The match officials for our final Jersey Mike's Trophy group stage fixture against Manchester City's U21s have been confirmed.
Referee | Dale Baines |
Assistant Referees | Sam Wesson and Daniel Smith |
Fourth Official | Anthony Moore |
Tuesday's match will be Baines' third EFL Trophy fixture of the season, having taken charge of York City vs Rotherham United and Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town so far. In those two games, Dale has dished out five yellow cards and no reds.
This will be his first time in charge of a Port Vale fixture.
Dale Baines' 2026/27 season so far:
Competition | Appearances | Y/C | Second Y/C | R/C | Penalties Awarded |
National League | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
EFL Trophy | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
League Two | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Premier League 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 9 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 |