It's the Devon Derby at Coach Road on Wednesday evening, as Exeter City Women host Plymouth Argyle in the Women's National League Southern Premier.
This is the third meeting between the sides this season, with the Grecians winning the first two meetings at Home Park 3-0 and 5-1. With both teams fighting for points at either end of the table, it promises to be a feisty encounter under the lights, and one where we need your backing!
Tickets
Show your stripes and back the team in the Devon Derby on Wednesday Night!
Tickets are selling fast, so purchase yours in advance to save time and money at the gate, and please arrive in plenty of time.
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.
The Opposition
James Bradley brings his Plymouth Argyle side to Coach Road on Wednesday evening for the third out of four Devon Derbies this season.
Bradley took over from the departed Ryan Perks at the end of February and will be keen to continue the good run of form that the Pilgrims are currently in. A home win over Lewes (2-1) was followed by an impressive late win at AFC Wimbledon (2-1), and a 2-2 draw with Billericay in the Greens last league fixture ensuring that they are in the fight to retain their Premiership South status for next season.
Plymouth have a number of experienced players to call in on the run in, as Caitlin Smith, Georgia Wilson and Ava Kuyken all have experience of playing in the Championship whilst Argyle regulars Immy Crawford, Panagiota Papaioannou, and Charlotte Whitmore all have experience of successfully negotiating tight relegation battles.
The Programme
On sale around the ground on Wednesday, the Grecian matchday programme is fantastic value for £1, packed with content to keep you entertained throughout your evening!
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.
Because of the larger crowd expected at Coach Road on Wednesday, we'd like to encourage all supporters to leave plenty of time to reach Coach Road ahead of the 7.45pm kick-off.
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!
Previous Encounter
The two teams have met twice already this season, with City winning on both occasions at Home Park. The latest of which came in the second round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup, where goals from Sarah Stacey (2), Mollie Taylor, Sophie Gillies and George Barbour-Gresham sealed an emphatic 5-1 victory ⬇️
How to follow
Nothing beats live football, but if you can't make it to Coach Road on Wednesday 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!