Who started Port Vale's last match?

Port Vale's starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (3-4-3): Jackson Smith, Lewis Montsma, Cameron Humphreys, Liam Gordon, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Rhys Walters, George Byers, George Hall, Jaheim Headley, Mo Faal, Kyle Dempsey.

What was Port Vale's last result?

Port Vale lost to Wolves 0–3 on 7 Aug 2026.

When did Port Vale last win?

Port Vale last won on 28 Apr 2026, beating Stockport County 2–1.

PRE-SEASON

The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.

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Port Vale most-used starting XI57 MATCHES

Port Vale's most-used starting XI last season, across 57 official matches, was Gauci in goal, Humphreys, Hall, John, Lawrence-Gabriel, Headley and Gordon across the back, and Walters leading the line. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

Team news

No longer available: Gauci.
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 8 of the last 30 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Port Vale last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Transfers

In· 8

Watters from BarnsleyFree agentJul '26
Lynch from LutonLoanJul '26
Faal from WrexhamLoanJul '26
Terry from West HamLoanJul '26
Moon from Burton AlbionFree agentJun '26
Smith from BarnsleyTransferJun '26
Dempsey from BoltonFree agentJun '26
Montsma from DundeeFree agentJun '26

Out· 4

Clark to Swindon TownFree agentJun '26
Paton to St JohnstoneTransferJun '26
Archer to LutonReturn from loanJun '26
Shipley to CheltenhamTransferJun '26

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 8 of last 30

4-2-3-1

27%

3-4-3

13%

3-4-2-1

13%

5-4-1

10%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-3 away

Sets up with a back three in 40% of matches.

Last Season's Most Common Port Vale XI

Based on 57 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Who started Port Vale's last match?: Port Vale's starting XI on 7 Aug 2026 in the EFL Cup (3-4-3): Jackson Smith, Lewis Montsma, Cameron Humphreys, Liam Gordon, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Rhys Walters, George Byers, George Hall, Jaheim Headley, Mo Faal, Kyle Dempsey.
What was Port Vale's last result?: Port Vale lost to Wolves 0–3 on 7 Aug 2026.
When did Port Vale last win?: Port Vale last won on 28 Apr 2026, beating Stockport County 2–1.