Match Preview: Birmingham City (H)

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Exeter City have the opportunity to bounce back from defeat at Wrexham on Saturday when they face another high-flying side in Birmingham City on Tuesday at a SOLD OUT SJP.

Birmingham were expected to be the team to beat in League One this season, but currently sit fourth in the table after 14 matches following 3 matches without victory after a 3-2 defeat at Shrewsbury Town at the weekend.

This will be the first league meeting between the two sides in 32 years, when the Grecians won 2-1 in the old Division Three.

Tickets

Tonight's clash with Birmingham City is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for your incredible support! 

Should any tickets be returned they will go straight to http://tickets.ecfc.co.uk

Please don't head to SJP if you don't have a ticket.

Gary Caldwell's Thoughts

"They were beaten by Shrewsbury at the weekend and it didn't surprise me because no result in football surprises me. Having watched it back, Birmingham should have won the game, with the amount of chances they had, but Shrewsbury were ruthless and punished them.

"We have to analyse Blues for what they are and that is a very good football team."

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Key Timings

If you're heading to SJP for the first time, or if you need a reminder of the key opening times for various areas of the stadium, here is all the important info.

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Road Closure

Please be aware that ahead of the Birmingham City match tomorrow evening, St James Road will be closed to traffic from 18:15 – 22:15 on Tuesday 26 November.

The road closure is to support the safety of supporters on arrival and departure of the stadium. In addition, we are asking supporters from the Nevada stand and Thatchers Big Bank to leave via Stadium Way, as we are anticipating an increased volume of coaches from our visitors.

Our Fan Zone will be open as normal both pre and post match for supporters to enjoy a drink and whilst pedestrians will be allowed via St James Road, we urge supporters to use alternative routes if possible to reduce delays on arrival and leaving the stadium.

With both home and away expected to sell out, please allow sufficient time to travel to SJP and arrive at the stadium well in advance of kick off.

Match Day 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 Tuesday, click here.

Club Shop

The club shop is open from 9am on Tuesday 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 5pm to members and 6pm to everyone, with plenty of activities for all our young Grecian supporters. 

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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!

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Kiosk Menu

Kenniford Farm are also back with all their usual offerings!

Centre Spot Bar

The Centre Spot Bar will be open from 5pm on Tuesday. 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.

How to Follow

Tuesday night's match will be available to follow live on Grecian+. If you're in the UK, you will have access to audio coverage, while if you are overseas you will be able to watch the match.

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We will, also be providing coverage on our X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky account, where there will be post match reaction from Gary Caldwell and a player.

For supporters with a Sky subscription, the match will be available to watch on Sky Sports+.

Previous Encounter

Exeter City 1 Birmingham City 2 | 19/08/1999 | League Cup First Round, Second Leg

It's been 25 years since the teams last met it any competition - the second leg of a first round Worthington Cup tie. The first leg in the second city was a 3-0 win for the Blues. 

A Jon Richardson own goal and a Martin O'Connor effort put Blues two ahead before Barry McConnell's penalty kick reduced the arrears on the night.

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Match action from the 1992 fixture between Exeter and Birmingham