Gloucester Match-Day Plans

We all know match-days at Sandy Park are something special and this weekend’s is no different as Exeter Chiefs prepare to kick-off the defence of their LV= Cup crown at home to Premiership rivals Gloucester this Saturday (3pm).

Months on from that magical day against Northampton Saints, the Chiefs have again selected a powerful mix of youth and experience for the visit of the Cherry & Whites. And among those set to feature are skipper Dean Mumm and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, both of whom will be making their first starts alongside the likes of experienced stars such as Brett Sturgess, James Scaysbrook, Dave Lewis, Ceri Sweeney, Fetu'u Vainikolo and Tom James.

Youth also gets it's chance with roles in the starting line-up for the likes of Jerry Sexton, Sam Simmonds, Sam Skinner, Max Bodilly and Jack Arnott - all of whom will be lining up in front of stars from Exeter's past as the Rugby Club plays host to it's annual Past Players' Day in the Chiefs Suite.

 

PRE-MATCH

With LV= Cup action returning to Sandy Park for the first time this season, the stadium opens to the general public from 12pm, where upon supporters can make use of the many match-day bars and food outlets, which for this season also includes a new match-day carvery.

The two-course carvery, which can be booked in advance via the official Chiefs website, is priced at £16 per person and is available in the County Suite with sittings at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Walk-up diners are welcome on match-days, but be advised that if demand is high you run the risk of missing a particular sitting.

Ahead of kick-off itself, our Match-Day Events team will be busy bringing you a host of activities to help build up our unique match-day atmosphere, whilst our announcer James Chubb will be on hand to give you all the team news and club announcements.

For those taking in our Corporate Experience for the day, they will have a special Halloween Weekend Treat as England stars Henry Slade and Jack Nowell, together with Mitch Lees and Tom Johnson, will be helping to do pre-match Q&A sessions with all of our guests.

 

HALF TIME

Having been given the week off due to European regulations, our famous 'Derek The Otter' is back in action as he lines-up a string of contestants to not only test their kicking skills, but at the same time then win the chance to tackle the Otter Brewery mascot and win a case of beer.

Supporters will also get the chance to win some of the award-winning Darts Farm Cheese in our latest ‘Cheesy Tune’, which this week will be brought to you with the soundtrack of 'Timewarp' as voted by listeners of Radio Exe.

 

POST-MATCH

It all begins with the traditional Man of the Match award presentations on the pitch, before we invite you all inside to the Exeter Suite for a night of musical mayhem brought to you by our two bands - The Usual Suspects and Sweet Armageddon

With food and drink aplenty available, why leave the party early as you can dance the night away before then making the most of our late Bus Services back into the City Centre.

For those yet to have purchased tickets for the game, either click online by visiting the Chiefs official website or buy direct from the Ticket Office, which all be open from 12pm.

 

TRANSPORT

As always the usual match-day buses will be operation courtesy of both Stagecoach and Dartline - click here for further details - whilst match-day parking is available at a cost of £5 per vehicle at the near Westpoint Arena.