14.5
Squad season
top-XI average · this season
30.5
Squad rating
mean squad Rating · 26/28 rated
Club profile
LeagueLeague Two
League position23rd of 24
Squad size28
Average age25.9
CountryEngland
Team scout report
Relegation fight23rd of 24 · League Two
Port Vale sit 23rd of 24 in the League Two, in the relegation mix. Their starting XI is averaging a Season rating of 14.5 this campaign, built on a squad-talent Rating of 30.5 across the wider group. Recent form reads DLLWL.
Year-on-year, the XI's form is down 14.3% on last season (Season 17 → 14.5), while squad talent has eased 2.9% (Rating 31.4 → 30.5). Of the 23 players with a season to compare, 1 improved their individual Season rating on a year ago.
C. Hall is the form pick (Season 27), while G. Hall carries the highest ceiling (Rating 45). In the market, the headline arrival is M. Bent (€ 500K), and J. Smith is the most valuable asset at 2.9.
14.5
14.3%
Squad season
30.5
2.9%
Squad rating
23rdof 24
League finish
DLLWL
Last 5
Top performer
C. Hall
Season 27
Highest potential
G. Hall
Rating 45
Marquee signing
M. Bent
€ 500K
Top asset
J. Smith
Value 2.9
Squad analysis
Balance by position
Average Season & Rating per unit.
Goalkeepers
1325
Defence
1631
Midfield
1631
Attack
531
Season (form)Rating (potential)
Goals & assists
Top assists
- 1J. Lawrence-Gabriel1assists
Squad · 28
| Nat. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. SmithNewGoalkeeper on loan at Grimsby · 180 min, 0g | England | 24 | 2.9 | — | — | 2410% | 3612.4% |
| 13 | M. TerryGoalkeeper | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | M. MarošiGoalkeeper | Slovakia | 32 | 0.3 | — | — | 260.5% | 1314.3% |
| 31 | K. MoseleyGoalkeeper | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | K. JohnCentre-back | England | 25 | 2.7 | — | — | 22±0% | 40±0% |
| 4 | J. MoonNewCentre-back on loan at Burton Albion · 90 min, 0g | England | 25 | 2.5 | — | — | 11±0% | 4511.8% |
| 5 | C. HallCentre-back | England | 33 | 0.5 | — | — | 27±0% | 18±0% |
| 6 | J. Lawrence-GabrielFull-back | England | 28 | 1.4 | — | — | 15±0% | 3412% |
| 12 | A. McGowanNewFull-back | England | 30 | 1.7 | — | — | 1518% | 1940.8% |
| 15 | L. GordonFull-back | Guyana | 27 | 2.3 | — | — | 8±0% | 33±0% |
| 22 | L. MontsmaNewCentre-back | Netherlands | 28 | 1.2 | — | — | 096.9% | 2433.9% |
| 25 | C. HumphreysCentre-back | England | 28 | 1.2 | — | — | 27±0% | 3810.3% |
| 3 | J. HeadleyDefensive midfielder | England | 25 | 2.8 | — | — | 16±0% | 402.8% |
| 7 | G. ByersAttacking midfielder | Scotland | 30 | 0.7 | — | 2 | 16±0% | 21±0% |
| 8 | B. GarrityCentral midfielder | England | 29 | 1 | — | — | 15±0% | 27±0% |
| 10 | K. DempseyNewDefensive midfielder earlier at Bolton · 116 min, 0g | England | 31 | 0.6 | — | — | 19±0% | 2832.5% |
| 18 | R. CroasdaleDefensive midfielder | England | 32 | 0.3 | — | — | 23±0% | 2115.6% |
| 33 | G. HallCentral midfielder | England | 22 | 2.8 | — | — | 23±0% | 45±0% |
| 37 | M. CraigNewCentral midfielder | Scotland | 23 | 2.7 | — | — | 0100% | 2540.9% |
| 38 | R. WaltersCentral midfielder | England | 20 | 2.6 | — | — | 14±0% | 43±0% |
| 9 | M. FaalNewWinger Loanfrom Wrexham | Gambia | 23 | 2.7 | — | — | 0 | 37±0% |
| 11 | O. HernándezWinger earlier at Charlton · 228 min, 0g | Cuba | 33 | 0.3 | — | — | 2±0% | 9±0% |
| 14 | O. Lynch★NewCentre-forward Loanfrom Luton | — | 20 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 29 |
| 17 | T. SimpsonNewWinger | England | 24 | 2.7 | — | — | 0100% | 2517.4% |
| 19 | B. WaineWinger | New Zealand | 25 | 2.7 | — | — | 11±0% | 39±0% |
| 24 | K. FigueroaNewCentre-forward Loanfrom Liverpool | USA | 20 | 2.4 | — | — | 0 | 26 |
| 27 | M. AsamoahNewWinger Loanfrom Wigan on loan at Wigan · 195 min, 0g | Great Britain | 23 | 2.7 | — | — | 5±0% | 41±0% |
| 36 | M. WattersNewWinger on loan at Dundee Utd · 136 min, 3g | England | 27 | 2.1 | — | — | 15±0% | 389.1% |
Season form
Record (W-D-L)1-2-4 in 7
Goals (for / against)3 / 9
Clean sheets2
Last 5DLLWL
Fixtures & results
League Two1W 2D 4LFriendlies Clubs4W 0D 0LEFL Trophy1W 1D 0LLeague Cup0W 0D 1L
6W 3D 5L in 14 · 16–14
Mar 26A
Fleetwood Town—·League Two
Fleetwood Town—·League Two
Feb 27A
Accrington ST—·League Two
Accrington ST—·League Two
Jan 30A
Rochdale—·League Two
Rochdale—·League TwoJan 23H
York—·League Two
York—·League Two
Jan 1HFleetwood Town—·League Two
Fleetwood Town—·League TwoNov 14HAccrington ST—·League Two
Accrington ST—·League TwoOct 31HRochdale—·League Two
Rochdale—·League TwoOct 27H
Manchester City U21—·EFL Trophy
Manchester City U21—·EFL TrophyOct 24AYork—·League Two
York—·League TwoOct 6H
Mansfield Town2–0WEFL Trophy
Mansfield Town2–0WEFL Trophy
Jul 25H
Real Murcia1–0WFriendlies Clubs
Real Murcia1–0WFriendlies Clubs
Jul 14H
Tamworth5–0WFriendlies Clubs
Tamworth5–0WFriendlies Clubs
Apr 22A
Cardiff0–1LLeague One
Cardiff0–1LLeague One
Jan 17AMansfield Town0–3LLeague One
Mansfield Town0–3LLeague OneJan 9HFleetwood Town1–0WFA Cup
Fleetwood Town1–0WFA CupNov 11HFleetwood Town3–3DEFL Trophy
Fleetwood Town3–3DEFL TrophyNov 2H
Maldon & Tiptree5–1WFA Cup
Maldon & Tiptree5–1WFA CupOct 7AAccrington ST2–0WEFL Trophy
Accrington ST2–0WEFL Trophy
Sep 20HMansfield Town2–1WLeague One
Mansfield Town2–1WLeague OneSep 2H
Leeds United U214–1WEFL Trophy
Leeds United U214–1WEFL Trophy
Aug 7HCardiff0–0DLeague One
Cardiff0–0DLeague OneJul 29A
Altrincham1–1DFriendlies Clubs
Altrincham1–1DFriendlies ClubsJul 12A
Bath City5–1WFriendlies Clubs
Bath City5–1WFriendlies ClubsJun 28A
Kidsgrove Athletic7–0WFriendlies Clubs
Kidsgrove Athletic7–0WFriendlies ClubsJun 27A
Newcastle Town0–0DFriendlies Clubs
Newcastle Town0–0DFriendlies ClubsCompleted transfers · 2026/27
All seasons →In
Out
J. Stockley
AFC Wimbledon· Transfer2026/27
AFC Wimbledon· Transfer2026/27R. RichardsSSouthend· Transfer2026/27
J. DebrahDDebrah Jesse· Free agent2026/27
M. Clark
Swindon Town· Free agent2026/27
Swindon Town· Free agent2026/27B. Amos
Burnley· Free agent2026/27
Burnley· Free agent2026/27R. PatonSST Johnstone· Transfer2026/27
J. ShorrockSSligo Rovers· Loan2026/27
Joseph HunterHHunter Joseph· Free agent2026/27