Port Vale
2023–24 season
OwnerSynsol Holdings Limited
ChairCarol Shanahan
ManagerAndy Crosby
StadiumVale Park
League One14th (30 points)
FA CupSecond round
(knocked out by Stevenage)
EFL CupQuarter-final
(knocked out by Middlesbrough)
EFL TrophySecond round
(knocked out by Bolton Wanderers)
Top goalscorerLeague: Ben Garrity (8)
All: Ben Garrity (11)
Highest home attendance12,006 vs. Middlesbrough, 19 December 2023
Lowest home attendance1,197 vs. Newcastle United U21, 10 October 2023
Average home league attendance7,129
Biggest win3–0 vs. Blackpool, 29 December 2023
Biggest defeat0–7 vs. Barnsley, 5 August 2023

The 2023–24 season is Port Vale's 112th season of football in the English Football League (EFL), and their second consecutive season in League One. The season covers the period from 1 July 2023 through to 30 June 2024. It is manager Andy Crosby's first full season in charge of the club.

Nine permanent and four loan signings were made to replace the eleven players sold or released in the summer transfer window. Only four of the new arrivals started on the opening day 7–0 defeat at Barnsley, in what was the biggest opening day defeat for any team in the EFL in 60 years. The team recovered confidence immediately, however, winning ten of the remaining available twelve points in August and progressing into the third round of the EFL Cup. The winning run extended to four games in the league, and although Vale progressed into the fourth round of the EFL Cup, they missed the opportunity to go top of the table in mid-September. Injuries then took their toll as Vale took only one point from five league games in October, though they continued their progress in the EFL Cup, beating Mansfield Town to reach the quarter-final stage for the first time in the club's history. However, the club's winless run in the league continued into eleven games. They exited all three cup competitions in disappointing fashion in December, though picked up ten from a possible fifteen points in the league.

Overview

EFL League One

Port Vale's first signing of the summer was versatile midfielder Tom Sang, who would join on a free transfer from Cardiff City on 1 July, two days after his 24th birthday.[1] A change in the goalkeeping department was then announced, as 30 year-old Connor Ripley joined from Morecambe, whilst Aidan Stone was permitted to leave for League Two side Notts County on a free transfer.[2][3] Alex Iacovitti, a Scottish 25 year-old defender from Ross County, 28 year-old Plymouth Argyle midfielder Conor Grant, and 34 year-old former Canada international goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler all arrived before the official start of the season on 1 July.[4][5][6] On 2 July, 24 year-old right-back Mitch Clark signed with the club for a record fourth spell following "lengthy negotiations".[7] Ethan Chislett, a 24-year-old South African midfielder from AFC Wimbledon, and 31 year-old Salford City midfielder Jason Lowe were announced the following day.[8][9] The first loanee to arrive was 22 year-old Crystal Palace defender Kofi Balmer, who had played for manager Andy Crosby in the Northern Ireland under-21 team.[10] A second loanee soon followed in 19 year-old central midfielder Ollie Arblaster from Sheffield United.[11] Crosby appointed a new club captain in 27 year-old stalwart Nathan Smith, with Funso Ojo as vice-captain.[12] In desperate need of a striker, Crosby signed 20 year-old Josh Thomas on a season-long loan from Swansea City, who was yet to make his professional debut but had impressed during pre-season friendlies with his parent club.[13] Two days before the season opener, defender Mal Benning joined Shrewsbury Town on a free transfer.[14] The following day, striker James Wilson, who had left the Vale on 14 May, returned to sign a six-month contract.[15]

Vale opened the season with a 7–0 defeat at Barnsley, with only four new signings in the first XI; Vale started well and were unfortunate to go into half-time two goals down, before a second half collapse allowed Devante Cole to score a hat-trick as Barnsley finished with seven goals.[16] It was the biggest opening day defeat for any team in the EFL since the 1962–63 season over 60 years ago.[17] They recovered to record a 1–0 win over Reading at Vale Park the following week, where Ripley saved a penalty kick from Andy Carroll in the first half, before Ben Garrity scored the game's only goal with a deflected strike on 72 minutes.[18] The team then claimed their first away point with a 0–0 draw at Blackpool, who like Reading had been relegated from the Championship the previous season.[19] Vale picked up their first away victory of the season by beating Charlton Athletic 3–2, coming from a goal down from a dubious penalty after goals from Wilson and Chislett in two second half minutes turned the game around, with Thomas providing Ojo with an assist for a late winner.[20] Recruitment continued with the arrival of Alfie Devine on a season-long from Tottenham Hotspur, who director of football David Flitcroft described as "one of our country's brightest young talents".[21] Devine was on the bench for the home tie with Carlisle United and by the time he made it onto the pitch Wilson had already scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.[22] As the transfer window drew to a close, Vale sold Ellis Harrison to Milton Keynes Dons and signed Ryan Loft from Bristol Rovers as his replacement.[23][24]

Vale beat Oxford United 2–1 in eventful fashion on 2 September. Iacovitti headed the ball home on the end of a Devine free kick to open the scoring, and in addition to assisting the opening goal, the Spurs loanee converted from the penalty spot to earn all three points for Vale in the ninth minute of stoppage time. The home side had both Mark Harris and their goalscorer Greg Leigh sent off for violent conduct and a second bookable offence respectively.[25] Garrity came off the bench to score the only goal of the game in a dominant performance against newly promoted Northampton Town to take Vale into second-place on 16 September.[26] Two days later, 22 year-old defender Jesse Debrah was signed to a two-year contract having left FC Halifax Town in the summer.[27] The re-arranged game at home to struggling Burton Albion allowed Vale the opportunity to go top of the table, though the visitors came away with a 3–2 win despite Vale dominating in both possession and shots on goal throughout. Garrity had given Vale parity at half-time after Beryly Lubala opened the scoring, but two Burton goals shortly after the break took the game away from Vale as a first senior goal from Arblaster in the dying minutes was not enough to salvage a draw.[28] Garrity went on to give the Vale a 1–0 lead at Cambridge United, though the home side came back to draw 1–1, with Ripley saving a late penalty.[29] A 1–0 defeat at home to Bolton Wanderers followed, with Dion Charles scoring the only goal of the game on a wet Saturday afternoon.[30]

On 3 October, Vale fell to a 3–0 defeat at Bristol Rovers after Debrah was sent off 38 minutes into his first league start following a second yellow card.[31] With the club looking short on attacking options, former loanee Uche Ikpeazu was signed on a short-term deal after returning to England from a spell in Turkey with Konyaspor.[32] However, the team's poor form continued with a 2–0 defeat at league leaders Portsmouth, Colby Bishop scoring both of Pompey's goals; Crosby elected to play without any strikers, preferring Garrity to play up front.[33][34] The team recovered during the international break, though Alex Iacovitti, Conor Grant and James Wilson were all confirmed to be long-term absences as all three players had sustained calf injuries.[35] The team returned to action with a 0–0 draw at Stevenage, with Ikpeazu making his first appearance for the Vale in almost eight years.[36] A first half header from Ephron Mason-Clark gave visitors Peterborough United a 1–0 win, which extended the Vale's run of failing to score to five league games.[37] Former Vale manager Darrell Clarke led bottom club Cheltenham Town to a 2–1 victory at Vale Park that extended the home side's winless run to eight league games, with captain Sean Long scoring two goals to turn the game around following Devine's opener.[38]

On 1 November, promising 19-year old American Adeteye Gbadahan was signed on a short-term contract; however, the deal was later cancelled after the club revealed that the player's registration was rejected by "the relevant football authorities".[39][40] Ten days later, Vale almost ended their winless streak in the league before former loanee Olamide Shodipo gave Lincoln City an equalising goal in the third minute of stoppage-time; Garrity had put the Vale ahead in the first-half, before each side were reduced to ten men following dismissals for Arblaster and Paudie O'Connor.[41] Crosby gave a familiar post-match interview in which he praised his team's performances between the penalty areas, but bemoaned a lack of cutting edge in front of goal.[42] A two-week break from league fixtures did not allow for an upturn in results, as Vale fell to a 2–1 defeat at Shrewsbury Town, with Garrity's second half header proving to be just a consolation goal.[43] A second half goal from Tyreece John-Jules then gave Derby County a 1–0 victory in a closely-contested match at Vale Park.[44]

Vale faced a team in equally poor form in Exeter City on 9 December, played throughout a gale at St James Park. Vale won the game 1–0 thanks to a first-half strike from Arblaster, ending an 11-game winless run in the league.[45] Journalist Mike Baggaley praised the players for their "grit, determination, organisation and bloody-minded refusal to yield".[46] Chislett scored a hat-trick to beat Wigan Athletic 3–2 in what was a dominant performance by the Vale against a strong Latics team that had lost just one of their last nine league games.[47] A late goal rescued a point in a 1–1 draw away at Wycombe Wanderers on 23 December, though some visiting supporters had already strongly voiced their displeasure with the manager in the second half.[48] On Boxing day, Vale were three goals down at home to Barnsley at half-time, though goals from Chislett and Jack Shorrock provided consolation in what was Vale's sixth defeat win seven home games; Shorrock's goal meant that he set a new record as the club's youngest goalscorer at 16 years and 242 days.[49][50] The bad news continued as Sheffield United announced that they had recalled Arblaster from his loan spell after two goals and two assists in his 26 appearances in a Vale shirt.[51] The year ended on a positive, however, as Crosby gave league starts to academy products Jack Shorrock and Ben Lomax as the Vale recorded a 3–0 home win over Blackpool.[52]

The new year opened with a 2–1 defeat at bottom club Carlisle United, who came from a goal down with two goals in the final ten minutes of the match.[53] Vale then came from a goal behind three times to earn a point at home to Charlton Athletic, with goals from Chislett, Ikpeazu and Gavin Massey.[54] Business in the January transfer window commenced on 9 January with the loan signing of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jensen Weir until the end of the season, whilst former captain Tom Conlon was permitted to leave on a permanent transfer to Oldham Athletic.[55][56]

Finances

The club began a new kit deal with Puma, and designer Patrick Shanahan revealed the away kit by having one sent into space by attaching it to a balloon.[57] The defeat in the second round of the FA Cup caused the club to miss out on a guaranteed £107,000 payout, with potentially up to £250,000 of revenue lost, as well as the opportunity to reach the fourth round by defeating a non-League team in Maidstone United.[58] Matt Hancock was appointed as the club's chief executive in January following a 12-month spell as the club's community and social responsibility director.[59]

Cup competitions

Vale had a home tie with Burton Albion (League One) in the first round of the FA Cup, which finished in a 0–0 draw after Smith was sent off after just 18 minutes for bringing down Mark Helm. Crosby said his team were in control of the game regardless of the man disadvantage, though opposition manager Dino Maamria bemoaned a late goal that had been ruled out for offside.[60] The replay came during an international break where Vale were without three of their four loanees, a blight of injuries also meant that a total of ten first team players were unavailable for selection. Goals from Gavin Massey and Lewis Cass gave the Valiants a 2–0 victory in a dominant performance against a strong Brewers side.[61] A 1–1 draw at Stevenage (League One) in extremely foggy conditions meant that Vale had to face another replay in the second round; Crosby had selected a first XI without any strikers due to Ikpeazu and Loft thus far failing to score a goal between them.[62][63] Two goals from Garrity gave Vale a two-goal lead in the replay, however Stevenage pulled one back on 81 minutes and equalised in the sixth mintue of stoppage time; Loft the put Vale ahead in extra-time, only for Stevenage to again equalise. Garrity and Loft missed their penalties in the resuting shoot-out, leaving Vale to exit the competition at the second round.[64] Crosby was criticised for his substitutions and reliance on sports science during the game, but defended his decisions by saying he was not prepared to risk injuring his players.[65] The attendance of 2,073 was Vale's lowest-ever for an FA Cup tie.[66]

Vale recovered from the heavy opening day league defeat to Barnsley by beating Fleetwood Town (League One) 3–2 in the first round of the EFL Cup; Chislett scored a brace and Thomas scored his first senior goal as Vale twice came from a goal down.[67] Nearby Crewe Alexandra (League Two) were the visitors to Vale Park in the second round, and after neither side could score a goal in ninety minutes, Vale went through 2–0 on penalties after Crewe missed all four of their kicks.[68] They advanced past Sutton United (League Two) thanks to goals from Thomas and Ojo, securing a place in the fourth round of the competition for the first time since 2006–07.[69] A 1–0 win at Mansfield Town (League Two) took the Vale into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup for the first time in the club's history, with Devine's strike from outside the area being enough to settle the tie.[70] They were knocked out at the quarter-finals with a disappointing 3–0 defeat at home to Middlesbrough (Championship) in front of the biggest crowd at Vale Park in ten years.[71][72]

The Group stage draw for the EFL Trophy saw Vale matched with Crewe Alexandra (League Two), Wrexham (League Two) and Newcastle United U21.[73] They recorded a 1–0 home win over Crewe in Vale's opening fixture of the competition thanks to a first-half strike from Garrity, in a game that also saw first senior appearances for academy prospects Baylee Dipepa and Liam Brazier.[74] Debrah's first goal for the club seemed to have given Vale another 1–0 home win in the competition until Newcastle United U21 equalised in the 89th-minute, though Vale went on to win the penalty shoot-out 3–2 to secure qualification into the next round with a game to spare.[75] The final game of the group stage took place at the Racecourse Ground, a fixture that saw first senior starts for young academy prospects Andrew Buah and Ben Lomax, and first senior appearances for Daniel Mahaffy and Logan Cousins; a well worked move was put away at close range by Thomas to open the scoring in the first half, but two second half goals from Paul Mullin and James McClean sealed all three points for Wrexham against a young Vale side.[76] Bolton Wanderers (League One) became the first club to knock the Vale out of a cup competition in the 2023–24 season, as they inflicted a 2–0 defeat upon them on 5 December despite Leutwiler saving a late penalty.[77]

Current squad

As of 11 January 2024
No. Name Position Nationality Birthplace Date of birth (age) Previous club Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1Connor RipleyGKEnglandMiddlesbrough13 February 1993Morecambe1 July 2023Free30 June 2025
13Jayson LeutwilerGKCanadaSwitzerland Neuchâtel25 April 1989Oldham Athletic1 July 2023Free30 June 2024
Defenders
2Lewis CassCBEnglandNorth Shields27 February 2000Newcastle United1 July 2021Undisclosed30 June 2024
3Dan JonesCBEnglandBishop Auckland14 December 1994Salford City1 July 2021Free30 June 2025
5Kofi BalmerCBNorthern IrelandNewtownabbey19 September 2000Crystal Palace15 July 2023Loan31 May 2024
6Nathan Smith (captain)CBEnglandMadeley3 April 1996Academy1 July 2015Trainee30 June 2025
7Mitch ClarkRBWalesEngland Nuneaton13 March 1999Accrington Stanley2 July 2023Free30 June 2025
17Alex IacovittiCBScotlandEngland Nottingham2 September 1997Scotland Ross County1 July 2023Free30 June 2025
23Jack ShorrockLBEnglandStockport28 April 2007Academy—Trainee—
27Jesse DebrahCBEnglandCroydon1 May 2001FC Halifax Town18 September 2023Compensation30 June 2025
30Ben LomaxCBEnglandWarrington26 October 2005Academy—Trainee—
Midfielders
4Tom SangRMEnglandLiverpool29 June 1999Wales Cardiff City1 July 2023Free30 June 2025
8Ben GarrityCMEnglandCroxteth21 February 1997Blackpool1 July 2021Undisclosed30 June 2025
10Ethan ChislettAMSouth AfricaDurban11 August 1998AFC Wimbledon3 July 2023Free30 June 2025
11Alfie DevineAMEnglandWarrington1 August 2004Tottenham Hotspur25 August 2023Loan31 May 2024
14Funso Ojo (vice-captain)CMBelgiumAntwerp28 August 1991Scotland Aberdeen1 July 2022Free30 June 2026
15Conor GrantLMEnglandFazakerley18 April 1995Plymouth Argyle1 July 2023Free30 June 2025
16Jason LoweDMEnglandWigan2 September 1991Salford City3 July 2023Free30 June 2025
22Tommy McDermottAMEnglandManchester1 June 2005Academy1 July 2022—30 June 2025
24Rhys WaltersCMEnglandWolverhampton18 November 2005Academy—Trainee—
26Liam BrazierAMEnglandStaffordshireJanuary 2007 (age 16–17)Academy—Trainee—
31Daniel MahaffyCMEnglandLiverpool15 December 2005Academy—Trainee—
32Logan CousinsCMEnglandLightwoodAcademy—Trainee—
—Jensen WeirCMEnglandWarrington31 January 2002Brighton & Hove Albion9 January 2024Loan31 May 2024
Forwards
9Ryan LoftCFEnglandGravesend14 September 1997Bristol Rovers1 September 2023Undisclosed30 June 2025
12Uche IkpeazuCFUgandaEngland Harrow28 February 1995Turkey Konyaspor4 October 2023Free30 June 2024
19Gavin MasseyRWEnglandWatford4 October 1992Wigan Athletic25 July 2022Free30 June 2024
21James PlantRWEnglandWerrington3 November 2004Academy25 April 2023—30 June 2027
25Baylee DipepaCFEnglandBlythe Bridge12 January 2007Academy—Trainee—
28Andrew BuahLWEnglandManchester4 May 2006Academy—Trainee—
29James WilsonCFEnglandBiddulph1 December 1995Salford City1 July 2021Free30 June 2024

Results

Pre-season

On 17 May, Port Vale announced their first pre-season friendly, against Kidsgrove Athletic.[78] In June, the club announced a second pre-season fixture, against Newcastle Town.[79] Four days later, a third friendly was added, against Doncaster Rovers.[80] A fourth friendly was confirmed, against Grimsby Town in Alicante.[81]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

11 July 2023 Friendly Burnley 3–1 Port Vale Gawthorpe Hall
14:00 BST Brownhill
Westley 		Report Harrison 21' Stadium: Gawthorpe Training Ground
Attendance: 0 (Behind closed doors)
15 July 2023 Friendly Kidsgrove Athletic 0–2 Port Vale Kidsgrove
13:30 BST Report Plant 37'
Sang 60'		 Stadium: Hollinwood Road
15 July 2023 Friendly Newcastle Town 0–0 Port Vale Newcastle-under-Lyme
17:00 BST Report Stadium: Lyme Valley Stadium
21 July 2023 Friendly Port Vale 1–11 Grimsby Town Alicante
10:00 CEST Garrity Report Wilson Stadium: Real Club de Golf Campoamor Resort
Attendance: 60 (Port Vale supporters)
29 July 2023 Friendly Doncaster Rovers 1–0 Port Vale Doncaster
15:00 BST Broadbent 69' Report Stadium: Eco-Power Stadium
Attendance: 1,730
  • ^ Game incorporated four-thirty minute quarters as opposed to using the traditional clock.

Overall competitive record

Competition Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
League One Matchday 1 25 8 6 11 28 38 −10 032.00
FA Cup First round 4 1 3 0 6 4 +2 025.00
EFL Cup First round 5 3 1 1 6 6 +0 060.00
EFL Trophy Group stage 4 1 1 2 3 5 −2 025.00
Total 38 13 11 14 43 53 −10 034.21

Last updated: 6 January 2024
Source: Soccerway

League One

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Lincoln City 27 8 9 10 30 30 0 33
13 Charlton Athletic 26 7 9 10 40 39 +1 30
14 Wycombe Wanderers 26 7 9 10 30 35 −5 30
15 Port Vale 25 8 6 11 28 38 −10 30
16 Cambridge United 25 8 6 11 23 33 −10 30
17 Shrewsbury Town 27 9 3 15 17 37 −20 30
18 Wigan Athletic 26 10 6 10 36 31 +5 28[lower-alpha 1]
Updated to match(es) played on 13 January 2024. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[84]
Notes:
  1. ↑ On 19 May 2023, Wigan Athletic were deducted four points for failing to pay players and staff on time following previous EFL rules breaches in the 2022–23 season.[82] Another four-point deduction was applied on 26 May, after the club's owners missed a deadline to deposit an amount equalling 125% of its monthly wage bill.[83]

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
25 8 6 11 28 38  −10 30 5 1 6 17 16  +1 3 5 5 11 22  −11

Last updated: 6 January 2024.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

Round12345687191011121415161718319202122232425262728293031323334351323637383940414243444546
GroundAHAAHAHHAHAAAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHHAAAHAH
ResultLWDWWWWLDLLLDLLDPLLWWDLWLD
Position231413964244691114141617—191917151516141514
Updated to match(es) played on 6 January 2024. Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = postponed
Notes:
  • 1 Matchday 7 (vs Burton Albion) was postponed due to international call-ups.
  • 2 Matchday 13 (vs Fleetwood Town) was postponed due to international call-ups.
  • 3 Matchday 18 (vs Leyton Orient) was postponed due to international call-ups.

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

5 August 2023 1 Barnsley 7–0 Port Vale Barnsley
15:00 BST Cole 23', 47', 53'
Jones 45' (og.)
Kitching 60'
Russell 64'
Dallas 90+6'		 Report Stadium: Oakwell
Attendance: 13,796
Referee: David Rock
12 August 2023 2 Port Vale 1–0 Reading Burslem
15:00 BST Garrity 72' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 8,789
Referee: Peter Wright
15 August 2023 3 Blackpool 0–0 Port Vale Blackpool
19:45 BST Report Stadium: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 11,416
Referee: Ross Joyce
19 August 2023 4 Charlton Athletic 2–3 Port Vale Charlton, London
15:00 BST May 10' (pen.)
Kanu 71'		 Report Wilson 55'
Chislett 56'
Ojo 87'		 Stadium: The Valley
Attendance: 11,912
Referee: Sunny Sukhvir Gill
26 August 2023 5 Port Vale 1–0 Carlisle United Burslem
15:00 BST Wilson 50' (pen.) Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,997
Referee: Tom Reeves
2 September 2023 6 Oxford United 1–2 Port Vale Oxford
15:00 BST Leigh 90+3' Report Iacovitti 74'
Devine 90+9' (pen.)		 Stadium: Kassam Stadium
Attendance: 8,835
Referee: Sam Purkiss
16 September 2023 8 Port Vale 1–0 Northampton Town Burslem
15:00 BST Garrity 84' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 7,532
Referee: Scott Oldham
19 September 2023 7[85] Port Vale 2–3 Burton Albion Burslem
19:45 BST Garrity 40'
Arblaster 86'		 Lubala 11'
Seddon 51'
Baah 61'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 5,993
Referee: Ben Toner
Note: Fixture was previously postponed due to international call-ups.[86]
23 September 2023 9 Cambridge United 1–1 Port Vale Cambridge
15:00 BST Okenabirhie 66' Report Garrity 20' Stadium: Abbey Stadium
Attendance: 6,905
Referee: Christopher Pollard
30 September 2023 10 Port Vale 0–1 Bolton Wanderers Burslem
15:00 BST Report Charles 43' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 10,457
Referee: Declan Bourne
3 October 2023 11 Bristol Rovers 3–0 Port Vale Bristol
19:45 BST McCormick 25'
Hunt 45+2'
Brown 85'		 Report Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 7,364
Referee: Ben Speedie
7 October 2023 12 Portsmouth 2–0 Port Vale Portsmouth
15:00 BST Bishop 53', 58' (pen.) Report Stadium: Fratton Park
Attendance: 17,847
Referee: Robert Madley
21 October 2023 14 Stevenage 0–0 Port Vale Stevenage
15:00 BST Report Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 4,047
Referee: Scott Jackson
24 October 2023 15 Port Vale 0–1 Peterborough United Burslem
19:45 BST Report Mason-Clark 14' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 5,299
Referee: Marc Edwards
28 October 2023 16 Port Vale 1–2 Cheltenham Town Burslem
15:00 BST Devine 32' Report Long 42', 66' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,471
Referee: Matthew Corlett
11 November 2023 17 Lincoln City 1–1 Port Vale Lincoln
15:00 GMT Shodipo 90+3' Report Garrity 34' Stadium: Sincil Bank
Attendance: 7,751
Referee: Craig Hicks
18 November 2023 18 Port Vale Postponed[87] Leyton Orient Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
Note: Fixture was postponed due to international call-ups.
25 November 2023 19 Shrewsbury Town 2–1 Port Vale Shrewsbury
15:00 GMT Mata 28'
Udoh 48'		 Report Garrity 57' Stadium: New Meadow
Attendance: 7,429
Referee: Scott Tallis
28 November 2023 20 Port Vale 0–1 Derby County Burslem
19:45 GMT Report John-Jules 77' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 8,062
Referee: Paul Howard
9 December 2023 21 Exeter City 0–1 Port Vale Exeter
15:00 GMT Report Arblaster 29' Stadium: St James Park
Attendance: 6,121
Referee: Neil Hair
16 December 2023 22 Port Vale 3–2 Wigan Athletic Burslem
15:00 GMT Chislett 21', 43', 83' Report Sze 63'
Wyke 77'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,701
Referee: Marc Edwards
23 December 2023 23 Wycombe Wanderers 1–1 Port Vale High Wycombe
15:00 GMT Sadlier 51' Report Garrity 90' Stadium: Adams Park
Attendance: 4,696
Referee: Ben Atkinson
26 December 2023 24 Port Vale 2–3 Barnsley Burslem
15:00 GMT Chislett 72'
Shorrock 90+3'		 Report Phillips 17'
McAtee 32', 37'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 8,053
Referee: Scott Oldham
29 December 2023 25 Port Vale 3–0 Blackpool Burslem
19:45 GMT Garrity 39'
Wilson 57'
Smith 80'		 Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,203
Referee: Steve Martin
1 January 2024 26 Carlisle United 2–1 Port Vale Carlisle
15:00 GMT Gibson 80' (pen.)
Mellish 90+3'		 Report Garrity 49' Stadium: Brunton Park
Attendance: 7,758
Referee: Thomas Kirk
6 January 2024 27 Port Vale 3–3 Charlton Athletic Burslem
15:00 GMT Chislett 45' (pen.)
Ikpeazu 63'
Massey 90+2'		 Report Blackett-Taylor 27'
Kanu 59'
Campbell 83'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 5,993
Referee: Martin Coy
13 January 2024 28 Reading v Port Vale Reading
15:00 GMT Stadium: Madejski Stadium
20 January 2024 29 Port Vale v Wycombe Wanderers Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
27 January 2024 30 Port Vale v Portsmouth Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
3 February 2024 31 Fleetwood Town v Port Vale Fleetwood
15:00 GMT Stadium: Highbury Stadium
10 February 2024 32 Port Vale v Stevenage Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
13 February 2024 33 Peterborough United v Port Vale Peterborough
19:45 GMT Stadium: London Road Stadium
17 February 2024 34 Cheltenham Town v Port Vale Cheltenham
15:00 GMT Stadium: Whaddon Road
24 February 2024 35 Port Vale v Lincoln City Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
27 February 2024 13[88] Port Vale v Fleetwood Town Burslem
19:45 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 14 October, but was postponed due to international call-ups.[89]
2 March 2024 36 Derby County v Port Vale Derby
15:00 GMT Stadium: Pride Park Stadium
9 March 2024 37 Port Vale v Shrewsbury Town Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
12 March 2024 38 Leyton Orient v Port Vale Leyton, London
19:45 GMT Stadium: Brisbane Road
16 March 2024 39 Port Vale v Oxford United Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
23 March 2024 40 Burton Albion v Port Vale Burton upon Trent
15:00 GMT Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
29 March 2024 41 Port Vale v Bristol Rovers Burslem
15:00 GMT Stadium: Vale Park
1 April 2024 42 Northampton Town v Port Vale Northampton
15:00 BST Stadium: Sixfields Stadium
6 April 2024 43 Wigan Athletic v Port Vale Wigan
15:00 BST Stadium: DW Stadium
13 April 2024 44 Port Vale v Exeter City Burslem
15:00 BST Stadium: Vale Park
20 April 2024 45 Bolton Wanderers v Port Vale Horwich
15:00 BST Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
27 April 2024 46 Port Vale v Cambridge United Burslem
15:00 BST Stadium: Vale Park

FA Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

4 November 2023 First round Port Vale 0–0 Burton Albion Burslem
15:00 GMT Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,245
Referee: Simon Mather
14 November 2023 Replay Burton Albion 0–2 Port Vale Burton upon Trent
19:45 GMT Report Massey 31'
Cass 82'		 Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Attendance: 2,533
Referee: Adam Herczeg
2 December 2023 Second round Stevenage 1–1 Port Vale Stevenage
15:00 GMT Reid 69' Report Ojo 76' (pen.) Stadium: Broadhall Way
Attendance: 2,491
Referee: Tom Reeves
12 December 2023 Replay Port Vale 3–3
(3–4 p)		 Stevenage Burslem
19:45 GMT Garrity 6', 55'
Loft 114'		 Report White 81'
Hemmings 90+6'
Thompson 119'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 2,073
Referee: Tom Nield
Penalties
Ojo soccer ball with check mark
Garrity soccer ball with red X
Lowe soccer ball with check mark
Sang soccer ball with check mark
Loft soccer ball with red X		 Reid soccer ball with check mark
Hemmings soccer ball with check mark
White soccer ball with check mark
Thompson soccer ball with check mark
James-Wildin soccer ball with red X

EFL Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

8 August 2023 First round Port Vale 3–2 Fleetwood Town Burslem
19:45 BST Chislett 18', 72'
Thomas 58'		 Report Hayes 5'
Graydon 47'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 2,743
Referee: Edward Duckworth
29 August 2023 Second round Port Vale 0–0
(2–0 p)		 Crewe Alexandra Burslem
19:45 BST Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 6,375
Referee: Seb Stockbridge
Penalties
Wilson soccer ball with check mark
Arblaster soccer ball with check mark
Sang soccer ball with red X		 Nevitt soccer ball with red X
Long soccer ball with red X
Adebisi soccer ball with red X
Tabiner soccer ball with red X
26 September 2023 Third round Port Vale 2–1 Sutton United Burslem
19:45 BST Thomas 49'
Ojo 83'		 Report Coley 70' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 4,113
Referee: Will Finnie
31 October 2023 Fourth round Mansfield Town 0–1 Port Vale Mansfield
19:45 GMT Report Devine 50' Stadium: Field Mill
Attendance: 7,432
Referee: Thomas Bramall
19 December 2023 Quarter finals Port Vale 0–3 Middlesbrough Burslem
19:45 GMT Report Howson 11'
Rogers 23'
Crooks 53'		 Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 12,006
Referee: Michael Salisbury

EFL Trophy

Pos Div Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L2 Wrexham 3 3 0 0 0 6 1 +5 9 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Port Vale 3 1 1 0 1 3 3 0 5
3 L2 Crewe Alexandra 3 1 0 0 2 2 5 −3 3
4 ACA Newcastle United U21 3 0 0 1 2 2 4 −2 1
Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2023. Source: EFL.com

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

5 September 2023 Group stage Port Vale 1–0 Crewe Alexandra Burslem
19:45 BST Garrity 18' Report Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 2,846
Referee: Steven Copeland
10 October 2023 Group stage Port Vale 1–1
(3–2 p)		 Newcastle United U21 Burslem
19:45 BST Debrah 17' Report Stanton 90' Stadium: Vale Park
Attendance: 1,197
Referee: Jacob Miles
Penalties
Garrity soccer ball with check mark
Lowe soccer ball with check mark
Shorrock soccer ball with red X
Walters soccer ball with red X
Clark soccer ball with check mark		 Diallo soccer ball with check mark
Stanton soccer ball with red X
Crossley soccer ball with red X
Huntley soccer ball with check mark
Ndiweni soccer ball with red X
7 November 2023 Group stage Wrexham 2–1 Port Vale Wrexham
19:30 GMT Mullin 70'
McClean 83'		 Report Thomas 31' Stadium: Racecourse Ground
Attendance: 7,870
Referee: Lewis Smith
5 December 2023 Second round Bolton Wanderers 2–0 Port Vale Horwich
19:45 GMT Charles 9'
Mendes Gomes 64'		 Report Stadium: Toughsheet Community Stadium
Attendance: 2,150
Referee: Matthew Corlett

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

Pos. # Name EFL League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
GK1England Connor Ripley 250405000340
DF2England Lewis Cass 120214020201
DF3England Dan Jones 4000100050
MF4England Tom Sang 220405010320
DF5Northern Ireland Kofi Balmer 110002030160
DF6England Nathan Smith 221403010301
DF7Wales Mitch Clark 100000020120
MF8England Ben Garrity 2384240313411
FW9England Ryan Loft 110412030201
MF10South Africa Ethan Chislett 226404230338
MF11England Alfie Devine 202204100263
FW12Uganda Uche Ikpeazu 111302010171
GK13Canada Jayson Leutwiler 0000004040
MF14Belgium Funso Ojo 201414120303
MF15England Conor Grant 160203020230
MF16England Jason Lowe 170304020260
DF17Scotland Alex Iacovitti 181203020251
FW19England Gavin Massey 231414030342
FW21England James Plant 180204020260
MF22England Tommy McDermott 0000101020
MF23England Jack Shorrock 3100103071
MF24England Rhys Walters 40303040140
FW25England Baylee Dipepa 5000004090
MF26England Liam Brazier 0000003030
DF27England Jesse Debrah 140303031231
FW28England Andrew Buah 0000002020
FW29England James Wilson 154003010194
DF30England Ben Lomax 3010002060
MF31England Daniel Mahaffy 0000001010
MF32England Logan Cousins 0000001010
MFEngland Jensen Weir 0000000000
Players that left the club mid-season:
FW9Wales Ellis Harrison 1000100020
DF11England Mal Benning 0000000000
MF18England Ollie Arblaster 202204000262
MF20England Tom Conlon 1010002040
FW44Wales Josh Thomas 110003211153

Top scorers

Place Position Nation Number Name EFL League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total
1MF England8Ben Garrity820111
2MF South Africa10Ethan Chislett60208
3FW England29James Wilson40004
4MF England11Alfie Devine20103
–MF Belgium14Funso Ojo11103
–FW Wales44Josh Thomas00213
7MF England18Ollie Arblaster20002
–FW England19Gavin Massey11002
9DF England2Lewis Cass01001
–DF England27Jesse Debrah00011
–DF Scotland17Alex Iacovitti10001
–FW England9Ryan Loft01001
–MF England23Jack Shorrock10001
–DF England6Nathan Smith10001
–FW Uganda12Uche Ikpeazu10001
TOTALS 28 6 6 3 44

Disciplinary record

Number Nation Position Name EFL League One FA Cup EFL Cup EFL Trophy Total
Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card Yellow card Red card
18 EnglandMFOllie Arblaster4100100051
27 EnglandDFJesse Debrah4100000041
6 EnglandDFNathan Smith3001100041
17 ScotlandDFAlex Iacovitti4010301090
5 EnglandDFKofi Balmer5000100060
8 EnglandMFBen Garrity4010100060
10 South AfricaMFEthan Chislett2000200040
11 EnglandMFAlfie Devine3000100040
16 EnglandMFJason Lowe2010001040
1 EnglandGKConnor Ripley3010000040
9 EnglandFWRyan Loft1010100030
14 BelgiumMFFunso Ojo3000000030
2 EnglandDFLewis Cass1000100020
7 WalesDFMitch Clark1000001020
19 EnglandFWGavin Massey2000000020
23 EnglandMFJack Shorrock0000002020
44 WalesFWJosh Thomas2000000020
29 EnglandFWJames Wilson2000000020
27 EnglandDFJesse Debrah1000000010
15 EnglandMFConor Grant0000100010
12 UgandaFWUche Ikpeazu0010000010
3 EnglandDFDan Jones1000000010
22 EnglandMFTommy McDermott0000001010
TOTALS 48 2 6 1 13 0 6 0 73 3

Sourced from Soccerway.[90]

Transfers

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2023[lower-alpha 1]CMEnglandConor GrantPlymouth ArgyleFree transfer[91]
1 July 2023[lower-alpha 2]CBScotlandAlex IacovittiScotland Ross CountyFree transfer[4]
1 July 2023[lower-alpha 3]GKCanadaJayson LeutwilerOldham AthleticFree transfer[92]
1 July 2023[lower-alpha 4]GKEnglandConnor RipleyMorecambeFree transfer[2]
1 July 2023[lower-alpha 5]RMEnglandTom SangWales Cardiff CityFree transfer[1]
2 July 2023RBWalesMitch ClarkAccrington StanleyFree transfer[93]
3 July 2023AMSouth AfricaEthan ChislettAFC WimbledonFree transfer[8]
3 July 2023DMEnglandJason LoweSalford CityFree transfer[9]
1 September 2023CFEnglandRyan LoftBristol RoversUndisclosed[24]
18 September 2023CBEnglandJesse DebrahFC Halifax TownCompensation[27]
4 October 2023CFUgandaUche IkpeazuFree agent—[32]
  1. ↑ The transfer was announced on 27 June, and would become official on 1 July, when his Plymouth Argyle contract expired
  2. ↑ The transfer was announced on 23 June, and would become official on 1 July, when his Ross County contract expired
  3. ↑ The transfer was announced on 29 June, and would become official on 1 July, when his Oldham Athletic contract expired
  4. ↑ The transfer was announced on 22 June, and would become official on 1 July, when his Morecambe contract expired
  5. ↑ The transfer was announced on 12 June, and would become official on 1 July, when his Cardiff City contract expired

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
23 June 2023GKEnglandAidan StoneNotts CountyFree transfer[3]
30 June 2023CBNetherlandsDerek AgyakwaReleased[94]
30 June 2023GKBrazilLucas CovolanMaidstone UnitedReleased[94][95]
30 June 2023RWNorthern IrelandRory HoldenWales The New SaintsReleased[94][96]
30 June 2023CMEnglandTom PettCheltenham TownReleased[94][97]
30 June 2023CFEnglandJamie ProctorBarrowReleased[94][98]
30 June 2023CBEnglandSammy RobinsonKidderminster HarriersReleased[94][99]
30 June 2023RMEnglandDavid WorrallBarrowRejected contract[100][101]
4 July 2023CBEnglandWill ForresterBolton WanderersUndisclosed[102][14]
3 August 2023LBEnglandMal BenningShrewsbury TownFree transfer[14]
1 September 2023CFWalesEllis HarrisonMilton Keynes DonsUndisclosed[23]
9 January 2024CMEnglandTom ConlonOldham AthleticFree transfer[56]

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Date until Ref.
15 July 2023CBNorthern IrelandKofi BalmerCrystal PalaceEnd of season[10]
17 July 2023CMEnglandOllie ArblasterSheffield United29 December 2023[lower-alpha 1][11][51]
2 August 2023CFWalesJosh ThomasWales Swansea City11 January 2024[lower-alpha 2][13][103]
25 August 2023AMEnglandAlfie DevineTottenham HotspurEnd of season[21]
9 January 2024CMEnglandJensen WeirBrighton & Hove AlbionEnd of season[55]
  1. ↑ On 29 December, Arblaster was recalled back early by Sheffield United.
  2. ↑ On 11 January, Thomas was recalled back early by Swansea City.

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Date until Ref.
10 August 2023AMEnglandTommy McDermottRochdale7 November 2023[lower-alpha 1][105]
17 November 2023AMEnglandTommy McDermottCurzon Ashton18 December 2023[106][107]
19 December 2023LBEnglandJack ShorrockStafford Rangers26 December 2023[lower-alpha 2][108]
23 December 2023LBEnglandCallum BesfordStone Old AlleyniansJanuary 2024[109]
23 December 2023LWEnglandAndrew BuahNewcastle Town1 January 2024[109]
23 December 2023CMEnglandEli FisherNewcastle Town1 January 2024[109]
23 December 2023CMEnglandDaniel MahaffyNewcastle Town1 January 2024[109]
23 December 2023CFThailandCaelan RyanRuncorn Linnets1 January 2024[109]
23 December 2023CBEnglandBraden WebbStone Old Alleynians1 January 2024[109]
  1. ↑ On 7 November, McDermott was recalled back early by Port Vale.[104]
  2. ↑ On 26 December, Shorrock was recalled back early by Port Vale.[50]

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