‘He looked devastated’: club tells of Barcelona fan who ended up in Exeter

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Steven MorrisMarch 12, 2026 at 06:27 PM

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A Barcelona fan mistakenly traveled to Exeter, a city 366 miles from Newcastle, hoping to attend a Champions League match against Newcastle United. The fan, believed to be in his late 20s or early 30s, arrived at Exeter City's St James Park on Tuesday, unaware he was at the wrong stadium. Exeter City staff, noticing his Newcastle vs. Barcelona ticket, realized his error and offered him a seat for their League One match against Lincoln City. The fan watched part of the game before leaving. The incident has garnered widespread attention, with companies now trying to locate the embarrassed supporter.

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Reece Cole 30% London 40% Lincoln City 50% St James Park 60% St James’ Park 60% Barcelona ×270% Newcastle United ×270% Exeter ×580% Exeter City ×490% Adam Spencer ×490%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Exeter

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