Port Vale’s win over Bristol City in the FA Cup fourth round has led to a string of news releases from the club.
Fixture changes
Three League fixtures will have to be changed as a result of Vale’s cup run and also Stockport’s exploits in the Trophy. The games are as follows:
- Peterborough United vs Port Vale TBC
- Port Vale vs Bradford City – Vale Park, Wednesday 11th March 2026, 19:45
- Stockport County vs Port Vale TBC
VAR to be in place on Sunday
The controversial VAR system will be in use at Vale Park for the first time for the cup clash against Sunderland. VAR is used from the fifth round of the FA Cup.
If VAR is called upon during Sunday’s game, the referee will explain the decision directly from the pitch via the PA system, with the decision being relayed via the scoreboard.
Ticket prices for Sunderland game announced
Port Vale have announced ticket prices and availability for Sunday’s game.
You can read the full pricing structure and schedule of release through this link.
Match officials announced
Experienced official Anthony Taylor has been selected to take charge of Sunday’s Emirates FA Cup fifth round match against Sunderland.
He will be joined by assistants, Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn. Ben Toner joins them as the fourth official.
As VAR will be used for this game. Michael Salisbury will be on hand as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) with Peter Wright supporting as Additional Video Assistant Referee (AVAR).
Great win
All played well waine is coming good for us lets win sunday give everyone a big boost to try to stay up
What about supporters whoi came last season who don’t want to come this season and watch a dreadful performance whoever have been going for years discrace this point system won’t be going to the vale again the club just don’t care
If Vale win Sunday and have their Easter fixtures postponed and rearranged, we will end the season playing Saturday/Tuesday/Thursday for a few weeks