**City Women make the trip to newly-promoted AFC Bournemouth this Sunday, in what will be the first competitive meeting between the sides since the Grecians sealed promotion against the Cherries in 2024.**
That memorable day saw Zoe Cunningham’s free-kick secure the vital point that sent City up, and now, a year on, Bournemouth join them in tier three after storming to their own league title unbeaten last season.
Abbie Britton’s side will be aiming to respond to last weekend’s home defeat to Lewes, as they look to build on an impressive first campaign at this level.
Match Tickets
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Entry at AFC Bournemouth's Ringwood Community Hub is free for all supporters! No ticket is required to watch City this Sunday.
**How To Get There**
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The Cherries play at Ringwood Community Hub in Ringwood, just north of Bournemouth. The postcode of the stadium is BH24 3BX, and it will take approximately two hours and 20 minutes to drive there from Exeter.
Cheltenham Town Women play at Bishop Cleeve's Kayte Lane Stadium, which has a capacity of 1,500, 50 of which is covered seating. The postcode of the stadium is GL52 3PD, and it will take approximately two hours to drive there from Exeter.
Parking is also available at the ground.
Abbie Britton's Thoughts
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"The pressure is on them, they've got a record to maintain, there's no pressure on us."
Abbie Britton previews the team's season opener away to Cheltenham Town on Grecian+ below!
City will be in their brand-new third strip for the second time this season! You can get the Grecian look [by clicking here!](https://shop.exetercityfc.com)
Previous Encounter
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This one needs no introduction, City last faced AFC Bournemouth on that fateful afternoon at the end of the 2023/24 season, as a 1-1 draw saw City promoted at their opponents' expense to the third tier. Relive that day below!