Port Vale’s League Cup and Football League Trophy opponents confirmed
Port Vale’s League Cup opponents have been revealed while the final composition of their Football League Trophy group has been decided.
Football League Cup
The Valiants have been drawn at home to Championship side Rotherham United.
The Millers will visit Vale Park, with the tie to be played the week commencing Tuesday 9th August 2022.
Last season, Vale lost in the first round to League One opponents Sunderland.
Football League Trophy
In the Football League Trophy (Papa Johns Trophy) the Valiants have been placed into Northern Group C with fellow League One side, Shrewsbury Town and League Two newcomers, Stockport County. A further draw placed a B side into the group and in Vale’s case it was the Wolves U21 side.
Last season, Port Vale lost in the second round after a penalty shootout against League One side Rotherham United.