😀 Matchday Family Fun: Barnsley

A trip to the football is a special family treat and at St James Park there is plenty on offer pre-match to keep the whole family entertained and to make sure your St James Park experience is extra special.

Whether you are making your first visit or returning to the Park after a long break please make yourself known to one of the Ambassador team on your approach to the stadium. They will be happy to update you on changes, where to go and what to expect. Helping you to make the most of your visit.

Getting to SJP

Getting to SJP can be more of a challenge for evening matches. With no trains or busses from the likes of North Devon will see a greater number of supporters driving than usual. The good news is that whilst resident parking might use more spaces the car parks are largely free after 6pm. Please remember to read the signage, however.  As an example, one of the most convenient car parks, King William Street, locks up at 9pm and should be avoided. 

Whilst there are not so many young children at the match SJP still has plenty on offer pre-match to keep everyone entertained and to make sure your St James Park experience is extra special.

Just take a look at what is available below...

Matchday Timetable

For Tuesday night matchdays the turnstiles open at 6:45pm, we advise fans to arrive as soon as they can to avoid queues closer to kick-off!

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Fan Zone Activity 

First time Visitors can enjoy the pick up a Welcome sheet that defines all you need to know about your local Club.  If it is your first visit please let us know by emailing customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk and we will endeavour to make it memorable for you. 

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The player badge to collect from the Ambassador Team, Shop or in the JG Zone will be Jake Caprice. Jake has made a career total of 371 first team appearance in the UK but both his goals were scored for Exeter City (Salford (a) and Sheffield Wednesday (h).

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The Ambassador Team are located at entrance points and immediately inside the stadium and will be happy to assist you with directions or answer questions.

As it is forecast to be a dry positively balmy 8c the activity on Tuesday will be Jenga to win some small prizes.

The Fan Zone will keep you up to speed with travel arrangements for MK Dons, Women’s football and an Exeter and Tykes’s supporter announcing their respective teams shortly after 6:45am.

Information Point

The information Point is the ideal meeting place and will have programmes and team sheets available. The Information Point will be happy to help the Trust with meeting prospective new members especially or those who want to find out about all the work the Trust is engaged in.

Announce the City team or Join the Guard of Honour

If you have the drive and feel you can get supporters cheering you can announce the City team in the fan Zone. 

Want to be on the pitch as the players enter SJP? Then be part of the flag waving, Guard of Honour!

The Guard of Honour for Tuesday has all 8 flags available.  If your child would like to be part of the flag waving team welcoming the players and officials onto the pitch on Tuesday or at a future game please email customerservices@exetercityfc.co.uk. Children taking part not only get on the pitch but also receive a certificate of participation and a bag of sweets.

Junior Grecians Lounge 

The Junior Grecians are the Official Junior Supporters Club of Exeter City FC

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.

Visit Matchday Activity - Exeter City Community Trust (exetercct.org) for details of the VIP Birthday Party package in the Junior Grecian Zone.

The Zone is open from 5:30pm for Members and 6:15pm to all!

Food Kiosk

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 away fans.

Hot Food:

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Payments

You can finally pay by contactless payment at the kiosks at St James Park, either tap your card or mobile device on the reader to pay!

Locally Sourced Hot Snacks 

Kenniford Farm will be providing their usual farm produced pre-match fare (including chips) and will also be open at half-time for users of the Selco BM stand. 

Inside the Stadium the kiosks have a range of food, confectionary and drinks available. If you are in the Selco BM 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 screen while you much your pasty or drink your coffee. 

Trust Queries & Membership Applications Ticket Booth 

There is now a dedicated Trust window at the Ticket Booth in the fan Zone.  Pete Cordwell the Trust Minutes Secretary will be pleased to meet prospective new members who want to be a part of the Club or those who want to find out about all the work the Trust does and benefits of becoming a member.  

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. 

Soccer Sight 

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

AT YOUR SERVICE

Disabled Loos: 

Can be found in the Centre Spot; Trust Suite, Heritage Suite, SAS, Big Bank, Junior Grecian Zone – key behind bars/kiosk.

Changing Places:

Can be found in the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand.

Baby changing facilities

  1. Centre Spot (disabled toilet by Gents toilets);
  2. Trust Suite upstairs (disabled toilets within the Ladies foyer);
  3. Junior Grecians Zone (Disabled Toilet);
  4. Changing Places in the SAS.

Report an incident

If you hear something that you believe is unacceptable, then take action.

Report any incident to a steward as soon as you hear it. You can text anonymously: HELP ECFC  62277.

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: media@ecfc.co.uk, or message us on Twitter: @officialecfc