League position
Full tableFootball League Second Division 2001-02 · 14 of 24
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  WycombeWycombe Wanderers | 46 | -6 | 64 |
| 12 |  Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers | 46 | +3 | 63 |
| 13 |  SwindonSwindon Town | 46 | -10 | 59 |
| 14 | Port ValePort Vale | 46 | -11 | 58 |
| 15 |  Colchester UnitedColchester United | 46 | -11 | 57 |
| 16 |  BlackpoolBlackpool | 46 | -3 | 56 |
| 17 |  PeterboroughPeterborough United | 46 | +5 | 55 |
2001-02 results
All matchesNo results recorded in 2001-02.
Season history
All seasonsLeague
| Season | Competition | Pos | Movement | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27now | League Two | 22 | 8 | |
| ⋯ 22 seasons ⋯ | ||||
| 2003-04 | Football League Second Division | 7 | 73 | |
| 2002-03 | Football League Second Division | 17 | 53 | |
| 2001-02 | Football League Second Division | 14 | 58 | |
| 2000-01 | Football League Second Division | 11 | 62 | |
| 1999-00 | Football League First Division | 23 | ↓ | 36 |
Ground
- HomeVale Park· Stoke-on-Trent
- York City · LNER Community Stadium
- Fleetwood Town · Highbury Stadium
- Accrington Stanley · Wham Stadium
- Rochdale · Crown Oil Arena
- Grimsby Town · Blundell Park
- Oldham Athletic · Boundary Park
- Salford City · The Peninsula Stadium
- Rotherham United · AESSEAL New York Stadium
- Tranmere Rovers · Prenton Park
- Chesterfield · SMH Group Stadium
- Shrewsbury Town · The Croud Meadow
- Walsall · Poundland Bescot Stadium
- Northampton Town · Sixfields Stadium
- Colchester United · JobServe Community Stadium
- Cheltenham Town · Completely-Suzuki Stadium
- Barnet · The Hive Stadium
- Newport County · Rodney Parade
- Swindon Town · The County Ground
- Bristol Rovers · Memorial Stadium
- Gillingham · Priestfield Stadium
- Crawley Town · Broadfield Stadium
- Exeter City · St James Park
Generated summary
Overview
Port Vale is a professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Founded in 1876, the team competes in League One, the third tier of English football.
History
Port Vale was established as a member of the English Football League in the late 19th century and has experienced various levels of success and relegation throughout its history. The club's home ground, Vale Park, opened in 1950 and has been the team's base since.
Achievements
The club has one notable runner-up finish in League Two but has not yet secured a title in the competition. Despite their challenges, Port Vale remains an important fixture in the local community of Stoke-on-Trent.
Rivalries
Port Vale's main rival is Stoke City, with whom they contest the Potteries Derby, reflecting their geographical proximity and competitive spirit. This fixture is highly anticipated by fans and is a significant part of both clubs' histories.
Generated by gpt-4o-mini · 1 Apr 2026 · from Almanac data
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