Match Preview: Birmingham City (Vertu Trophy, H)

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Exeter City are back under the lights at St James Park on Tuesday night as they take on Birmingham City in the round of 32 of the Vertu Trophy. The winner will be one step closer to Wembley.

The Grecians come in to the game on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Stockport, but won three out of three in the group stages of the competition to secure their knockout spot, while Blues - who won 2-1 at Barnsley at the weekend - finished second in their group with two wins and draw, including a 7-1 thrashing of Fulham U21.

Tickets

Please note that the Optimising IT Adam Stansfield Stand is now closed. If you had tickets in the stand, the ticket team will be in touch with you to arrange moving stands. Please email tickets@ecfc.co.uk if you need any help.

Thatchers Cider Big Bank (Standing)

  • Adults: £11
  • Seniors/18-23: £9
  • Under-18: £5

Nevada Construction Main Stand (Seated)

  • Adults: £15
  • Seniors/18-23: £12
  • Under-18: £8

Please note that prices rise by £2 on all age categories on matchday.

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased by season ticket holders from 10am on Friday, November 29 via your online account or in the club shop or by calling 01392 411 243.

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Kevin Nicholson's Thoughts

Hear from assistant manager Kevin Nicholson ahead of the match:

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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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7.45 kick-off timings

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 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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Grecian+ details for Blues Vertu

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+

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