Matchday Information | Port Vale vs Bolton Wanderers

Following our Carabao Cup victory on Tuesday night, we're back to Sky Bet League One action as we take on Bolton Wanderers. This matchday information guide gives you all the information you may need ahead of your trip. If you have any further questions about your visit, please email enquiries@port-vale.co.uk.

Tickets

Match tickets for our Sky Bet League One clash against Bolton Wanderers at Vale Park are available to purchase online as e-tickets.

We politely request supporters arrive at Vale Park in good time to avoid entry queues. Turnstiles will open from 1:30pm

Please have your ticket ready to be scanned on approach to the Stadium for an efficient entry process. If you’re accessing the stadium with an e-ticket, please ensure the device is not in dark mode and the brightness is turned up to maximum.

Port Vale supporters can also purchase tickets in person from the Port Vale Ticket Office, which is open from 9am.

There will be no on the day sales for Bolton Wanderers supporters. 

Additional Supporter Information (Closures)

The club wishes to make supporters attending Saturday's game against Bolton Wanderers aware of the following amendments to usual matchday operations for this fixture.

The area between Synectics Solutions and the stadium perimeter, commonly known as Driveway A, will be closed in both directions for access to home and away supporters from 1pm on Saturday. 

The Pedestrian Gate on Car Park D giving access to and from Bycars Lane and the Training ground will be closed before half-time and will remain closed for the duration of the fixture and up until at least 5pm.

CLICK HERE for more information about the closures.

Matchday Timings 

See below our handy chart for all of the key match day timings for this Saturday's game. 

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Tommy Cheadle's

Tommy Cheadle's will be open for home supporters before watching the Valiants. 

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Card and Contactless Payments 

Please note that from the start of the 2023/24 season, Vale Park will be operating on a cashless basis. 

Home supporters can take advantage of the Click & Collect service in the Lorne Street, Hamil Road and Railway kiosks.

Staff from FoodHub and Port Vale will be on hand to assist supporters with using the Click & Collect service for the first time!

Directions

Directions for Vale Park can be found on our dedicated page by [clicking here].

First Visit 

Making your first-ever visit to Vale Park? We look forward to welcoming you! [CLICK HERE] to find our First Time Visitor Guide.

Parking 

Home and away supporters can pre-book a parking space by [CLICKING HERE]. We strongly recommend using official parking for fixtures at Vale Park.

All supporters are reminded not to block access to alleyways when parking vehicles and to leave enough space for wheelchairs and prams to pass safely on pavements when parking on nearby streets and roads.

Please be aware that double yellow lines are in place and are enforceable around Vale Park and neighbouring streets and roads.

Pre-Match Playlist

The pre-match playlist for the game against Bolton Wanderers has been selected by Craig Neild who sits in the Railway Paddock. If you'd like to submit a playlist for this season [CLICK HERE]

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Club Store

Our Club Store will be open from 9am today and for around 30 minutes following the full-time whistle.

Staffordshire University Fan Zone 

The Staffordshire University Fan Zone - located on Hamil Road Car Park - is open from 12:30pm, with a variety of food and drink stalls available!

Meet Boomer! 

Our mascot Boomer will be making his way around the Vale Park pitch.

If you meet Boomer, don’t forget to share your photos with us on social media! @OfficialPVFC

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50/50 Draw

The 50/50 draw is back for the 2023/24 season with three prizes up for grabs every home match day

Tickets cost £1 each and can be purchased HERE

Zero Tolerance to Abuse

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of abuse at Vale Park.

If you hear any Abusive, Homophobic or Antisocial Language or witness any other bad behaviour of any kind please send a text to 07801 216 675 stating the Stand, Row Number and Seat Number of the offender.

Please note that all messages will be treated in confidence.

iFollow the Vale

If you can’t make it to Vale Park for the match, you can watch the game live on iFollow the Vale with a video match pass! 

To purchase a match pass, simply click on the image below.