Overview
- Exeter City said a Barcelona supporter arrived at their St James' Park believing it was the Champions League venue in Newcastle.
- Ticketing official Adam Spencer said the man had come from London and suggested a maps search for "St James' Park" likely directed him to the wrong ground.
- The fan’s name was not disclosed, and Exeter described him as sad and embarrassed when the mistake was discovered.
- He accepted a ticket to watch Exeter City vs. Lincoln City, which finished 1-0 to Lincoln.
- In Newcastle, the Champions League first leg ended 1-1, and the two identically named stadiums are roughly 500–600 kilometers apart.