Match Preview: Peterborough United (H)

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Exeter City return to action at SJP on Saturday as we welcome Peterborough United to Devon.

City will be hoping to bounce-back from defeat to Northampton Town last weekend, and put in a performance similar to the opening day win over Rotherham United. 

There will be an opportunity to welcome back former Grecians Jack Sparkes, Joel Randall and Archie Collins, all of whom now play for the Posh. Like the Grecians, they are won one, lost one in the league so far. 

Match Tickets

With City's home league matches providing popular in the home areas over the last few seasons, it's worth booking early to gain admission! Don't forget, you save time and money by purchasing tickets in advance!

Admission prices 

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Ticket TypeAdvanceGateTicket TypeAdvanceGate
Adult£20£22Adult£27£29
Senior£17£19Senior£24£26
Young Adult 18-23£17£19Young Adult 18-23£24£26
Under-18£8£10Under-18£13£15
Wheelchair Area£17£19Wheelchair Area£24£26
Junior GreciansFree with an adult*---Junior GreciansFree with an adult*---

*JG are free, if bought with an adult ticket. Only the first 50 per game are free, after that they are priced as U18s.

Tickets purchased online, or on the matchday should be collected at the ticket booth in the Fan Zone.

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.

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Recovery Room Fundraiser

To celebrate the purchase of the Training Ground by the Supporters' Trust, they have created a new badge with all proceeds going to the Recovery Room fundraiser.

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Recovery Room Badge

The text says: '2003 I own my Football Club, 2024 and the Training Ground.'  
The badge is on sale from the club shop and FECRACE bar at tomorrow's match against Peterborough United and costs just £4.

The Kit

City will be in their traditional home kit for this match.

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Key Timings

Heading to SJP for the first time? Or need to make note of the timings for as it's your first trip in a while?

Check out our handy table below:

 

How to follow

If you can't make it to SJP you can purchase an audio pass in the UK or a live stream overseas - click here to check the packages available.

We will also be proving live coverage on our Twitter 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 10am 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!

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Junior Grecians Zone

The Junior Grecians Zone is open from 2:30pm to members and 4pm 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

In the Fan Zone, the bar and Kenniford Farm's van will also be open for refreshments and hot food.

Centre Spot Bar

The Centre Spot Bar will be open from 11am showing the early Premier League and EFL kick-offs.

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.

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Centre Spot Bar

Match Day Programme

Saturday's programme is available for just £2.50 and is 36 pages and includes an interview with Ed Francis talking about his roots, an in-depth look at the opponents with the Up the Posh podcast, and opinion articles from City fans and a certain Caleb Watts.

Grab your copy from the sellers around the ground or the club shop!

Previous Encounter

Exeter City 2 Peterborough United 1 | February 6, 2024 | League One

Reece Cole's free-kick and own goal secured a comeback win for the Grecians under the lights at SJP.

If you want to report and incident:

Please either contact your nearest steward, or text 'help ecfc' to 62277.

Please note, can we remind all supporters that possession of pyrotechnics of any type is an offence and we will fully support the police in taking action against anyone found in possession of such items. Do not do anything which will damage the club’s reputation and potentially leave you liable to criminal action.

Please enjoy the match, support your team and represent your club in a positive way at what promises to be a fantastic match. We are proud of our unique football club and you, our fans, are at the heart of it. Help us to be the best that we can be, ensuring SJP remains a welcoming place for all football fans.