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Exeter City Postpones Burton Albion Clash After St James Park Fire

Safety officials ruled the ground unfit pending repairs to critical safety systems.

Overview

  • Saturday's League One fixture was called off following discussions with the Safety Advisory Group.
  • The blaze wrecked the control room and knocked out power to the Adam Stansfield Stand plus PA, fire alarms, first aid facilities and internal networks.
  • The club said extensive repairs and essential safety testing could not be completed in time for supporters to attend safely.
  • Repair work is ongoing, with a new date to be confirmed once the stadium passes required checks.
  • Exeter and its Supporters' Trust launched crowdfunding to bridge costs before insurance proceeds, raising about £44,000 so far.