Our upcoming Sky Bet League One fixture against Bradford City is being badged as ‘The Centenary City vs The UK City of Culture’, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Set to be played at Vale Park on Tuesday 9th December (7:45pm KO), the match will be specially themed to commemorate a great year in the history of both cities.
Stoke-on-Trent has been celebrating its centenary throughout 2025 - marking 100 years since King George V officially named it a city in recognition of its contribution to the global ceramics industry. In a packed year-long programme, it has shown itself as a World Craft City forged through its industrial past and building strong foundations for the future.
Bradford, meanwhile, is the 2025 UK City of Culture - paying homage to its heritage as everything from a former industrial powerhouse to the world’s first UNESCO City of Film.
Port Vale Chief Executive, Matt Hancock, said: “We’re delighted to help round off what has been an incredible centenary year for Stoke-on-Trent and would like to thank both the Council and Bradford City for their efforts in bringing this idea to life. It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate the proud history of our cities and our clubs, with our own 150th anniversary just around the corner.”
The two teams met in 1925 - the year Stoke-on-Trent became a city - with Vale winning 1-0. The Valiants finished that season (1924/25) 8th in the Second Division, with Bradford City finishing 16th.
There is expected to be a ceremonial presence at the match itself, with presentations of commemorative ceramics designed and created by Jonathan Plant of Moorland Pottery.
Tickets for the game are available via port-vale.co.uk/tickets.
