Emirates FA Cup first round action returns to SJP this weekend with the visit of National League side Barnet to Devon.
Exeter City will look to improve on last season's campaign in the competition when they were beaten at home by Wigan Athletic, while the Bees hope to make it to the second round for the third season in a row, having been beaten by Newport County at the Hive last season at that stage of the competition.
In league action, Barnet are going well in the fifth tier, sitting third after 16 matches with 11 wins and five defeats - they have lost two of their last three in the league though - 4-3 at Solihull Moors and 3-1 at York City, who are top. The North Londoners have already played one match in the FA Cup this season, a 4-0 win at home against Chelmsford City in the fourth qualifying round.
The Grecians come into the game on the back of a 3-2 win at Bristol Rovers in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy on Tuesday night, as Demetri Mitchell marked his long awaited return from injury with the winning goal.
Match Info
The winner will head through to the second round. If it is tied after 90 minutes, the match will go to extra-time and, if needed, penalties.
Gary Caldwell Thoughts
"Hopefully this year we can do something special and people can talk about this team for years to come. But it's a really tough draw for us.
"When the draw comes up you want a home draw and probably against a struggling side, but we are coming up against that a doing really well.
"The league they are in is irrelevant. They are confident, will have belief, and know how to win football matches."
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Tickets
Admission prices
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| Ticket Type | Advance | Gate | Ticket Type | Advance | Gate |
| Adult | £11 | £15 | Adult | £15 | £18 |
| Senior | £8 | £12 | Senior | £12 | £15 |
| Young Adult 18-23 | £8 | £12 | Young Adult 18-23 | £12 | £15 |
| Under-18 | £5 | £18 | Under-18 | £8 | £11 |
| Wheelchair Area | £11 | £15 | Wheelchair Area | £15 | £18 |
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 from Monday.
The Kit
It's another run our for the red and white, with City being at home.
Match Sponsors
A huge thank you to SL Quantity Surveying Ltd for being match sponsors for Saturday's fixture!
Key Timings
Heading to SJP for the first time? Or need to make note of the timings for the kick-off?
Check out our handy table below:
How to follow
If you can't make it to SJP you can purchase an audio pass. Due to FA Cup rules, neither UK or overseas subscribers have access to watch the match - click here to check the packages available.
Supporters who are unable to attend will only be able to follow the match via our social media channels - we will be providing live coverage on our Twitter/X and Facebook pages and will have reaction from Gary Caldwell and a player after the match!
Matchday Family Fun
Going to the football with your family is the perfect way to make memories you treasure, and at St James Park there is plenty on offer pre-match to keep the whole family entertained, and ensure a special day out.
For full details of all the activities happening at SJP on Saturday, click here.
Club Shop
The club shop is open from 11am on Saturday and is stocked with all three of City's kits for the 24/25 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!
Junior Grecians Zone
The Junior Grecians Zone is open from 12.30pm to members and 1pm to everyone, with plenty of activities for all our young Grecian supporters.
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 away fans. CONTACTLESS CARD PAYMENT AVAILABLE!
In the Fan Zone, the bar and Kenniford Farm's van will also be open for refreshments and hot food. In the Fan Zone bar we will have our usual selection of pasties and sausage rolls from Chunk, as well as Big Al's Pizza Twists which have been a great seller so far!
Centre Spot Bar
The Centre Spot Bar will be open from 12pm on Saturday. The Centre Spot is also home to The Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium, offering a great selection of real ales and ciders.
Match Programme
In this weekend's edition you'll find a take on the magic of the FA Cup by one of our regular columnists, Jon Matthews, while we got an in-depth look at the opposition in a chat with Charlie Cassen, a presenter of BeesPod, a Barnet supporter-run podcast. That's just a taster of what's inside, so remember to get your copy!
For just £1, supporters can pick up their match day programme from around the stadium on a match day in the club shop, or from one of the many sellers with cash or card payments – or if you are unable to make the game you can buy it online direct from our suppliers Curtis Sport!
Programme subscriptions for the full season are also available via Curtis Sport.
Previous Encounter
Exeter City 2 Barnet 1 | 30/12/17 | League Two
The Grecians ended 2017 with three points at home thanks to goals from Kane Wilson and Jake Taylor.