It’s the second game in 48 hours and yet another must-win game for Jon Brady’s side. Here is our match preview.
Vale viewpoint
Essentials
- Opposition: Peterborough Utd
- Date: Thursday 16th April, 7:45pm
- Competition: League One
- Viewing guide: not available in the UK / PVTV overseas
Talking points
Rotation time?
With so many games in such a short period of time, Jon Brady is expected to rotate his squad. It could see Ryan Croasdale start in midfield and Dejaune Brown upfront (in place of the now injured Jayden Stockley)
Known injury list
Jayden Stockley, Kyle John, Funso Ojo, Ben Heneghan and George Byers are all expected to miss this game.
Possible Vale line-up
Gauci – Humphreys, C.Hall, Campbell – Gabriel, Walters, Croasdale, Gordon – Waine, Brown, Archer
Jon Brady – time to rotate?
Opposition briefing
Essentials
- Name: Peterborough United
- Manager: Luke Williams
- Stadium: London Road stadium
Need to know
Meet the manager
45 year-old Luke Williams was appointed in October 2025. Williams had previous managerial spells with Swansea City, Notts County and Swindon Town. His record at Posh is fourteen wins from 32 games in charge.
Recent form
Poor. Peterborough are without a win in their last four games. Their last home win was back on the 17th March.
Last match
A 3-1 away loss to Blackpool.
Manager Luke Williams
Opposition history
Essentials
- Record appearance holder: Tommy Robson, 482
- Record goalscorer: Jim Hall, 122
- Record sale: £7m for Ivan Toney
Over the years
Brief History
Peterborough United were formed in 1934. They were elected into the Football League in 1960 and immediately won the Fourth Division title in 1960–61. They secured a place in the Championship after manager Darren Ferguson led them to consecutive promotions in 2007–08 and 2008–09 and spent three of the next four seasons in the second tier. They were relegated back into League One in 2013, although they went on to win the Football League Trophy in 2014.
Stadium
Peterborough have used the London Road stadium since their formation. It currently has a 15,000 capacity.
The London Road stadium
Archive
This site is thirty years old and has thousands of posts. Here are a couple to feature the opposition.
Head-to-head
How it stands
- Vale wins: 18
- Draws: 16
- Vale losses: 22
Previous games
Fixture history
The two sides first met in 1961 when it ended in a 1-0 home defeat for the Valiants. Vale have a wretched recent record against Posh and haven’t scored against them in their last six meetings.
Last time we met
The Valiants slumped to a 1-0 home loss in December after a late Leonard winner for the visitors.
Alex Jones was the last Vale player to score against Posh
Ben Amos – played for both
Played for both
Player connections
Vale keeper Ben Amos played a solitary game for Peterborough on loan earlier in his career. Over the years there have been several players to appear for both including striker Idris Kanu, midfielder Anthony Grant, defender Shaun Brisley and former skipper Tom Conlon
Vintage connection
Striker Ricky Miller was Neil Aspin’s showpiece signing as Port Vale manager. Signed for an undisclosed fee from Peterborough, hopes were high that he would reach the heights of his scoring exploits in non-league. However, despite scoring on his debut, his spell at Vale was a disappointment and he left by mutual consent after six goals in 35 games. He later told the media he had suffered mental health issues while in Burslem.
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The Vale Park stadium
Test your knowledge
Have you been paying attention? Here’s our traditional preview quiz
Who is the current Peterborough Utd manager?
What was the score the last time we played Peterborough?
How many times have Vale beaten Posh in competitive games?
How many games has it been since Vale scored against Peterborough?
What was the score the last time we played Peterborough?
How many times have Vale beaten Posh in competitive games?
How many games has it been since Vale scored against Peterborough?
(answers right – no cheating)
Answers
Quiz answers
Luke Williams
Port Vale 0-1 Peterborough Utd
18
Six
Quiz ratings
Today’s theme is players to appear for both
0/4 – Ricky Miller
1/4 – Idris Kanu
2/4 – Shaun Brisley
3/4 – Tom Conlon
4/4 – Anthony Grant
We re-called Jack Shorrock and James Plant from loans as soon as Brady took charge, so if so many injuries, use them .We are building 4 next season.
Play young players like Jack Shorrock and James Plant , if so many injuries, it doesn’t matter we are down.
@Marco Polo – James Plant has moved to Tranmere Rovers.
Where is Shorrock