Supporters’ Forum member Luke Searston provides the following guide…
Port Vale
What kit will we be in?
The lads will be in the usual blue home strip.
Ticket information:
Our initial allocation of tickets have now SOLD OUT from the ticket office at the SMH Group Stadium. Tickets can now be bought here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/pvfc/EDP/Event/Index/46?spell=aa7d4ddc-a5e4-495f-a16d-08399f4e613b Tickets can be purchased on the day from turnstile 29 at the away end, CARD ONLY.
True Blue Travel:
At the time of writing, there are still limited spaces available on True Blue Travel: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/chesterfieldfc/EDP/Event/Index/68?position=1 – Coaches depart from the usual spot (the HUB) at 12 noon.
Which stand are we in?
Please note that unlike past visits to Vale Park, away fans are no longer housed in the Hamil Road Stand. Away fans are now housed at the opposite side of the ground in the Bycars North Stand.
Stadium address:
Port Vale Football Club, Hamil Rd, Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, ST6 1AW
Car parking information:
Away fans at Vale Park have a designated car park at the Dimensions Leisure Centre (ST6 4ET). The car park is only a five-minute walk from the away turnstiles. It is £10 per car and can be booked here: https://portvaleparking.co.uk/football/events/sep-24/port-vale-v-chesterfield
Parking is also available in the grounds of St Joseph’s Catholic Church, at a cost of £5 per car. The address is Pack Horse Lane, ST6 4BA.
Pubs for away fans:
All pubs in the centre of Burslem are HOME FANS ONLY. The closest away fan friendly pubs to the ground are: The Green Star, Esperanto Way, Smallthorne, ST6 1SF (one mile away from the ground). White Horse, Brownhills Road, Tunstall, ST6 4JU (1.3 miles away from the ground). The Tommy Cheadle’s pub at the ground is also now HOME FANS ONLY. Once inside the ground, there is designated away end fanzone serving alcohol. The fanzone opens at the same time as the turnstiles, at 1.30pm
Food and drink:
As well as the fanzone, there is a kiosk in the away end serving the usual hot and cold drinks, plus hot food such as pies amongst other things. **Please note Vale park is a cashless venue**
Can I get a programme?
Sadly, Port Vale no longer publish a matchday programme.
