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Your matchday card
Exeter v Rochdale
Saturday 12 December 2026 · 15:00 · St James Park
Leave home
3h journey each way
09:30
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
12:30
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
14:00
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
14:40
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Exeter v Rochdale: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at St James Park
Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.
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Places to eat in Exeter
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Best pubs in Exeter
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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Getting there
- St James Park station — A tiny halt right next to the ground — one of the closest station-to-stadium walks in English football.
- Exeter Central — A 20-minute walk through the city centre if St James Park services are limited.
- Driving — M5 J30 then follow signs into the city; parking near the ground is tight so arrive early.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- The Argyle pub — Traditional pub near the ground with a good pre-match atmosphere. Colours policy unknownMap
- St James's Street cafés — A few good independent cafés between the station and the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
- Ground concourse — Local pasties feature heavily — a proper Devon touch on the food front. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Exeter Cathedral
Stunning medieval cathedral in the city centre, a short walk from Central station.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Wonford Fox
Backstreet local a little further from the ground, favoured by locals over the closer pubs.
Open in mapsLudwell Valley Park
Green valley walk near St James Park, quiet and little used by away fans.
Open in mapsReal McCoy pasty shop
Small independent pasty shop near the ground, favoured by regulars over the bigger chains.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Exeter; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
St James Park station only serves a handful of trains a day — check timetables carefully.
Ground note · unverified
The Big Bank away terrace is uncovered in parts — check the forecast and dress accordingly.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Exeter
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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