We can confirm that our 2025/26 pre-season campaign will start with two local fixtures against Newcastle Town and Kidsgrove Athletic.
The Valiants will travel to the Lyme Valley Stadium to take on Newcastle Town on Friday 27th June, with kick-off slated for 7:30pm. Our trip to the Fitzjohn Stadium, where we'll take on Kidsgrove, is scheduled for the following day at 3pm.
Our post-war record goal scorer, Tom Pope will be in the dugout when we take on Kidsgrove, after being named joint-manager of ‘The Grove’ alongside fellow former striker Matt Rhead back in February.
The two fixtures have become a regular occurrence in our pre-season preparations and will give supporters a first glance at Darren Moore’s 2025/26 squad.
Confirmation of both fixtures can be found below, with further pre-season information available in due course.
Friday 27th June 2025
Newcastle Town vs Port Vale
7:30pm Kick-Off
Lyme Valley Stadium
Tickets available from Newcastle Town
Saturday 28th June 2025
Kidsgrove Athletic vs Port Vale
3pm Kick-Off
Fitzjohn Stadium
Tickets available from Kidsgrove Athletic