© 2020 BBC. The two clubs have long league histories, Stoke City were founded in 1863 [5] and Port Vale were probably formed in 1876. Josh Tymon has a chance to really open up his legs against Alan Browne filling in at right-back for Preston. “I know the referee doesn’t look again at the incident but it would be interesting for him to look at him back and get his opinion. The most successful scorer in Vale colours has been Wilf Kirkham with seven goals, though he also scored once whilst playing on Stoke's side – all Kirkham's goals came in the English Football League.[1]. Keep your eye out in the northern section for 18 (Port Vale) and 24 (Stoke City). I still think we need to be more clinical in the final third. Better was to come for Vale just before half time when Nicky Cross found Andy Porter who let fly with a left footer into the top corner from the edge of the area. Matches from wartime competitions, friendlies, Staffordshire Senior Cup, and other minor cup competitions are not included. Head to Head information (H2H). - Stoke City player ratings from win at Preston, Lee Gregory's first half goal secured Michael O'Neill his first league win of the season, 'He'll be disappointed' - Steven Fletcher hit bar with a Rabona on his Stoke City full debut, Former Sheffield Wednesday striker helped new side to a 1-0 win at Preston North End, 'The dark arts' - Managers at odds as Stoke City have last laugh at Preston North End, Lee Gregory scored winner, Tom Barkhuizen sent off, Stoke City boss gives clear verdict on Preston red card for Tom Barkhuizen, Preston wing-back was shown straight red for foul on Morgan Fox as Stoke won at Deepdale, 'He's playing extremely well' - Stoke City boss's post-Preston interview with first win chalked off, Michael O'Neill still not completely satisfied with performance at Deepdale, What we learned from Port Vale's goalless draw against Harrogate, Port Vale are preparing for Saturday's trip to Morecambe after this 0-0 draw at home to Harrogate Town, Port Vale to assess defender as fans and manager reflect on hard-earned point, 'Invincible' man, 29, who dismissed covid as 'bull***t' fears he will die after Tenerife holiday sees him end up in intensive care, 'I can’t breathe, walk, move. A couple of Nathan Jones’s best and worst nights came in this competition last season. Stoke had won a league meeting 2-1 at the Victoria Ground by the time the teams were paired together in the First Round of the FA Cup. It’s more minutes under the belt for him and John Obi MIkel, players who need minutes. Stoke City and Port Vale are both in the hat for the ties which will be played on September 15/16 and then September 22/23. Does he mean to go and slide tackle the player? Stoke fans behind the goal made up around half of the 7,940 attendance at Vale Park. It gives us four points from three games and we have a home game next week. He said after that Crawley disaster: “For 45 minutes, that’s as bad a performance as I’ve had since I’ve been a manager. Stoke had won a league meeting 2-1 at the Victoria Ground by the time the teams were paired together in the First Round of the FA Cup. “We’ve been in that situation a few times ourselves. Port Vale turn their attention back to the FA Cup tomorrow afternoon, and ahead of their second round tie against Cheltenham Town, we've taken a look at a fixture that cemented itself in the club's history, on a night where the Vale welcomed neighbours, Stoke City to Vale Park in a first round replay.