Exeter Tickets

[dknward2]

Just thought I would start this as we are just over two weeks to the big kick off

Tickets left
South stand - 386
East stand - 1405
West stand - 1216

Obviously we can open more sections but looking good so far

[colincramb]

It’s ok, but no better. Probably equates to less than 6800 sold so far

[Nudga]

Would be good to know what our official capacity is nowadays. 

[dknward2]

It’s ok, but no better. Probably equates to less than 6800 sold so far

What I was more interested in seeing was that less than 400 in the south stand, so anyone wanting to wait for the day could be in for a shock that it is already sold out.

Could really do with drfc twitter and Facebook to start banging the drum and get it sold out.

We all know how incredible the stadium can feel with a full home support in full voice

[colincramb]

Would be good to know what our official capacity is nowadays. 

Last few ‘sell outs’ have been around the 13500-13800 mark, but without sell out away ends. So I would hazard a guess somewhere around 14500 at most

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Would be good to know what our official capacity is nowadays. 

Last few ‘sell outs’ have been around the 13500-13800 mark, but without sell out away ends. So I would hazard a guess somewhere around 14500 at most

I think the number of seats are 14975. Of course, we wouldn't be able to sell that many for a football match due to segregation and pinch points.

I think the club, the safety officers, the fans groups do a good job in managing the numbers, releasing blocks which can be dependant on the take up of the opposition fans and the blocks allocated to them.

There is no exact number as it will depend on a number of factors and decisions made as demand for seats increase nearer to kick off.

The Bradford game last season shows how easily things can kick off, so I think the decision to limit their numbers with wider segregation areas was fully justified. It felt and sounded like a full house and turned out to be a great result and occasion so, whether there was  13500 or 14500 in attendance isn't really the biggest consideration.

It would be great if we could get to a point where we can confidently limit away fans to 2000 ish to accommodate increased  numbers of home fans.

Edit. For benchmarks.
First home match v Accrington last season. 6,423

First home match League One (2017) following promotion from League Two v Gillingham 7,512

I think the away followings won't be too much different, so will we do better than 7512?

[dknward2]

Expecting 8000 personally

[vaya]

Expecting 8000 personally

Big dinner party. Best of luck.

[sf9944]

I agree with most of Baz’s post above but out of interest….

We are almost certain to have multiple games this season where we will be capable of selling the entire away end (north stand). Given what happened with the Bradford fixture is there a suggestion that we might limit away allocations again?

Will lose a lot of revenue if we do.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I agree with most of Baz’s post above but out of interest….

We are almost certain to have multiple games this season where we will be capable of selling the entire away end (north stand). Given what happened with the Bradford fixture is there a suggestion that we might limit away allocations again?

Will lose a lot of revenue if we do.

It's a good question. The Bradford game was the penultimate game with alot at stake. Had it been mid season and more of a 'routine' game, then we probs would have given them more...but there probably would have been less home fans??

An added complication is clubs have to agree allocations months in advance. If clubs buy min away allocations, then ask for more, I don't think they get refunds for the unsold tickets anymore. So, clubs will probably be conservative with the numbers they request.

[EasyforDennis]

Expecting 8000 personally

Bearing in mind there will be quite a few people on holiday and the cricket season hasn't finished yet 8k would be a good crowd.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Expecting 8000 personally

Bearing in mind there will be quite a few people on holiday and the cricket season hasn't finished yet 8k would be a good crowd.

Plus Donny Races.

[dknward2]

Quick update

South stand - 329
East stand - 1344
West stand - 1191

Hopefully see the south stand sell out for our first game back in league one

[Move DRFC]

Not even thought about getting tickets yet but will be 4 or 5 of us going.

[dknward2]

Quick update

South stand - 329
East stand - 1344
West stand - 1191

Hopefully see the south stand sell out for our first game back in league one

2 days later now

South Stand - 289
East Stand - 1326
West Stand - 1187

So not movement East and West but now under 300 for the south.

With 2 weeks to go think it’s great

[Alan Southstand]

If those numbers are correct and all sth’s attend, we’ll be looking at crowd of between 8 and 9,000? I’m assuming there will not be many making the treck from Devon.

[dknward2]

Remember that not all sections in the east and west are open but my guess for now is 8,200 which would be great as can only see Exeter bringing 200/300

[dknward2]

South stand now at 244
East stand 1295
West stand 1167

Let’s sell out the south

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Good to see the central block of the West has sold out already.

[dknward2]

Ok three days since my last update and the South has less than 200 tickets left.

South stand - 188
East Stand - 1243
West Stand - 1115

Carry on like this and the South should be sold out in the next 4 days.

Good result against Blackpool in our last friendly should see it sold out for Exeter.

Really surprised that the club haven’t been trying to push it now it’s dropped under 200 tickets left (in the south stand). Just a simple don’t miss out email and post across social media.

[idler]

I wonder if some of last season’s  South Stand regulars will miss out this season if we go on a good run. Those that buy their tickets on the day could possibly not have that option. Not everyone can afford a season ticket and if you live a distance away can’t drop in and get one midweek. I know there is the option to buy online or on the phone if you aren’t sure that you can get to a game until the day you might have to move to the East or West stand.

[ravenrover]

Anyone else receive the e mail asking for the attached poster for the Exeter game to be printed and displayed?

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Anyone else receive the e mail asking for the attached poster for the Exeter game to be printed and displayed?

Ah, that's where I saw it. Must admit, I didn't fully read the email.

[Albert Trousers]

Remember that not all sections in the east and west are open but my guess for now is 8,200 which would be great as can only see Exeter bringing 200/300

Exeter are better followed than you think, I'd expect 600.

[Usher wide.]

Will the big banner be making an appearance in the south stand?

[RoversInSpain]

Quite a unique game, as it’s only the 3rd time Rovers have played Exeter in 27 years in a league match.

[BobG]

That made me laugh RiS. I get your point of course and it is something of interest, but having played Exeter 3 times in 27 years, it can hardly be called unique can it?! Rare certainly. Unique? No. 

Cheers!

BobG

[Dutch Uncle]

Expecting 8000 personally

Big dinner party. Best of luck.

By my maths he will need 8 fishes a 3 and a bit loaves of bread..... and a little helping hand 

[RoversInSpain]

That made me laugh RiS. I get your point of course and it is something of interest, but having played Exeter 3 times in 27 years, it can hardly be called unique can it?! Rare certainly. Unique? No. 

Cheers!

BobG

Damn! I was trying to build it up a bit for more ticket sales…..You’ve spotted the sales pitch!

[dknward2]

5:30 update

South Stand -119
East Stand - 1183
West Stand - 1074