Match Preview: Walsall (A)

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Exeter City return to Carabao Cup action on Tuesday night, as they look to rekindle memories of last season's memorable run in the competition. 

The Grecians head to League Two outfit Walsall in the first round hoping to use Saturday's opening day win against Rotherham as a springboard. 

City reached the fourth round last season with wins over Crawley Town, Stevenage and Premier League side Luton Town, before running Championship Middlesbrough close in a 3-2 defeat despite two thunderbolts from Ryan Trevitt. 

Walsall were also beaten by second tier opposition in last season's Carabao Cup, losing 4-3 to Blackburn Rovers in a first round thriller. They began their league campaign at the weekend with a 1-0 home victory Morecambe.

Kevin Nicholson's Thoughts

Assistant manager Kevin Nicholson has given his thoughts as City prepare to kick-off their Carabao Cup campaign away at Walsall on Tuesday evening.

City will hope they can have a run as good - if not better - than last season when they reached the fourth round of the competition, and hope to build on Saturday's opening day win at St James Park against a hotly-tipped Rotherham United side.

"The competition is brilliant. Of course it's the next game, but for us now we have a squad that means players will be given an opportunity, some through necessity and others who have worked hard and deserve that.

Hear more from Kev below:

Match Tickets

Prices:

  • Adults - £12
  • Over 60s - £7
  • Under 18s - £7
  • Under-7s - £2

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online via your ticketing account here, or via the ticket office during opening hours.

The Kit 

For the first time in competitive action, we will be wearing our brand new alternative kit for this fixture. Not got yours yet? Head to the club shop or buy online here.

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Chosen by You, Third shirt 24/25

Away Day Guide

Check out our handy away guide for all the information you need ahead of Tuesday's match!

How to Follow

If you can't make the match, you are able to watch it LIVE on SkySports+. This is already included in any existing Sky Sports package you may have.

In the UK, 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

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Image to show Walsall v Exeter available to watch on Sky Sports+ and Grecian+

*we would like to apologies for the lack of audio on Grecian+ on Saturday. 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

Walsall 0 Exeter City 2 | 22/01/22 | Sky Bet League Two

Cheick Diabate scored his first ever professional goal and Tim Dieng netted as City picked up a big win on the road in the promotion winning season.