The (Autoglass) road to Wembley, 1993
This video vault entry documents every match in Port Vale’s triumphant march to Wembley in the 1992-1993 season.
Classic matches features
Famous Port Vale matches
Famous Port Vale matches: the Internet’s largest collection of vintage Port Vale match reports from the most famous Port Vale games in the club’s history feature in this section. Great Port Vale matches from the past are described alongside exclusive historic Port Vale match photos.
Some of the Port Vale games to feature include Port Vale 2-1 Spurs, Port Vale 2-1 Everton, Derby County 2-3 Port Vale, the Autoglass Trophy final, the LDV Vans Trophy final win and many more besides. Relive some of the greatest Port Vale games in the club’s history in our dedicated Port Vale matches section.
Video Vault: Beckford’s treble sinks Preston
We take a look back to 1989 and a crucial play-off semi-final second-leg encounter with Preston North End.
The local press previews the 1992 Potteries Derby
A news article that previews the 31st Potteries derby game between Port Vale and neighbours Stoke City back in 1992.
Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989 video
This video feature shows footage of fans and players as Port Vale celebrate promotion in 1989.
Video vault: Autoglass celebrations, 1993
The second of our video clips from 1993 showing the celebrations following Port Vale’s victory in the Autoglass Trophy final.
Port Vale 7-1 Burton Albion, 2013
Port Vale 7-1 Burton Albion: the Valiants biggest crowd for 15 years saw Vale take a giant step towards automatic promotion with an astonishing 7-1 home win over Burton. The win came thanks to a Lee Hughes hat-trick and goals from Chris Birchall, Ben Williamson (2) and Tom Pope.
Walsall 2-2 Port Vale (5-6 pens), 2012
Walsall 2-2 Port Vale: Sam Johnson had a dream debut after he saved three penalties and scored the winner as Vale defeated local rivals Walsall in the JPT.
Pictured: Port Vale first-day covers
We present two first-day covers which were specially produce to celebrate significant events in the history of Port Vale FC.
The LDV Vans Trophy final programme
Our latest leaf through a vintage Port Vale programme takes in the 2001 LDV Final match between Port Vale and Brentford, held at Cardiff’s Millennium stadium.
Derby County 2-3 Port Vale match report, 1990
Derby County 2-3 Port Vale: this was one of the Valiants’ finest cup performances away from home as they defeated First Division Derby County at the Baseball Ground.
The Phil Sproson revelation in Shoot magazine
In this 1988 edition of Shoot magazine, Port Vale were featured due to their epic FA Cup run. This edition ran just before Vale’s fifth round clash with Watford and featured a fascinating revelation from Phil Sproson on how close he came to joining neighbours Stoke City.
The Potteries derbies – Port Vale v Stoke City games over the years
From the first recorded match back in 1882 to the most recent, a 1-0 victory for Vale in 2001, the onevalefan editorial team takes a look back at some of the most memorable Potteries Derby matches.
Port Vale v Stoke City matchday programme, 1992
This review features a match that will live long in the memory of all Port Vale fans present.
Read the Autoglass Trophy Final programme, 1993
We take a leaf through the programme celebrating Vale’s first trip to Wembley’s Twin Towers.
A look at the Liverpool v Port Vale, 1991 match programme
This feature has been produced on the nineteenth anniversary of this famous Port Vale cup game.
The Derby County v Port Vale FA Cup replay programme, 1990
Take a leaf through the pages of the programme for one of Vale’s most famous FA Cup victories.
Read the 1954 West Brom v Port Vale FA Cup semi-final programme
We present images from the programme for Vale’s biggest-ever match, the FA Cup semi-final against West Brom in 1954.
Port Vale 1-1 Arsenal, 1998
Port Vale 1-1 Arsenal: the Valiants are desperately unlucky as they take Arsenal to a penalty shootout after it finishes 1-1 in normal time.
LDV Vans Trophy Final 2001, Port Vale 2-1 Brentford, 2001
LDV Vans Trophy Final 2001: The Valiants win their second domestic cup, after a fine display in the LDV Vans Trophy Final at the Millennium Stadium.
Huddersfield Town 0-4 Port Vale, 1998
Huddersfield Town 0-4 Port Vale: the Valiants stay up in style on the same day that neighbours Stoke City are relegated.
Brighton 1-3 Port Vale, 1994
Port Vale win promotion on a truly emotional day as the Goldstone Ground hosts its final game.
Autoglass Trophy Final 1993 – Stockport County 1-2 Port Vale
The Autoglass Trophy Final 1993: John Rudge’s side win the club’s first domestic trophy on their first visit to Wembley stadium.
How the local press reported Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale in 1992
Liverpool 2-2 Port Vale: Valiants supporters out sing the famous Kop as the team match the mighty Reds. here’s how the Sentinel newspaper reported the game…
Port Vale 1-0 Bristol Rovers, 1989
Local lad Robbie Earle is the hero as Vale clinch promotion in the play-off final.
BBC Radio Five Live’s special programme on Vale’s win over Spurs 1988
BBC Radio Five Live presented a dedicated programme on Port Vale’s famous 1988 win over Tottenham Hotspur – and here’s the full transcript.
Bernie Slaven: Autoglass was a ‘great day’
We’ve managed to catch up with former Vale striker Bernie Slaven and have a brief chat about his time at Vale.