Exeter City hit the road for the first time in Sky Bet League One this season as they head to Sixfields to take on Northampton Town, looking to bounce back from Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Walsall.
The Grecians started the season in fine form, winning 1-0 at home to Rotherham United last weekend, while the Cobblers have suffered defeat in both league and cup so far - 1-0 at Bristol Rovers and 2-0 at home to Wycombe Wanderers.
Gary Caldwell's Thoughts
"We know how challenging it will be, I know how well set up as a team Northampton are. They're going to pose us a lot of problems and we have to be prepared for that."
"We have to be competitive again like we were on Saturday and get back to that performance if we want to win."
It was only a couple of months ago that City last travelled to Sixfields, winning 2-1 thanks to Will Aimson's late winner in a resilient performance after Ryan Woods' red card reduced the Grecians to 10 men. However, Gary believes that there will be some changes to the Cobblers team tactically to the side faced in April.
"They have been a little bit different, they've changed their system a couple of times. They've not played as much football - they've lost some good midfield players," Gary said.
"They've not played as much football and instead looked to play it long to forward players, pick up second balls and attack from there."
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The Kit
For the first time this season, City will be wearing the brand new blue away shirt!
![City Blue and Through](https://cdn.exetercityfc.co.uk/sites/default/files/2024-07/CityAwayKit.png)
Match Tickets
Tickets in the South Stand at Sixfields, on sale at the following prices:
- Adults - £25
- O65/U21 - £21
- U18 - £13
- U14 - £9
- U7 - FREE
Disabled supporters pay relevant age, with free carer inclusive.
Match day prices rise by £1 and can only be purchased by card.
How to Buy
Tickets are available via your online ticket account here.
Getting to Sixfields
By Car (3:34 hrs) - SatNav: NN5 5QA
There are several routes you can take to Northampton. Via the M5 and M4, turn off at Junction 15 for Swindon and take the A420 (nice) to Oxford. After a short hop on the M40 race past Silverstone and follow the signs for Northampton.
Alternatively, you can follow the M5 until Junction 4A for the M42, join the M6 Southbound and merge onto the M1. Northampton is served by J16.
Car Parking
The North car park at Sixfields can be used for £5.00 to park their car at all matches.
All cars are parked at the owner's risk at all times and the club shall not be liable for any loss or damage, howsoever caused.
If you are parking anywhere else, please be respectful of local residents and businesses and park considerately.
By Rail (3hr 54m)
Nice easy one. Just the one change for Northampton.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, will be available for City's trip to Northampton.
- The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 7am for a fare of £40.
Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.
Grecian Travel can be booked here.
Away Day Guide
Check out our handy away guide for all the information you need ahead of Saturday's match!
How to Follow
If you can't make the match, audio passes are available via Grecian+ for just £2.50, while overseas viewers can purchase a match pass. For more information on Grecian+ and how to sign up, please click here.
We would like to apologies for the audio issues on Grecian+ on Saturday and Tuesday. This was a league wide issue with our provider and we are working with them to ensure this is not replicated.
We will also be covering the match LIVE on all our social media channels, and bringing you post match reaction from the management team and a player.
Previous Encounter
Northampton Town 1 Exeter City 2 | 20/04/24 | Sky Bet League One
City were victorious just four months ago at Sixfields thanks to goals from Luke Harris and Will Aimson, though Ryan Woods was sent off just before half time. Harris opened the scoring before Woods was sent off, and Northampton equalised in the second half, but ten-man City resolutely fought back to pick uop a fine away win.