Overview
- Saturday's FA Cup third-round match at the Etihad kicks off at 15:00 (UK) and will not be shown live in the UK, with coverage available on Manchester City's digital channels.
- Under FA rules, each club receives 45% of gate receipts after costs with 10% retained by the FA, projecting £250,000–£400,000 for Exeter.
- Exeter’s Supporters’ Trust says it has written to Manchester City requesting a voluntary transfer of part of City’s share to the League One side.
- Manchester City has not publicly responded to the request as nearly 8,000 Exeter supporters are expected to travel for the tie.
- Exeter points to ongoing strain on its finances, including more than £600,000 in Trust loans this season and six‑figure damage from a November fire at St James Park.