Match Preview: Nottingham Forest (H)

Match Preview: Nottingham Forest (H)

Nottingham Forest preview

The Grecians have a chance to make history on Tuesday night, as we host Premier League side Nottingham Forest in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup, 8pm at a SOLD OUT St James Park.

It's been 44 years since City booked a place in the fourth round of the prestigious competition back in 1981 - they even went all the way to the quarter-finals that year! A 4-2 win at Maidstone United secured a fourth round tie against Leicester City, and a Dave Pullar strike later and City came away with a 1-1 draw.

City host a Nottingham Forest team that are in incredible form this season, they sit third in the Premier League, having dispatched Brighton & Hove Albion 7-0 last time out!

The magic of the FA Cup means anything can happen on the night and your support makes all the difference at the Park, so make some noise for the Grecians on Tuesday night under the lights!

Match Tickets

Tickets for Exeter City's Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie against Nottingham Forest have now SOLD OUT!

Thank you for your incredible support!

There is no waiting list for this fixture, and supporters are asked to monitor the club website and social media where we will communicate if any tickets are made available through returns. 

Gary Caldwell's Thoughts

Gary Caldwell has given his thoughts as the Grecians' prepare to take on Premier League high-flyers Nottingham Forest in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Tuesday evening.

"We are incredibly excited, but we still are a few days away from the game so the preparation really starts now. The emphasis is firmly on Forest and what we really need to do for this game."

Hear more from Gary below:

Remote Stream

The Kit

City will be in our traditional red and white home strip for the match.

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Jack Fitzwater

Match Sponsors

A big thank you to our match sponsor Electric Centre, match ball sponsor Griffin Accountants and programme sponsor New Vision Windows and Doors. We also have Exeter College as sleeve sponsor and captain sponsor Jarman Ward.

We hope you have a great evening with us.

Stadium Info

Please note that St James Road will be closed to vehicles from 6pm on Tuesday night.

Due to the position of the TV Studio for ITV, and for safety reasons we are unable to open the Jungle Path Bar. The temporary structures installed as part of the ITV broadcast production have reduced the available area and therefore there will be no alcohol on sale for this match in the Big Bank Jungle Path area.

Refreshment and toilet facilities will remain available in this area, but supporters are kindly asked not to congregate once these have been used.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Key Timings

If you're heading to SJP for the first time, or if you need a reminder of the key opening times for various areas of the stadium, here is all the important info.

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Match info for 8pm

Club Shop

The club shop is open from 9am on Tuesday 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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Exeter City club shop

Junior Grecians Zone

The Junior Grecians Zone is open from 5pm to members and 6pm 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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Red or Fed 2025 menu

Kenniford Farm are also here with all their usual local offerings!

Centre Spot Bar

The Centre Spot Bar will be open from 5pm on Tuesday. 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.

How to Follow

Due to FA Cup rules, neither UK or overseas viewers have access to watch the match. Audio and match day passes aren't available for FA Cup matches. If you have a monthly or annual subscription, you will have access to audio commentary.

We will, also be providing coverage on our X, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky account, where there will be post match reaction from Gary Caldwell and a player.

For supporters with a Sky subscription, the match will be available to watch on Sky Sports+.

Previous Encounter

Exeter City 0 Nottingham Forest 5 | 21/4/1951 | Division three south

The FA Cup clash will be the first competitive meeting of the sides in 73 years, where City fell to a 5-0 defeat at SJP.

The sides met in 1979 for Nicky Jennings testimonial.

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Nottingham Forest programme 1951