After a weekend with no football due to a waterlogged pitch, the Valiants are back in league action on Tuesday as we travel to Cumbria to take on Carlisle United.
Andrew Kitchen has been selected to officiate the game, last season he took charge of 20 games and so far this season he has refereed 20 games.
| Competition | 2020/21 | 2021/22 |
| Sky Bet League One | 0 | 7 |
| Sky Bet League Two | 0 | 8 |
| Premier League 2 | 6 | 0 |
| National League | 13 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 0 | 1 |
| Papa John's Trophy | 0 | 4 |
| National League Playoffs | 1 | 0 |
Kitchen has refereed Vale once before and that was this season's 2-0 win against Harrogate Town. David Worrall and James Wilson found the back of the net for the Valiants.
David Avent and Helen Edwards will be the assistant referees with Paul Marsden taking the role of fourth official.