Relegation explainer #2 – blunders by Port Vale’s owners
The second in a series of articles looking at what went wrong for Port Vale during the 2025-26 season.
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Former Valiants round-up – Conlon released, Rodney promoted
This is a round-up of the latest news involving some former Valiants and covers the 2025-26 season.
Port Vale confirm end of sponsorship deals
Port Vale FC have confirmed that three of their long-running sponsorship deals have now ended.
Relegation explainer #1 – Port Vale’s forward failings
The first in a series of articles looking at what went wrong for Port Vale during the 2025-26 season.
OVF Star Man – Hernandez racks up awards as John is crowned star man of the season
In our final OVF Star Man article, we can confirm that defender Kyle John is the overall winner but winger Onel Hernandez picked up a series of late star man awards.
Port Vale retained list – Ojo released, four transfer listed
Port Vale have announced their retained list which sees Funso Ojo released alongside Ben Heneghan.
“Begins next week” – Port Vale issue update on pitch work and other developments
Port Vale have announced that work on the club’s new hybrid pitch is to begin imminently.
“Would be a great option for me” – Port Vale striker Ruari Paton hints at St Johnstone more
Port Vale striker Ruari Paton says that St Johnstone is a “brilliant club” and that it would be a “great option” to move to the Scottish side.
Port Vale squad explainer – which players are under contract and for how long?
There’s been plenty of talk about the future of various Port Vale players so we’ve researched when their contracts end.
“We looked flat” – Jon Brady on Port Vale’s loss to Lincoln City
Port Vale manager Jon Brady was characteristically blunt as he summed up Port Vale’s 2-0 home loss to League One champions Lincoln City.
Port Vale 0-2 Lincoln City – season ends on a low after home loss to leaders
Vale were comfortably beaten by leaders Lincoln at Vale Park in the final game of a dreadful season. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Lincoln City preview – down meets up in season finale
There will be celebrations in one stand and disappointment in the others as the two sides face very different futures. Here’s our final preview of the season.
“They have certainly delivered” – Jon Brady on Port Vale’s win over Stockport County
Port Vale manager Jon Brady was full of praise after his side put in arguably one their best performances of the season beating promotion-chasing Stockport County 2-1.
Stockport County 1-2 Port Vale – relegated Valiants stun Stockport with deserved away win
Early goals from Martin Sherif and Jordan Gabriel stunned Edgeley Park as Vale ended up worthy winners over promotion chasing Stockport. Here’s our match report.
Kyle John crowned as official Port Vale player of the season
In a low-key announcement, undoubtedly due to the Valiants’ awful season, the club have announced that defender Kyle John has been named the club’s player of the season.
Stockport County v Port Vale preview – end nears for dreadful Port Vale season
The Valiants will probably be keen to get through this game (and another against title holders Lincoln) unscathed. Here’s our preview.
“You have to spend money” – Jon Brady on improving Port Vale’s attack
Port Vale manager Jon Brady has said the club cannot rely on free transfer additions to improve their goal-shy attack.
Opinion: has Hernandez boosted his hopes of a Port Vale contract?
Rob Fielding has changed his mind on veteran Onel Hernandez, who seems to be pushing for a new deal with the club. Here are his thoughts.
Jon Brady on Port Vale’s loss at Plymouth: “the quality is lacking”
Port Vale manager Jon Brady said his side lacked quality after they lost to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Port Vale – sorry Valiants lose out to ten man Argyle
An awful season cannot end too soon as a poor Vale display saw them lose once again. This time Plymouth managed it despite the early dismissal of their goalkeeper. Here’s our match report.
Plymouth Argyle v Port Vale preview – will Brady bring in youngsters after relegation?
Now that relegation is confirmed will it be all-change for the Valiants? Here’s our preview.
“We take responsibility” – Port Vale board releases statement after relegation
The Port Vale board of Directors have released a statement to fans saying they “understand and share the frustration and disappointment” that supporters are feeling following relegation.
“It takes a lot of work” – Jon Brady on Port Vale bouncing back after relegation
Port Vale manager Jon Brady appears to be under no illusions of the task ahead as he prepares to rebuild the Valiants next season.
Cardiff City 1-0 Port Vale – defeated Valiants are relegated to League Two
The fat lady has finally sung as Port Vale were finally confirmed as relegated from League One. At least they battled hard in South Wales though. Here’s our match report.
Cardiff City v Port Vale preview – the very, very last chance Valiants saloon
Vale viewpoint After so many games will the likes of Connor Hall be rested? Talking points Last chance saloon While Vale still have a chance it’s not quite time for Jon Brady to give the youngsters a go. So, we expect a side broadly similar to that which took on Peterborough and Wigan in recent […]
“I can’t put timeframes on them” – Brady’s update on Port Vale injuries
Port Vale manager Jon Brady says the club has “six or seven” players out through injury and he cannot put a timeframe on their return.