Five of the best: surprisingly good Port Vale seasons
In the second of a double header, after looking at disappointments, we present a list of Port Vale seasons which were a surprising success.
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Five of the best: brilliant Port Vale debuts
Not all Vale debuts get off to the perfect start but here are five which did including a remarkable performance by little-known Fred Mitcheson.
Port Vale 0-1 Gillingham – damp squib on the pitch, deserved promotion celebrations off it
Port Vale’s biggest home attendance for many years saw a disappointing display in the club’s final game of the season – but probably very few people will care… Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Gillingham preview – time for a promotion party and a possible title tilt?
It’s the final game of the season and a chance to celebrate a successful season for Darren Moore’s men. Here’s our preview…
AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Port Vale – Up the Vale! Valiants secure promotion with a game to go
A brilliant headed goal from striker Jayden Stockley and a calm finish from Jaheim Headley earned Port Vale a win over Wimbledon and secured promotion to League One. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale 2-2 Grimsby Town – Debrah grabs a point at the death as Vale draw
A last-minute goal from defender Jesse Debrah earned Port Vale side a potentially vital point in their promotion chase. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Grimsby Town preview – pressure’s on for Valiants to maintain promotion push
After an upset against Carlisle on Good Friday can the Valiants bounce back at Vale Park on Easter Monday? Here’s our match preview…
Carlisle Utd 3-2 Port Vale – Valiants pay the penalty as they suffer promotion blow
Lorent Tolaj’s late penalty was saved as the Valiants failed to come back from three goals down. Here’s our match report.
Carlisle Utd v Port Vale – can in-form and table topping Valiants make it a good Friday?
After returning to the top of the League Two table, Vale will be desperate to pick up points away from home as they aim for promotion. Here’s our match preview…
Port Vale 5-0 Bromley – Valiants go nab and top the table
A free scoring Vale performance saw them overcome Bromley and go to the top of the League Two table.
Bromley v Port Vale preview – packed house and high expectations as Valiants push for promotion
Can the Valiants cope with the pressure as they host Bromley for the first time in a competitive fixture? Here’s our match preview…
“Character and resilience” – Darren Moore on Port Vale’s win over Walsall
Port Vale manager Darren Moore was full of praise for his players’ character after their dramatic 3-2 away win over Walsall.
Walsall 2-3 Port Vale – Tolaj double sends Vale to the top of the table
A breathtaking first-half saw Port Vale come out on top in a five goal thriller as they went top of the table. Here’s our match report.
Walsall v Port Vale preview – can Valiants topple table toppers in key clash?
It’s a crucial game against old rivals and a chance for Vale to supplant Walsall as League leaders. Here’s our match preview…
Port Vale 2-0 Bradford City – Tolaj’s tenth and Clark’s first earn Vale a vital victory
The Tuesday evening curse is over after a strong Port Vale performance saw them defeat Bradford City. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Bradford City preview – no time for Valiants to be April fools as huge promotion test looms
It’s second versus third on a Tuesday night in Burslem – who will come out on top after this April 1st clash? Here’s our match preview…
Crewe 0-1 Port Vale – late Stockley goal boosts Vale’s promotion hopes
A late header from Jayden Stockley earned Port Vale all three points and boosted their hopes of a place in the automatic promotion places. Here’s our match report.
Crewe v Port Vale preview – will Moore select strongest starting XI for critical Crewe clash?
It’s a big game as Port Vale travel to promotion rivals Crewe for a Saturday lunchtime game. Here’s our match preview…
Port Vale 0-1 Barrow – poor first-half and second-half woodwork condemn Valiants to defeat
A dreadful opening 45 minutes, the woodwork and goalkeeping heroics saw Port Vale slump to a Tuesday evening home defeat. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Barrow preview – can Valiants make it three in a row and break into top three?
This match was rearranged after being postponed in January. We thought we’d compare our notes from then with now in this match preview…
Port Vale 1-0 Morecambe – late Curtis strike boosts Vale’s promotion hopes
A late strike from Ronan Curtis earned Vale all three points after what had been a mostly dour game at Vale Park. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v Morecambe preview – can Valiants impress at home for a second time?
The Valiants finally kicked into form with their strong win over MK Dons. Can they do it again at home to Morecambe? Here’s our preview…
Port Vale 3-0 MK Dons – Garrity goal caps much needed home win for Valiants
Port Vale scored three goals as they eased to a much needed home win over MK Dons. Here’s our match report.
Port Vale v MK Dons preview – Moore’s men need to bounce back from midweek disappointment
Vale still seem to be spluttering in second gear and have also lost their unbeaten 2025 run. Can they bounce back against MK? Here’s our preview…
Colchester Utd 2-1 Port Vale – Valiants lose it late on…
Rico Richards’ late strike was in vain as excellent goals from Colchester’s Samson Tovide and Fiacre Kelleher proved decisive. Here’s our match report.