Brief Friendly Report: Port Vale 1-3 Notts County
Midfielder George Byers was the scorer as the Valiants lost a behind closed doors friendly to Notts County on Saturday.
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A report on Port Vale’s first-ever derby win over Stoke City
After numerous previous attempts, Port Vale finally achieved a win over local rivals Stoke City in 1890. Here is a match report of the game.
Are Port Vale due another big windfall after Freddie Lawrie transfer?
Former Port Vale youth teamer Freddie Lawrie has completed a move from Aston Villa to Manchester City in a move which could earn Port Vale a further windfall on their former youngster.
The Sentinel’s 1950-51 Port Vale season preview
It’s 1950 and the start of an exciting new era for Port Vale – the move to the Vale Park stadium – here’s how the Sentinel previewed the forthcoming season…
Port Vale confirm Darren Moore’s coaching staff
Port Vale FC have confirmed the make-up of their backroom team following the departures of Lee Bradbury and Wayne Jacobs in the summer.
Brief Friendly Report: Port Vale 3-2 PFA XI
Ben Waine and Rico Richards both scored for the second successive friendly as the Valiants defeated a PFA scratch eleven in a friendly game.
Our FREE Prediction Leagues are open for the 2025-26 season
Our popular FREE League One and Premier League Prediction Leagues are now open for entry for the 2025-26 season.
Darren Moore reveals double injury blow for Valiants
Manager Darren Moore has said that while he was happy with the squad’s fitness levels during the friendly win over Bath City, there is bad news on the injury front for two Vale players.
Has Port Vale trialist goalkeeper’s identity been revealed?
Comments online have suggested that Vale’s trialist goalkeeper is a former Manchester United youth teamer.
Brief Friendly Report: Bath City 1-5 Port Vale
The free scoring Valiants made it two friendly wins in a row and twelve goals in two games as they comfortably beat Bath City on Saturday afternoon.
Port Vale 2025/26 away kit is revealed
Port Vale have revealed a retro inspired amber and black striped design as their away kit for the new season.
Bath City v Port Vale preview: Vale return to friendly action after training camp
Following their training camp at Celtic Manor, Port Vale return to the pitch and their second consecutive annual friendly game against Bath City.
Gallery: Port Vale open training session, 2025
Photos courtesy of Roy Thompson and Nick Barber from the Port Vale first-team open training session in the summer of 2025.
Nineteen signings in eleven seasons – Freddie Steele’s remarkable faith in his existing squad
Freddie Steele was the renowned manager of the awe inspiring Port Vale 1953-54 Iron Curtain side. His success was primarily due to his policy of consistent selection and faith in his squad.
Darren Moore – “we build again”
Port Vale manager Darren Moore has told BBC Radio Stoke that last season was a “base layer” and he needs more from his team this season.
Port Vale transfer rumour: Valiants linked with goalkeeper
According to the Football Insider website, Port Vale are linked to an Aston Villa goalkeeper.
Ryan Croasdale tells BBC Radio Stoke: “I want to kick on”
In one of a series of interviews from the Vale’s training camp in Wales, BBC Radio Stoke’s Phil Bowers spoke to midfielder Ryan Croasdale about his hopes for the League One season ahead.
Press clippings of Port Vale’s first-ever game against Rotherham
Port Vale first faced Rotherham United in 1929 – here are press clippings of a match preview and a match report on the game.
Press coverage of Port Vale’s first-ever promotion in the Football League
The 1929-30 season really was a remarkable campaign for Port Vale but one that is barely remembered these days. In this feature we look at how the promotion was celebrated in the local press at the time.
Port Vale lose friendly match against West Brom
A Port Vale side lost a behind closed doors friendly game to West Bromwich Albion on Friday.
Port Vale opening home game rearranged for live TV broadcast
Port Vale’s games against Cardiff City and Burton Albion have been selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports. It means Vale’s first home match will now take place on a Thursday.
Port Vale trialist moves to Scottish club
Trialist Brad Foster, who started the last two Port Vale friendly games, has agreed a move to Scottish side Ross County.
“Valiant effort” BBC Sport says retro Port Vale home kit is “one of the best kits of 2025-26 so far”
Port Vale’s retro design home kit has already received record sales, favourable reaction by Port Vale fans and opposition supporters and positive coverage in the national media. Now, it has been named as one of the thirty best kits for the new season by BBC Sport.
Former Valiants: Jason Lowe and Ethan Chislett find new clubs
Former Port Vale players Jason Lowe and Ethan Chislett have both agreed deals with new clubs.
Port Vale sign new goalkeeper and striker
Port Vale have announced the double signing of goalkeeper Marko Maroši and New Zealand International striker Ben Waine.
Port Vale trialists revealed
The identity of Port Vale’s two trialists has been revealed – although extensive social media speculation may have informed many fans already.