Port Vale 3-1 Stoke City, 1992
The Valiants secure a memorable televised FA Cup first round win over their neighbours Stoke City.
The Valiants secure a memorable televised FA Cup first round win over their neighbours Stoke City.
John Rudge’s side produce a famous FA Cup giantkilling against the cup holders.
It should come as no surprise that on the 25th anniversary of OVF editor Rob Fielding’s favourite Vale game, that this website should produce a number of features recalling the events of 30th January 1988…
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.
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: 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: the Valiants stay up in style on the same day that neighbours Stoke City are relegated.
Port Vale win promotion on a truly emotional day as the Goldstone Ground hosts its final game.
The Autoglass Trophy Final 1993: John Rudge’s side win the club’s first domestic trophy on their first visit to Wembley stadium.
Local lad Robbie Earle is the hero as Vale clinch promotion in the play-off final.