For the first time in over a month, Exeter City Women return to Devon for a league fixture, as they host AFC Wimbledon at Coach Road on Sunday.
Back-to-back away games in the South East yielded three points for Abbie Britton's side, as a good win against Billericay was followed up by a cruel late defeat at league leaders Ipswich Town. That level of performance can be used as momentum though for another tough test, as City face another recently promoted side in AFC Wimbledon.
The Grecians will be looking to pick up their first home win of 2025 and continue to push at the top of the table with just six league games remaining this season.
Tickets
Back the team to take on the Wombles this Sunday! It's worth booking early, as this will save you money and time at the gate.
Advance ticket prices are as follows:
- Adults: £5 (£6 on the day)
- Under-18: £3 (£4 on the day)
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.
Coach Road
Promotion to the third tier of women's football meant that City had to search for a new home alongside St James Park for the 2024/25 season, resulting in Newton Abbot's Coach Road as the team's second home venue.
Devon FA HQ, Coach Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1EJ
Coach Road is an all-weather pitch and can accommodate up to 1,000 supporters, of which 280 can be accommodated in the covered seated stand on one side of the pitch. Additional facilities include a fully licensed bar, hot and cold food and beverages, and parking.
The ground can be accessed via car on matchdays with a pay and display 70 space car park available, and extra parking around the area. Newton Abbot train station is also within close walking distance of the ground (0.8 miles) for those who prefer to travel via public transport.
For more information on Coach Road click here!
The Opposition
The Dons had a strong summer of squad recruitment, with nine players added to last year’s title winning side. Leanne Bell moved to south-west London from Billericay Town with Georgia Clifford returning to football after a brief spell with Swindon Town last season.
Kau’inohea Solomon-Taylor and Rosie Kite are familiar faces to the Grecians after their summer signing from Moneyfields. Solomon-Taylor will certainly be one to watch for Abbie Britton’s side as she scored three times against them last season.
AFC Wimbledon have had a steady first season to date, victories over Cheltenham Town, Milton Keynes, Watford, Billericay Town, Oxford United and Gwalia United confirming a comfortable sixth position in the current league table. Foster’s side have found the return from the Christmas break tougher, an excellent win at Oxford United (1-0) has been followed by defeats to Hashtag United (3-0) and Plymouth Argyle (1-2.)
Abbie Britton's thoughts
💬 "If the players use Sunday as motivation to spur them on for the rest of the year we'll have a very promising final six games." Abbie Britton on taking the positives from last week's defeat against Ipswich, Ishbel Zuurmond after her 50th appearance and Sunday's match against AFC Wimbledon ⬇️
The Grecian Programme
You can read Sunday's digital edition now for free! Find it below or by clicking here.
Previous Encounter
The two teams have met once already this season, Emily Donovan putting the Don’s a goal up before a spectacular Zoe Cunningham equaliser. The Grecians were then reduced to ten players under the ten minute sin bin ruling, the home side taking full advantage as they hit three goals in that period with Ashlee Hincks (2) and Elleanor Dorey sealing the points in a 4-1 win victory ⬇️
How to follow
Nothing beats live football, but if you can't make it to Coach Road on Sunday there will be live coverage on our Twitter/X and Facebook pages, and we will have reaction from Abbie Britton and a player after the match!