Accrington ST face Exeter City in League Two opener
Accrington ST will be looking to get their first points of the campaign on the board as they face Exeter City at St James Park in their League Two opener. The visitors began their league campaign with a 1-0 defeat away at Grimsby Town last weekend, despite a committed performance on the road.
Why it matters for Accrington ST
The fixture represents the first meeting between the two clubs since City's emphatic 5-0 win back in March 2023. Accrington ST will be hoping home advantage can provide the perfect response as they look to put their opening-day disappointment behind them.
What comes next?
The fixture is scheduled for a 3pm kick-off, with tickets still on sale at advance pricing. League standing: 12th in League Two, 1 pts, 0W-1D-0L from 1 games, recent form D. Goals this season: 2 scored, 2 conceded (0 goal difference). Title race: 2 points behind leaders Walsall. Next fixture: vs Port Vale (at home, 2027-02-27) (21st in the table).
Exeter City return to St James Park for the first time in the 2026/27 Sky Bet League Two campaign when Accrington ST visit on Saturday, August 22 (3pm). It is the Grecians’ first home league fixture of the new season and Matt Taylor’s side will be looking to put their opening-day disappointment behind them. City began their League Two campaign with a 1-0 defeat away at Grimsby Town last weekend, despite a committed performance on the road.
The fixture represents the first meeting between the two clubs since City's emphatic 5-0 win back in March 2023. For City, Saturday is also an opportunity to welcome supporters back to St James Park for the club’s first home league match of the campaign.
Alan Banks tribute
Prior to kick-off we will be holding a minute's applause for club legend Alan Banks. All associated with Exeter City were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Club legend Alan Banks at the age of 87. Affectionately known as 'Banksy', Alan was one of the greatest players ever to wear the red and white. Across two spells at St James Park, he made 258 league appearances and became the first player in the club's history to score 100 league goals, finishing with a remarkable tally of 101.
