Museum and well worth a look), a list of every player behind Gate 3 and many other picture boards across the walls. You can ask our Ambassador Team at the entrances about the Church under the car park or other points of interest.

Accessibility on matchdays

Soccer Sight

Headsets are readily available for you to collect from your ticket office ahead of kick-off. To book one in advance, please contact reception on 01392 411 243 or by emailing tickets@ecfc.co.uk

Autism

To further the football club’s commitment to making matchdays inclusive to all, please remember Exeter City have some Autism packs available. Please ask at the Information Point. 

Wheelchair Access Points:

Stadium Way - Gate 1 (Optimising IT Stand, Nevada Construction Stand and Big Bank)

Tracks Suzuki St James Road - Gate 5 Visiting Supporters

If you find you need a wheelchair please ask at the Information Point where an Ambassador will let you use one of our reserve chairs.

Extra Assistance? We Care

  • Autism packs are available for youngsters including ear defenders – ask an Ambassador.
  • Soccer Sight commentary headsets for you if you have vision restrictions – ask at the Ticket office. 
  • Changing Places facility available for you in the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield Stand.
  • 6 Accessible facilities.
  • 4 Baby changing facilities.

Information Point

The information Point is the ideal meeting place and will have programmes and team sheets available for you. It also runs a “Bring and Buy” stall of football memorabilia to raise funds for the Academy.

Special Occasion?

As well as letting us know if it is your first visit please let us know if you are celebrating a special occasion. We will try and make it special for you and/or arrange a half-time message. Email: customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk

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Family fun at SJP

Three helpful tips for parents you on your first visit:

  • The stadium can be noisy - especially when City score a goal. Consider ear defenders (which will also minimise any local deviation from the King’s English);
  • Make sure youngsters have an emergency contact number in case they get split up from you;
  • And always check the weather before your journey so that you have appropriate clothing. The forecast for your Match Day Saturday is for a warm afternoon!

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@exetercityfc.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” to 62277.