Exeter City make one the shortest trip of the season on Saturday as they travel to face Bristol Rovers in a 3pm kick-off at the Memorial Stadium.
Making the trip to the Memorial Stadium? Check out all you need to know:
Match Tickets
Tickets are now SOLD OUT for the trip to Bristol. Thank you for your support!
There will be no on the day sales at the stadium.
The Stadium
- Name: The Memorial Stadium
- Opened: 1921
- Capacity: 9832
- Address: Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AQ
The Memorial Ground was originally the home of Bristol Rugby Club. Although the Rugby Club are no longer in residence and Bristol Rovers have been residents for over 20 years.
How to get there
By Car
The postcode for the stadium is BS7 OAQ. The trip from Exeter takes around an hour and a half.
The Memorial Stadium is located on Filton Avenue, just off the Gloucester Road (A38) and is approximately 2 miles from the centre of Bristol.
By Train
The nearest train station to the Memorial Stadium is the newly opened Ashley Down Station.
Situated on Muiller Road, Ashley Down is just a short walk to the Memorial Stadium, with services regularly attending the station from Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester.
Click here to plan your train journey.
Taxis
Uber and Private Hire services operate in Bristol, and many are wheelchair accessible and can provide a suitable alternative to the bus or car. The recommended point of drop off is Filton Avenue as this is the only access point to the ground.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel is now sold out for the trip to Bristol Rovers!
Pick up points:
- Exeter (City Centre) - Unit 1 Nightclub - EX1 2AZ
- Exeter (Junction 29) - Honiton Road (opposite the Park and Ride, next to Miller & Carter) - EX1 3QS
- Cullompton - M5, Junction 28 Services - EX15 1NS
- Tiverton - M5, Junction 27 Services - EX16 7HD
- Taunton - M5, Junction 25, BP Garage - TA1 2UH
Parking
The Memorial Stadium has limited parking. There might be street parking available in the roads close to the stadium, but make sure you check first and follow local road signs. Supporters travelling to the ground are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible.
There are a handful of parking spaces available for our disabled visitors which can be booked via Clare McDonagh at ticketing@bristolrovers.co.uk
At the Stadium
The Memorial Stadium is a cashless venue.
There is a dedicated away bar for drinks and entertainment before the game.
The Weather
The forecast is looking great for Saturday, with highs of 19 at the time of kick-off, so make sure you wear some sunscreen!
Total Distance
The total distance from Exeter is 81.6 miles and will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there depending on traffic.