Port Vale

Port Vale Football Club is known as a professional English football club. It is located in the Burslem area of Staffordshire, England. The club plays in League One, the third tier of the English football system, and is known for its Vale Park stadium. The club has a history spanning more than 140 years. Port Vale was founded in 1876, making it one of the oldest football clubs in England.

History of Port Vale

Port Vale Football Club was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest professional clubs in England. Unlike most teams, Port Vale does not bear the name of a specific city. Its history is linked to the Burlesom area of Stoke-on-Trent.

Over more than a century of existence, Port Vale FC has gone from regional football to a stable participant in England's professional leagues, changing divisions several times but retaining its identity and the loyalty of its fans.

Throughout the 20th century, Port Vale FC established itself in the Football League system, alternating between ups and downs. The post-war years were particularly significant for the club, when the team managed to make a name for itself at the national level.

At various times, Port Vale fought for promotion, experienced financial difficulties, and underwent changes in management and coaching staff, but each time it found a way to recover. The club is known for its resilience and ability to survive in the challenging environment of English football, where competition is particularly fierce.

In the 21st century, pvfc continued to compete between League Two and League One, focusing on player development, competent management and fan community support. Matches against rivals such as Sutton United, Forest Green Rovers and Carlisle United have become part of the club's modern history, shaping the league table, results and predictions for the season.

Club achievements

Despite the lack of high-profile Premier League trophies, Port Vale has a number of significant achievements that occupy an important place in the history of English football. The most notable success is considered to be reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup in the 1953/54 season, where the team lost to the future winner of the tournament. This result remains a record for the club to this day.

Port Vale has also been a winner and runner-up in the lower divisions of the Football League, including titles in the Third Division North and Fourth Division. The club has repeatedly achieved promotion by winning decisive matches and play-offs, cementing its reputation as a strong and competitive team.

Over the years, Port Vale players have been included in the symbolic teams of the divisions, and the club itself has demonstrated stable attendance at its home stadium, Vale Park, whose capacity has created a true English football atmosphere.

Club management

Port Vale FC's management is traditionally based on the principles of financial stability and long-term planning. The club's owner and management focus not only on results, but also on infrastructure, the academy and interaction with fans.

In recent seasons, the team has been led by Darren Moore. He is known for his ability to build a disciplined football team, use players effectively and achieve results in a busy match schedule. Under his leadership, Port Vale has emphasised teamwork, physical fitness, and tactical flexibility. The club's management sees the coach as an important part of a long-term development plan aimed at strengthening Port Vale's position in English football.

Team composition

Main squad:

• Ben Garrity is the team captain. He is a central midfielder and leader who is highly efficient, tactically astute and capable of scoring important goals, setting the tone for the game on the pitch.
• Jordan Shipley. A creative midfielder who controls the tempo of the game and regularly creates dangerous moments for his teammates.
• Ronan Curtis. A winger who brings speed and unpredictability to the game with his sharp passes and dribbling.
• Ben Heneghan. An experienced defender who provides reliability, physical strength and confidence in aerial duels.
• Jaheim Headley. An energetic and versatile footballer who actively joins in attacks and creates additional pressure on the wing.
• Ben Waine. A striker valued for his mobility, intense pressing and ability to stretch the opponent's defence.

Port Vale Stadium

Port Vale Football Club's home ground is the legendary Vale Park, which is rightly considered one of the most recognisable stadiums in the lower divisions of English football. The stadium was officially opened in 1950 and has been modernised several times since then. Its current capacity is around 16,800, making Vale Park one of the most spacious stadiums among League One and League Two clubs. The arena includes several stands. It regularly hosts league matches, cup games, and crucial matches against rivals such as Sutton United, Forest Green Rovers, and Carlisle United.

Vale Park is known for its proximity to the pitch, which makes the football feel as lively and emotional as possible. For Port Vale F.C. players, their home stadium often becomes an additional factor of pressure on their opponents. Fan support often influences the final score, match results and overall season forecast.

Vale Park seating plan

In the long term, Port Vale's plan includes modernising the stadium, increasing attendance, strengthening ties with fans and building a team capable of regularly competing for the top spots. All this makes the club not just a participant in the championship, but a stable element of the English football landscape.

Season statistics

The ‘Season Statistics’ section provides a clear overview of Port Vale's current position in the league, the dynamics of its results, the effectiveness of its players and the overall form of the team. For fans, analysts, and those who follow football from a statistical perspective, the table below provides a comprehensive overview of Port Vale FC's performance throughout the season. This is the type of data most often used for predictions, match analysis, and evaluating the coaching staff's performance.

Port Vale's statistics for the season are presented in the table below:

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