Women's Match Preview: Cheltenham Town (H)

Match preview graphic for Exeter City Women v Cheltenham Town women on Sunday, March 23 - 2pm, at St James Park

Exeter City Women return to St James Park on Sunday as they face Cheltenham Town in the Women's National League.

After playing their games at Newton Abbot's Coach Road over the winter period, the Grecians will play their fifth match this season at SJP, with one more to follow at the end of April against Watford.

In front of City is a stern test in the shape of Cheltenham Town. A win would secure safety for the Robins, however Abbie Britton's side are on the hunt for as high a finish as possible, and so Sunday promises to be an entertaining battle at the Park.

Your support makes the difference, so get your tickets now and back the Grecians to make history as they strive to finish higher than any south western side in women's football history!

Tickets

Advance ticket prices are as follows: 

  • Adults: £5 
  • Under-18: £3

Prices increase by £1 on matchday, so save time and money at the gate and buy yours today!

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. They are also available from the ticket booth in the Fan Zone on Sunday.

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Abbie Britton's thoughts

💬 "After having the weekend off there's no better place to be going back to play football at than a beautiful place like SJP." Abbie Britton on Sunday's return to SJP against Cheltenham Town ⬇️

Remote Stream

Key Timings

Heading to SJP for the first time? Or need to make note of the timings for the kick-off?

Check out our handy table below:

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Key Matchday Info Graphic for Exeter City Women v Cheltenham Town Women

The Opposition

Tom Davies’ side have had a season of mixed fortunes, excelling in cup competitions whilst showing some inconsistency in the league. 

The Robins made Round Four of this season’s FA Cup, a narrow 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers eliminating the Gloucestershire side from the competition, whilst the squad will be looking forward to a first national final next month, when they face AFC Bournemouth in the National League Plate.

League points have been harder to obtain for Town, defeats to Oxford United, Gwalia United, Watford and Hashtag United have come since the turn of the year, but last weekend’s victory at AFC Wimbledon was a significant boost to the Robins survival hopes and has them coming into today’s fixture four points clear of the relegation zone.

Town possess a talented front line, with Una Lue making her mark at tier three level, the young forward already scoring fifteen times this season. Doris Greenwood and Henna Butcher will support the threat that Lue offers in forward areas, Butcher with the winning goal in last weekend's victory. Imposing defender Emily Owen will provide a challenge for city’s own frontline, while it is a welcome back to St James Park for former Grecian Courtney Jones who looks set to partner Owen this afternoon. 

Club Shop

The club shop is open from 12pm on Sunday 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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General view of the club shop with home and away shirts on sale

Matchday Programme

The Grecian programme will be on sale in the club shop, on the bars and in the stadium kiosks at SJP on Sunday! Grab yourself an issue packed with content to keep you entertained throughout the afternoon for just £1! 

Not at the game? You can still buy a programme online direct from Curtis Sport, and any remaining copies will be sold in the club shop after the game.

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The Grecian Match Day programme promo graphic, stating how the Cheltenham edition is on sale now for £1, and subscriptions are available at Curtis-sport.com

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 fans. CONTACTLESS CARD PAYMENT AVAILABLE!

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Red or Fed 2025 menu

Centre Spot Bar

The Centre Spot Bar and Fan Zone Bar will be open from 10.30am on Sunday, with the Heritage bar opening at 11.30am!

Centre Spot Bar

Previous Encounter

Cheltenham Town Women 0 Exeter City 3 | October 13 | Women's National League

The two sides have met already this season, goals from Sarah Stacey, Sophie Gillies and Zoe Watkins sealing a 3-0 Grecians win back in October in Stacey's 100th and Emily Toogood's 150th match for City. You can read the full match report from that encounter here!

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Sarah Stacey celebrating her goal against Cheltenham Town women in her all blue away kit.

How to Follow

Nothing beats live football, but if you can't make it to St James Park on Sunday there will be live coverage on our Twitter/X and Facebook pages, and we will have reaction from the team after the match!