PRE-SEASON
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
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Port Vale
POR
Est. 1876
Vale Park
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Head Coach
Jon Brady
Since Aug 2025
Transfers
In· 9
- Paton from ST JohnstoneLoanMay '26
- Hart from FalkirkLoanMay '26
- Clark from Fleetwood TownLoanMay '26
- Richards from WalsallLoanMay '26
- Debrah from BromleyLoanMay '26
- Bussel from Port ValeRaiseMar '26
- Maroši from TranmereLoanMar '26
- Ward from Bristol RoversFree agentFeb '26
- Hernández from CharltonFree agentFeb '26
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 8 of last 30
4-2-3-1
27%
3-4-2-1
13%
5-4-1
13%
3-5-2
10%
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Most Common Port Vale Starting XI
Based on 54 official matches last season
Pre-season: summer signings and departures may not be reflected yet.
46
Gauci
GK·40 starts
5
Hall
DEF·42 starts
25
Humphreys
DEF·42 starts
24
John
DEF·27 starts
6
Lawrence-Gabriel
DEF·25 starts
15
Gordon
DEF·22 starts
33
Hall
MID·27 starts
18
Croasdale
MID·24 starts
8
Garrity
MID·23 starts
14
Ojo
MID·22 starts
12
Walters
FWD·24 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
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Stats & Facts
Port Vale
- Who started Port Vale's last match?
- Port Vale's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the League One (4-2-3-1): J. Lawrence-Gabriel, B. Garrity, R. Walters, L. Gordon, M. Sherif, C. Humphreys, G. Ward, G. Hall, T. Magloire, J. Gauci, O. Hernandez.
- What was Port Vale's last result?
- Port Vale lost to Lincoln 0–2 on 2 May 2026.
- When did Port Vale last win?
- Port Vale last won on 28 Apr 2026, beating Stockport County 2–1.
- Who has made the most starts for Port Vale this season?
- C. Humphreys leads with 42 starts for Port Vale across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Port Vale use most often?
- Port Vale have used a 3-5-2 in 13 of their 54 matches this season.
- Which Port Vale goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- J. Gauci has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Port Vale this season, starting 40 matches.
- Which Port Vale defender has started the most this season?
- C. Humphreys has made the most starts as defender for Port Vale this season, starting 42 matches.
- Which Port Vale midfielder has started the most this season?
- G. Hall has made the most starts as midfielder for Port Vale this season, starting 27 matches.
- Which Port Vale forward has started the most this season?
- R. Walters has made the most starts as forward for Port Vale this season, starting 24 matches.
Squad · 33 players