Ticket details confirmed for Emirates FA Cup encounter at Port Vale

Ticket information has now been confirmed for the Iron's Emirates FA Cup Round One encounter with Port Vale which will take place on Saturday, November 7th (3pm kick-off).

Sales are directly from the Port Vale website for the encounter at Vale Park, with the two sides meeting for the first time since January 2022. The two sides have also met twice previously in the FA Cup, with the last match coming in December 1984. The Valiants have won both of those matches.

The game against Vale will be the 50th meeting between the two teams.

Away supporters will be accommodated in the Bycars Stand, with the rear blocks allocated to Scunthorpe United supporters for this fixture.

Supporters can purchase tickets by using the following link but will need to create an e-ticketing account before trying to purchase tickets.

Link to purchase tickets: CLICK HERE

SEASON TICKET HOLDERS

Season ticket prices are only available until Friday 6th November at 23:59pm. Any tickets bought after this time will be at general pricing without the season ticket discount. This will also not be available on the day of the game. Supporters will need to show their season ticket on the day of the game to gain entry. Anyone who has purchased a ticket at the season ticket rate and can’t prove to have a season ticket might have their ticket cancelled and will need to buy at the standard rate. (Photos of season tickets will not be accepted and the physical cards will need to be shown to the turnstile operator).

ACCESSIBLE TICKETING INFORMATION

Accessibility, ambulant or Individuals with hidden disabilities in receipt of Personal Independent Payments (PIP) may have a companion with them free of charge.

These supporters should be charged at the appropriate price for their age and may sit in the away stand, please make them aware that there are no accessible facilities within the away stand (The Bycars Stand).

Port Vale do have a dedicated stand for supporters with disabilities The Leek Building Society Stand, which is a mixed supporter area, and is situated to the left of the away stand. This is suitable for ambulant disabled who require adapted facilities and all wheelchair users, we have sent you the following allocation in this area. (Please note this is not situated in the away stand and Port Vale currently don’t have any wheelchair bays within the away end).

For supporters wishing to purchase wheelchair spaces please contact [email protected] and please leave a contact number so that I can get in contact with them.

If you have any more questions or queries regarding accessibility at vale park, please email our Disability Liaison Officer on [email protected].

MATCHDAY TICKETS

Tickets will be available on the day of the game via Turnstile 28. This is card only.

PARKING

Vale have matchday parking available which is to be pre-booked online using the link below, our recommended car park for away supporters would be Dimensions Leisure Centre car park as this is only a short walk from the away stand.

https://portvaleparking.co.uk/

CASHLESS STADIUM

Port Vale Football Club is a cashless stadium, apart from 50/50 sellers which can also be purchased at our away kiosks.

AWAY FAN GUIDE

https://www.port-vale.co.uk/sites/default/files/2025-02/Updated-Away-Fan-Guide.pdf

TRAVELLING TO VALE PARK

For supporters travelling independently, please find the following guidance.

BY TRAIN

The main railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, where supporters can continue their journey by bus to Burslem town centre.

Alternatively, Longport railway station is approximately a 25-minute walk from Vale Park. From the station, follow Station Street onto Newcastle Street towards Burslem town centre. Hamil Road is then accessible from the town centre.

BY BUS

The following bus services provide connections to Burslem town centre:

• 98/98A: Newcastle Bus Station to Burslem.

• 38/38A and 103: Hanley Bus Station to Burslem.

• 7/7A/7B/7C: Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station via Hanley to Burslem.

Supporters are encouraged to check the latest timetables before travelling.

BY CAR

From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 16 and follow the A500 south towards Stoke-on-Trent. After approximately six miles, take the exit signposted Tunstall (A527). At the roundabout, take the second exit towards Tunstall. After approximately half a mile, turn right onto the B5051 (Newcastle Street) at the small roundabout. Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout and crossroads onto Moorland Road. Take the second left onto Hamil Road, where Vale Park will be situated on your left.

From the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 15 and follow the A500 north towards Stoke-on-Trent. Continue until the exit signposted Tunstall (A5271). Take the fourth exit at the roundabout and, after approximately half a mile, turn right onto the B5051 (Newcastle Street). Continue straight ahead at the following roundabout and crossroads onto Moorland Road. Take the second left onto Hamil Road.

From the East: Travel via the Uttoxeter bypass and through Meir Tunnel, continuing past Stoke City's stadium. At the roundabout, turn right onto the A500 and follow signs for Tunstall (A5271). Take the fourth exit towards Tunstall (A527), then continue for approximately half a mile before turning right onto the B5051 (Newcastle Street). Follow this road through the next roundabout and crossroads onto Moorland Road, before taking the second left onto Hamil Road.

From the West: Follow the A500 eastbound and take the exit signposted Tunstall (A527). At the roundabout, take the second exit towards Tunstall. After approximately half a mile, turn right onto the B5051 (Newcastle Street). Continue straight ahead at the next roundabout and crossroads onto Moorland Road, then take the second left onto Hamil Road.

SAFEGUARDING AND YOUNG SUPPORTERS

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind supporters of our safeguarding arrangements, particularly those attending with children.

Port Vale Football Club requires all children aged 13 and under to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult aged 18 or over.

The accompanying adult is responsible for safeguarding the child's interests, rights and welfare throughout their time within the stadium.

Port Vale Football Club is fully committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone attending Vale Park.

We take our responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk extremely seriously. All safeguarding concerns are approached with the welfare and best interests of the individual at the forefront of our response.

Should any supporter witness an incident or situation that raises safeguarding concerns, we ask that this is reported promptly to a safety steward, member of club staff or our designated Safeguarding Team, who will be present on matchday.

Further information regarding our safeguarding policies, procedures and guidance for attending football fixtures with children can be found here: Port Vale FC – Safeguarding

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Gary Cliffe
Telephone: 01782 655800
Email: [email protected]

REPORTING ANTISOCIAL OR DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOUR

Port Vale Football Club operates a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse, discrimination and antisocial behaviour within Vale Park.

If supporters witness or experience abusive, homophobic, discriminatory or antisocial language or behaviour, we encourage them to report this immediately.

Incidents can be reported confidentially by texting:

07801 216 675

When submitting a report, please include the stand, row and seat number of the individual involved, wherever possible.

All reports will be treated in confidence and handled appropriately by the relevant matchday personnel.