Match Preview: Port Vale (A)

27 October 2023

The Robins are on their travels for the second time in a week tomorrow afternoon (3:00PM), as we make the trip up the M5 to take on Port Vale.

In just his second away game in charge of Town, manager Darrell Clarke takes his side to his former stomping ground Vale Park, looking to build on recent performances and bounce back from Tuesday's narrow defeat to Blackpool.

The hosts meanwhile will also be looking to get back to winning ways, having failed to win any of their last seven League One encounters, losing five and picking up just two points.

This fixture produced two draws last season, the most recent a 0-0 stalemate at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium, after an early season thriller, which saw the Robins salvage a point late on in a 2-2 draw in Burslem.

Pre-match Reaction:

Both the gaffer and Robins midfielder Elliot Bonds spoke to the local press ahead of tomorrow's trip to Staffordshire. You can click on each of the links above to watch it back and hear what Darrell and Elliot had to say.

Tickets:

Travelling supporters will be housed in the Bycars Away Stand, at the opposite end to the previously used Hamil Road End.

A reminder to all Robins fans that there will be no physical on the day sales at Vale Park for tomorrow's game.

However you will be able to make digital purchases on the day only via the Port Vale ticket website.

If you purchased your ticket but did not collect it from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium, it will be taken to Vale Park, where it can be collected from the visitors ticket booth.

Parking:

There is accessible parking available for Robins fans to book for tomorrow, priced at £10.

This is available by calling directly on 01782 655821, or e-mailing ticketoffice@port-vale.co.uk.

Matchday parking will also be available at https://portvaleparking.co.uk, the recommended car park for away supporters would be Dimensions Leisure Centre, a short walk from the away stand.

How to Follow:

If you can't make it to Vale Park tomorrow afternoon, keep up-to-date across our social media channels (X, Facebook, Instagram). You can also follow the action by listening live on iFollow. Click below to purchase you audio match pass.

Travel Club Information:

Here's a quick reminder of the itinerary for anyone travelling to tomorrow's game with the CTFC Travel Club.

They will be departing the Completely-Suzuki Stadium for Vale Park at 10:30AM.

By purchasing tickets you agreed to the terms and conditions of travel, which can be found here.

If you do not collect your match tickets in advance they will be left with the on board steward for collection.

We hope all the travelling Robins fans have a safe journey to Vale Park and enjoy the day and match in Staffordshire. A massive thank you once again for your amazing continued support. COYR!

Match Reports

Report and reaction: Port Vale 1-2 Robins

28 October 2023

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Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town - Extended highlights - Sat 28th October 2023

Extended highlights of Port Vale vs Cheltenham Town, Sat 28th October 2023 in the Sky Bet League One

The Robins secured their first three points away from home of the season in a hard fought 2-1 victory over Port Vale at Vale Park.

A brace from captain Sean Long helped Town to a massive win over manager Darrell Clarke's former side.

After the result, Clarke said:

"I'm really pleased for my players and I'm delighted for my supporters because we put one hell of a shift in.

"Hopefully this can give the boys confidence, but we've still got a lot of work to be doing to make sure the performances keep improving."

It was a slow start to a tight affair in Staffordshire, as neither side were able to carve out any clear cut chances early on.

Rob Street was the first to bring either keeper into action on 25 minutes. The Robins attacker latched on to a loose ball before firing at goal, only to be denied by the outstreched arm of Connor Ripley.

George Lloyd came close moments later, spinning his man in the area before his left footed strike whistled just wide.

But despite having not tested Luke Southwood at all in the opening 30 minutes, it was the hosts who took the lead.

It was Vale captain Nathan Smith who won the header from the corner before Alfie Devine's acrobatic effort flew past the Robins keeper from close range.

Ryan Loft came close to doubling the hosts' lead from range 10 minutes later but the Robins would captilise moments before the break.

A long throw from the far side dropped at the feet of Long in the area, who worked it onto his right before firing home the equaliser, all square at the break.

Almost immediately after the interval, Town very nearly took the lead. It was Elliot Bonds with the strike, thundering a long range effort that crashed off the bar and away.

Both sides continued to search for the lead and it was Long, once again on target for Chetenham to put the Robins ahead just after the hour mark.

The ball bounced around in the area before falling to the skipper, who's effort took a wicked deflection over the helpess Ripley.

From then the Robins battled valiantly, reducing Southwood to very little, barring a comfortable save right at the death to seal the points and take them back to Cheltenham.

PORT VALE (3-5-2): Ripley; Sang, Debrah, Smith (C), Cass, Ojo, Plant (Massey 79), Devine, Chislett (Arblaster 79), Thomas, Loft (Ikpeazu 62). Subs not used: Leutwiler (Gk), Shorrock, Conlon, Walters

CHELTENHAM TOWN (3-4-3): Southwood; Long (C), Bevan, Davies, B.Williams, Ferry (Sercombe 55), Bonds, Thompson (Butler-Oyedeji 55), Street (Bradbury 76), Lloyd (Keena 62), Goodwin. Subs not used: Harris (Gk), J.Williams, Malcolm

REFEREE: M Corlett

ATTENDANCE: 6,471 (198 from Cheltenham)

Ticket News

Tickets and travel for Port Vale

11 October 2023

Tickets and travel for our Sky Bet League One clash away to Port Vale later this month are now available.

Darrell Clarke takes his Town side to Vale Park to face his former club on Saturday 28th October (3:00PM).

The hosts have allocated Robins supporters seats in the Bycars Away Stand – please note this is the opposite end to last season.

Vale Park is a cashless stadium, with the exception of 50/50 sellers and program sellers which can also be purchased at the away kiosks.

Advance tickets are unable to be produced digitally, and so physical tickets must be collected/posted.

Any tickets not collected from the Completely-Suzuki Stadium by Friday 27^th October will be taken to Vale Park for collection on the day from the visitors ticket booth, located next to the away turnstiles.

Please note there will be no on the day sales at Vale Park.

However away supporters are able to make digital purchases on the day only via the Port Vale ticket website.

Ticket prices for our trip to Vale Park are as follows:

Adult	£25
Senior (62+)	£20
Young Adult 18-21	£17
Under 18	£12
Under 13	£2

*The Safety & Security Team including Turnstile Operators have the right to refuse a supporter entry into the ground if it is thought that they are attempting to use an incorrect ticket type to enter the ground.

Supporters with disabilities in receipt of higher rate DLA/PIP are entitled to a free carer ticket if required. Please note there are no accessible facilities in the Bycars Away Stand. Port Vale have a dedicated stand for supporters with disabilities, the Leek Building Society Stand.

This is a mixed area to the left of the away stand, suitable for ambulant disabled who require adapted facilities, and all wheelchair users. These tickets must be booked directly with Port Vale by calling 01782 655821, or e-mailing ticketoffice@port-vale.co.uk

Parking:

There is accessible parking available to book, priced at £10. This is available by calling directly on 01782 655821, or e-mailing ticketoffice@port-vale.co.uk.

Matchday parking is also available at https://portvaleparking.co.uk, the recommended car park for away supporters would be Dimensions Leisure Centre, a short walk from the away stand.

Travel Club Information:

The Official CTFC Travel Club will be departing the Completely-Suzuki Stadium for Vale Park at 10:30AM.

Non Members - £21

Members - £17

Young Robins - £8.50

By purchasing tickets you agree to the terms and conditions of travel, which can be found here.

If you do not collect your match tickets in advance they will be left with the on board steward for collection.

Please note that seating plans are drawn up in advance and changes on the day may not be possible. If you have specific seating requests please e-mail the Ticket Office with details.