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Nearly 8,000 Exeter City fans will be making the trip to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday
A general view of the Etihad Stadium before the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match between Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Photo: Dave Rowntree/PPAUK
A general view of the Etihad Stadium before the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match between Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Photo: Dave Rowntree/PPAUK
Nearly 8,000 Exeter City fans will be making the trip to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, January 10, for their FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester City. Ahead of the game against the Premier League side, Exeter City have released an away day guide for fans making the trip.
The journey from Exeter to the Etihad Stadium is a 219 mile one and is expected to take roughly four hours and 20 minutes each way. Fans are being warned that all Blue Badge and stadium car parking is already sold out.
The best bet is city centre parking, says the club, which recommends the Booth Street West car park (M15 6GD), a 30-minute walk from the ground. Alternatively, the Etihad Campus has its own Metrolink tram stop, with services running every six minutes from the city centre (a return ticket costs £3.50).
Inside the ground, the Exeter fans will be housed in the South Stand, with turnstiles (L1, L2, and L3) opening at 1pm - two hours before the 3pm kick-off.
Important Security & Bag Policy - Manchester City operates a strict bag policy. Only small handheld bags (A4 size or smaller) are permitted. Backpacks and rucksacks are banned, though a bag drop is available in the 'Grey' car park for a £10 fee.
A Cashless Stadium - The Etihad is a fully cashless venue. All food and drink concessions inside the ground will only accept card or mobile payments.
Re-admission - Manchester City operates a strict no re-admission policy and there will not be an opportunity to leave and re-enter the stadium.
Under-14s - Supporters under-14 are not allowed to enter the stadium without an Adult (over-18). As a result, and in-line with reasonable adjustments, any supporter who is under-14 must attend with their parent/guardian and are required to pay the prevailing rate for both their seats. For the avoidance of doubt, this applies to all disabled supporters, whether walking ambulant or who require the use of a wheelchair.
Over-14 and under-18 - Supporters over-14 and under-18 can enter the stadium unaccompanied however they are not allowed to be responsible for another supporter. Only supporters over-18 can be responsible for a child under-18.
Food and Drink - Outside the East Stand, there will be food units, a bar and a retail pop-up. Concessions on the concourse will be open until the end of half-time. The Etihad Stadium is a cashless venue, so cash payments will not be accepted.
A variety of hot and cold food and beverages are available, including several Halal and Vegan options. Pubs in the local vicinity are used by home supporters. Drinking is not allowed in public areas across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Police have advised that Exeter fans may be asked to remain in their seats for a short period after the final whistle to allow the immediate areas outside to clear.
For those unable to make the trip, there is no live UK TV coverage due to FA Cup broadcast restrictions as the game was not selected by TNT Sports for coverage, but full audio commentary will be available via Grecian+. We will have coverage on DevonLive as well
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