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Barcelona Fan Mistakes St James' Park, Ends Up at Exeter City Game

Exeter staff comped him into their League One match as a goodwill gesture.

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.