Exeter set for huge FA Cup third round tie against Man City

It's after the Grecians booked their place in the next round for the second year running

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 9th Dec 2025

Exeter City are set for a huge tie against Premier League giants Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup.

The Grecians booked their place in the next round for the second year running with a four-nil win over Wycombe Wanderers at St James Park.

The match is due to take place on the weekend of Saturday 10th, 2026.

Manager Gary Caldwell said: "It's a great draw for us and it is big financially to get a Premier League team away from home.

We've got one of the biggest from a football sense, and coming up against Pep Guardiola will be a huge challenge.

I'm sure all players and staff will be looking forward to it and it's so exciting for the fans, so we hope to see as many Grecians as possible in Manchester!"

Tickets aren't yet available, though.

On their X account bosses Tweeted: "Look, we know you're all excited...

But please don't contact the ticket office, or reception, to ask about the game - we don't know anything else at the moment!"

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