ST JAMES PARK (EXETER)
St James Park (Exeter) has been a League ground for 102 seasons
from 1 Jul 2008 to the current day
and from 1 Jul 1920 to 30 Jun 2003
The 99th ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 8,541
Opened: 1904
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Exeter City | 9 Sep 1904 | Current | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 3 in 1920, relegated to the Football Conference in 2003 and promoted via the Play-Offs in 2008. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1920 | Exeter City | Founder member of Division 3 |
| 30 Jun 2003 | Exeter City | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2008 | Exeter City | Promoted to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Originally known as St Jamesβ Field, it was in use for rugby when Exeter United FC moved in in 1894 and, following their 1904 merging with St Sidewellβs FC to form Exeter City FC, a stand was opened on the west side in 1908. The facilities also included banking on the east side but the site was so restricted that the pitch length was below the statutory FA minimum limit of 100 yards. In 1911 this was overcome when additional land was acquired, allowing the pitch to be lengthened, an embankment to be constructed at the north end and a narrow strip of standing accommodation to be installed at the south
Following their admission to the Football League in 1921, the ground was purchased for Β£5,000, a cover erected on the east side and a new main stand (replacing the original which burned down in 1925) built on the west side. The record attendance of 20,984 was set at the FA Cup 6th Round replay v. Sunderland (2-4) on March 4th, 1931, and the subsequent extension of the cover on the east side proved to be the last alteration to the ground before the 1980s.
In 1985 the east side was refurbished with the installation of a new cover and concrete terracing but this was all demolished in 2000 and replaced with a 2,200 seat stand whilst a new cover and terracing were installed at the north end giving a capacity at the end of the 2001/2 season of 9,036 with 3,865 seats. The pitch size was 113 x 71 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- St James' Park Stadium Way, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PX
- Main phone
- 01392 411 243
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£18, Concessions Β£12, Under 18's Β£6, Family Ticket (1 Adult + 1 Child) Β£23
- Food & drink
- The Victoria Inn Good food at ridiculous prices, improved beer selection since we were here two years ago, there is also the Duke of York come out of St Davidβs walk down Street. Then walk down Sidwell Street for about four minutes and the pub is on the corner on the left no food small but good beer
The Wells Tavern is 100 yards from the ground really friendly boozer with 4 real ales and a proper cider on very away fan friendly.
- If driving
- Exit the M5 at junction 30, and then follow the signs for Middlemoor. Take the second exit at Middlemoor roundabout (signed Heavitree). Follow signs for City Centre, going through Heavitree (approx. 2 miles). Past the police station on your right, then at the bottom of the hill turn right at the roundabout into Western Way (signed Pinhoe and Broadclyst). At the next roundabout, take the second exit, and then at the top of the hill (Old Tiverton Road) first left into St. James' Road.
There is no parking around the ground as the locals have a parking permit in operation so park in the town centre the best is at the Guildhall in Queen Street or new St Nicholas Abbey Car Park in Smythen Street both are an easy walk to the ground
- Public transport
- Train to St Davidβs in Exeter or you can use the local line to St James which beside the ground up the path to the ground it may be longer from St Davidβs but the locals friendly in all the pubs.
The walking without going to the pub is up St Clements Lane on to Howell Road after half a mile turn left into Blackwell Road, then turn left into Pennsylvania Road and then turn right cross the road 200 yards York Road and then 200yards up the road turn into Oxford Road the ground is at the top of the road.
MAP
St James Park (Exeter)