Barcelona fan's navigation mishap leads to unexpected adventure with exeter

A Barcelona supporter's journey to watch his team play Newcastle in the Champions League ended up 366 miles off course when he arrived at the wrong St James' Park on Tuesday.

Accidental shrimper finds new football home

Instead of presenting his ticket to a Newcastle match, the Spaniard found himself at the turnstiles of Exeter City's St James Park, ready to witness a League One showdown between the Gulls and Lincoln City.

Exeter staff took pity on the lost fan, providing him with a complimentary ticket and welcoming him to watch their team play, despite their 1-0 defeat to league leaders Lincoln.

The Barcelona supporter, who had traveled from London, was initially devastated by the mix-up but grateful for the kindness of strangers.