📝 Match Preview: Fleetwood Town (A)

The Grecians hit the road on Saturday, as they make the long trip to Highbury Stadium to face Fleetwood Town in a 3pm kick-off in Sky Bet League One.

City head to Highbury looking to arrest a run of form that has seen 10 defeats in 12 matches but face a tough test against a Cod Army side themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table.

City will be looking to build on their last League match, where Ryan Trevitt's late header earned a point against Lincoln City.

Gary Caldwell's thoughts

Gary Caldwell has given his thoughts as City face the long trip to Fleetwood Town on Saturday.

The Grecians head to Highbury looking to arrest a run of form that has seen 10 defeats in 12 matches but face a tough test against a Cod Army side themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table.

"Fleetwood are a team who have been through transition with a new manager coming in and they have changed their style," Gary said of Saturday's opponents.

Match Tickets

We have been allocated 500 tickets for this fixture which are on sale at the following prices:

Parkside (Seated)

Adult - £24
Over-65 - £19
Under-25 - £19
Under-16 - £8
Under-5 - FREE

Percy Ronson (Standing)

Adult - £22
Over-65 - £17
Under-25 - £17
Under-16 - £7
Under-5 - FREE

Disabled Supporters

Fleetwood have 7 wheelchair accessible bays for visiting supporters in the Parkside Stand. Disabled supporters pay full price for their age category with their carer admitted for free. Proof of entitlement to DLA must be provided.

Ambulant Disabled

Ambulant disabled supporters can purchas tickets in advance either in the Percy Ronson or Parkside Stand. Ambulant disabled supporters pay full price for their age category with their carer admitted free.

How to Buy

Tickets are available via your online ticketing account or in the club shop.

The Kit

We will be wearing our grey away kit for this fixture.

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Away Day Guide

Please click here to view our dedicated away day guide and plan your trip to Highbury Stadium.

The Stadium

Name: Highbury Stadium
Opened: 1939
Capacity: 5,327
Address: Park Ave, Fleetwood FY7 6SP

Football had been played in Fleetwood before a more definite picture emerged in the 1880s. Fleetwood Rangers was the first of a number of incarnations. The club reformed as Fleetwood Wanderers in 1997 and became Fleetwood Freeport just after the start of the 1997-98 season.

The Highbury ground had been empty for a couple of years with almost all the facilities vandalised. A number of willing volunteers set about clearing up. After much effort, the club was accepted for membership of the North West Counties League. At the start of the 2002-03 season, it reverted to its former name of Fleetwood Town.

Fleetwood Town now play in Sky Bet League One, with Highbury Stadium’s capacity 5,137 across four stands. These includes the Parkside Stand (2,088 seats), Memorial Stand (1,702 standing), Percy Ronson Stand (731 standing) and Highbury Stand (616 seats).

How to Get there

By Car

The postcode for the stadium is FY7 6SP

By Train

The most convenient mainline station is Blackpool North. The station is 7.5 miles from the football ground so you’ll need to grab a cab or bus.

The train from Exeter St Davids takes around 5 hours and involves 2 changes, however the latest train back leaves at 4.50pm so an overnight stay would be required.

Click here to plan your journey.

Grecian Travel

Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, will be available for City's trip to Fleetwood.

The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 7am for a fare of £44.

Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.

Currently Grecian Travel can only be booked directly.

For more information or to book please contact Simon Carnall on email at: simoncarnall77@gmail.com.

Car Parking

There is no parking at the Stadium, with away supporters advised to park in the surrounding streets or in the council-owned car parks in Fleetwood.

Central Car Park, FY7 6RE |£FREE | 15 MIN WALK | 145 SPACES
Marine Hall and Leisure Centre Car Park, FY7 6HE | £FREE | 15 MIN WALK | 164 SPACES
Gordon Road & Addison Road (street parking) FREE | 2 MIN WALK

Cars are left at your own risk.

How To Follow

Can't make it to Fleetwood on Saturday? We've got you covered.

By purchasing a video match pass at the cost of just £10 overseas or an audio match pass for just £2.50 in the UK you'll get access to the stream which includes BBC Radio Devon commentary.