United’s match preparations for the 2026/27 campaign will begin in earnest tomorrow, as Jimmy Ball’s new-look Gulls make the short trip to Newton Abbot to take on Buckland Athletic at the VX3 Stadium – Homers Heath (04/07/26 2pm KO).
With another bumper crowd of over 1,000 fans expected to attend The Gulls’ opening pre-season friendly, supporters are strongly urged to purchase their tickets in advance.
Tickets can be purchased online now HERE
With gates opening at 11am and a whole host of off-field facilities on offer, including indoor / outdoor bars, barbeque, ice cream van and kitchen, there’s plenty of reasons for the combined Yellow Armies of Torquay and Buckland to get there early and enjoy the festivities in the summer sun.
There will also be live outdoor entertainment from 4pm, with live music allowing both sets of fans to mingle after the final whistle.
Ticket Prices
- Adults £10
- Concessions £7
- Children (Under 16) £3
Stadium Address: The VX3 Stadium – Homers Heath, Kingskerswell Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5JU
Tomorrow’s Opponents
Buckland have earned a reputation as one of the most hospitable clubs in the Jewson Western League, however, Bucks fans will be hoping their generosity doesn’t extended to the football pitch in 2026/27, as they look to finally realise their ambitions of promotion to the Southern League after numerous near-misses.
Last season’s 7th-placed finish saw Athletic miss out on the replicating the previous campaign’s play-off participation, however, with manager Matt Cusack now having had a whole season to assess and reshape his squad, Buckland will surely be amongst the favourites to succeed next term.
Coby White, who recently progressed through to United’s Elite Under-19 pathway, enjoyed valuable game time at Homers Heath last term, and is set to do so again once the new season commences. He’s not the only Bucks player with Plainmoor connections though, although former Torquay centre-forward Jared Lewington missed the whole of 2025/26 through injury.
With the hosts having shown up well against The Gulls many times in the past, Saturday’s encounter is sure to be another competitive, but enjoyable, one!
Torquay United – Pre-Season Schedule 2026
- Saturday, July 4 – Buckland Athletic (A), 2pm
- Wednesday, July 8 – Cullompton Rangers (A), 7pm
- Saturday, July 11 – Brixham AFC (A), 3pm
- Tuesday, July 14 – Plymouth Parkway (A), 7.30pm
- Saturday, July 18 – Weston-super-Mare (A) 3pm KO
- Tuesday, July 21 – Plymouth Argyle (H), 7.30pm KO
- Saturday, July 25 – Cardiff City U21s (H) 12pm KO
- Friday, July 31 – Exeter City (H), 7.30pm
The Early Bird Is Here To Stay!
Having taken on board supporter feedback, an amendment to our Plainmoor Pass pricing arrangements will see our Early Bird discount rate remain in place until the first home game of the 2026/27 season!
With prices frozen across the board, United’s unique season ticket package, Plainmoor Pass, now offers supporters more value than ever before, with holders able to access over 40 men’s, women’s and youth team matches held at Plainmoor throughout 2026/27.
Looking to spread the cost? The addition of Klarna to our other payment methods has provided Gulls fans with a flexible alternative to paying in a one-off payment. Further information regarding Klarna can be found HERE.
