1930–31 Port Vale F.C. season
Encyclopedia
The 1930–31 season was Port Vale
's twenty-fifth season of football in the Football League
, and their twenty-fourth in the Second Division
following their promotion from the Third Division North
the previous season. They finished fifth with 47 points, making it the most successful season in the club's history
in terms of league position. They were seven points short of promotion to the top-flight, and seventeen points clear of relegation.
from Lincoln City
; big goalkeeper Arthur Slater
from Clapton Orient
; and young outside-left Clarence Spencer
from Birmingham F.C.
The season started with a stylish 5–2 victory over Barnsley
in front of a disappointingly low attendance of under 10,000. Two defeats followed, and Albert Pynegar
put in a transfer request after being dropped from the first team. Bob Connelly
picked up an injury and so Jack Round
was signed from Bolton Wanderers
. On 20 September they travelled to Goodison Park
to triumph over previously undefeated league leaders Everton
3–2 in front of 27,142 spectators. Two days later they tore Bradford Park Avenue
apart 8–2, with a four goal haul from Sam Jennings
. On 4 October they travelled to Home Park
, where they lost 2–1 to Plymouth Argyle
; later in the day a horrific tragedy almost killed many of the Vale players – they had hired a speedboat at Devon
resort which burst into flames whilst at sea, fortunately the pilot managed to extinguish the flames and returned them safely to harbour.
Pynegar left the club in October following rumours of a rift with teammate Jennings, he signed with Chesterfield
of the Third Division North. Bert Fishwick
was a more than able deputy. The defensive duo of Jimmy Oakes
and Shino Shenton
also proved formidable at the back. On 29 November promotion dreams took a knock at White Hart Lane
, Spurs
picking up a 5–0 win. Despite competing at the top end of the table The Old Recreation Ground
rarely saw much more than 10,000 spectators. In December, reserve half-back George Whitcombe
was sold to Notts County
for 'a substantial amount', the money went towards ground improvements. The following month £10,000 worth of mortgage debenture bonds were released to the same ends. The Football Association
would reject the club's ground improvement scheme, without giving a reason.
As the season entered its final stretch top scorer Jennings was dropped from the squad, and no adequate replacement was found until Stewart Littlewood
was re-signed from Oldham Athletic
, with Fishwick sold to Tranmere Rovers
in order to meet Oldham's demands. In early April the "Valiants" beat high-flying West Bromwich Albion
and Tottenham Hotspur, thereby keeping hopes of promotion high. West Brom won the return leg at The Hawthorns
to put daylight between the two clubs. In late April Vale travelled to the Netherlands
for a short tour, beating Dutch Southern XI 5–1 and Zwaluwen
2–0.
They finished fifth with 47 points, making it the most successful season in the club's history
in terms of league position. They were seven points short of second placed West Bromwich Albion
. Only 61 goals were conceded, a record bettered only by West Brom and Spurs. A 67 goals scored tally however was almost half that of champions Everton. Sam Jennings finished with 17 goals, and Phil Griffiths
and Harry Roberts were the only other major contributors. The ground improvements paid for were 3,500 seats on the Bryan Street stand, with a covered terrace.
, Frank Watkin
, and Jack Maddock
. Harry Roberts
was also sold to Millwall
. Meanwhile Stewart Littlewood was also selected by the FA for a summer tour of Canada
.
, Vale overcame amateur side Corinthians 3–1 in the Third Round, but then found themselves eliminated by First Division
Birmingham at St Andrew's in the Fourth Round. The 44,119 attendance raised £2,763 for the club.
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against;
GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
's twenty-fifth season of football in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, and their twenty-fourth in the Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
following their promotion from the Third Division North
Football League Third Division North
The Third Division North of The Football League was a tier in the English association football league system from 1921 to 1958. It ran parallel to Third Division South with clubs elected to the League or relegated from a higher division allocated to one or the other according to geographical position...
the previous season. They finished fifth with 47 points, making it the most successful season in the club's history
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
in terms of league position. They were seven points short of promotion to the top-flight, and seventeen points clear of relegation.
Second Division
The pre-season saw the arrival of goalscoring forward Harry RobertsHarry Roberts (footballer)
Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games...
from Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
; big goalkeeper Arthur Slater
Arthur Slater
Thomas Arthur Slater was an English footballer.-Playing career:Slater played for Easington Colliery, Murton and Clapton Orient before joining Port Vale in June 1930...
from Clapton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
; and young outside-left Clarence Spencer
Clarence Spencer
Clarence Grenville Spencer was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.-Playing career:...
from Birmingham F.C.
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
The season started with a stylish 5–2 victory over Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
in front of a disappointingly low attendance of under 10,000. Two defeats followed, and Albert Pynegar
Albert Pynegar
Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood...
put in a transfer request after being dropped from the first team. Bob Connelly
Bob Connelly
Robert Connelly was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Connelly started his career with Townhead Hibernians and later Shettleston Juniors, before joining Port Vale in August 1921. Over the next eleven years he played in 341 matches and scored 18 league goals...
picked up an injury and so Jack Round
Jack Round
John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season...
was signed from Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
. On 20 September they travelled to Goodison Park
Goodison Park
Goodison Park is a football stadium located in Walton, Liverpool, England. The stadium has been home to Everton F.C. since its completion in 1892 and is one of the world's first purpose-built football grounds...
to triumph over previously undefeated league leaders Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
3–2 in front of 27,142 spectators. Two days later they tore Bradford Park Avenue
Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England...
apart 8–2, with a four goal haul from Sam Jennings
Sam Jennings
Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games....
. On 4 October they travelled to Home Park
Home Park
Home Park is an all-seater football stadium in the Central Park area of Plymouth, England, and is the home of Football League Two club Plymouth Argyle. The ground, given the nickname the Theatre of Greens by the club's supporters, has been Argyle's permanent residence since 1901...
, where they lost 2–1 to Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
; later in the day a horrific tragedy almost killed many of the Vale players – they had hired a speedboat at Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
resort which burst into flames whilst at sea, fortunately the pilot managed to extinguish the flames and returned them safely to harbour.
Pynegar left the club in October following rumours of a rift with teammate Jennings, he signed with Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
of the Third Division North. Bert Fishwick
Bert Fishwick
Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road...
was a more than able deputy. The defensive duo of Jimmy Oakes
Jimmy Oakes
James Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left back for Port Vale between 1923 and 1933.-Playing style:He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough player or dirty tricks....
and Shino Shenton
George Shenton (footballer)
George "Shino" Shenton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Shenton played for Naybro Stone, Downing's Tileries and Blythe Bridge before joining Port Vale as an amateur in June 1927, signing professional forms in August that year and making his debut on 10 November in a 3–1 defeat at Grimsby...
also proved formidable at the back. On 29 November promotion dreams took a knock at White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane
White Hart Lane is an all-seater football stadium in Tottenham, London, England. Built in 1899, it is the home of Tottenham Hotspur and, after numerous renovations, the stadium has a capacity of 36,230....
, Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
picking up a 5–0 win. Despite competing at the top end of the table The Old Recreation Ground
The Old Recreation Ground
The Old Recreation Ground was a football stadium, located in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and home to Port Vale for almost 40 years. The Rec had been Vale's home between 1913 and 1950 and was the sixth ground the club used.-Structure and facilities:...
rarely saw much more than 10,000 spectators. In December, reserve half-back George Whitcombe
George Whitcombe
George Charles Whitcombe was a Welsh footballer. He also captained Wales at baseball, winning a total of five caps....
was sold to Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
for 'a substantial amount', the money went towards ground improvements. The following month £10,000 worth of mortgage debenture bonds were released to the same ends. The Football Association
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
would reject the club's ground improvement scheme, without giving a reason.
As the season entered its final stretch top scorer Jennings was dropped from the squad, and no adequate replacement was found until Stewart Littlewood
Stewart Littlewood
Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:...
was re-signed from Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
, with Fishwick sold to Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
in order to meet Oldham's demands. In early April the "Valiants" beat high-flying West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
and Tottenham Hotspur, thereby keeping hopes of promotion high. West Brom won the return leg at The Hawthorns
The Hawthorns
The Hawthorns is an all-seater football stadium in West Bromwich, Sandwell, England, with a capacity of 26,484. It has been the home of West Bromwich Albion F.C. since 1900, when it became the sixth ground to be used by the club. The ground was the last Football League ground to be built in the...
to put daylight between the two clubs. In late April Vale travelled to the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
for a short tour, beating Dutch Southern XI 5–1 and Zwaluwen
Zwaluwen '30
Zwaluwen 1930, is a football club from Hoorn, the Netherlands. The club was founded in 1930, is currently playing in the Hoofdklasse, the highest tier of amateur football in the Netherlands.-External links:*...
2–0.
They finished fifth with 47 points, making it the most successful season in the club's history
History of Port Vale F.C.
The history of Port Vale F.C., an English association football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, began when the club was formed in 1876. In 1884, the club moved to the town of Burslem, changing their name to Burslem Port Vale in the process. The club joined the Football League Second Division upon its...
in terms of league position. They were seven points short of second placed West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
. Only 61 goals were conceded, a record bettered only by West Brom and Spurs. A 67 goals scored tally however was almost half that of champions Everton. Sam Jennings finished with 17 goals, and Phil Griffiths
Phil Griffiths
Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:...
and Harry Roberts were the only other major contributors. The ground improvements paid for were 3,500 seats on the Bryan Street stand, with a covered terrace.
Finances
On the financial side, an £800 loss was made, with the weather blamed for an average gate figure of 10,537. Numerous players were released, including Billy BriscoeBilly Briscoe
William "Billy" Briscoe was an English footballer who played as a forward.A former Watford, Stoke, Milton Brotherhood, and Leek United player; he first turned professional with Port Vale in 1918. After five years he moved on to Congleton Town for a season, only to return to Vale in 1924...
, Frank Watkin
Frank Watkin
Frank Watkin was an English footballer. His father Arthur Watkin was also a footballer who played for Stoke.-Playing career:Watkin played for Congleton Town and Stoke City before signing to local rivals Port Vale in June 1929...
, and Jack Maddock
Jack Maddock
John Maddock was an English footballer, noted for his 'rifle shot'. He played in the right-back position for Stoke between 1919 and 1921, before signing with Port Vale following a two years spell at Macclesfield Town. He spent eight years with Vale, before joining Crewe Alexandra in 1931...
. Harry Roberts
Harry Roberts (footballer)
Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games...
was also sold to Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
. Meanwhile Stewart Littlewood was also selected by the FA for a summer tour of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Cup competitions
In the FA CupFA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, Vale overcame amateur side Corinthians 3–1 in the Third Round, but then found themselves eliminated by First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
Birmingham at St Andrew's in the Fourth Round. The 44,119 attendance raised £2,763 for the club.
Final league table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | W | D | L | F | A | F | A | GA | GD | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
42 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 76 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 35 | 121 | 66 | 1.833 | + 55 | 61 | |||||
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich Albion F.C. West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands... |
42 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 33 | 83 | 49 | 1.694 | + 34 | 54 | |||||
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
42 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 64 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 35 | 88 | 55 | 1.600 | + 33 | 51 | |||||
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
42 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 56 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 42 | 84 | 67 | 1.254 | + 17 | 47 | |||||
| 5 | Port Vale Port Vale F.C. Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as... |
42 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 45 | 67 | 61 | 1.098 | + 6 | 47 | |||||
| 6 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
42 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 26 | 42 | 97 | 66 | 1.470 | + 31 | 46 | |||||
| 7 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
42 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 55 | 31 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 28 | 33 | 83 | 64 | 1.297 | + 19 | 45 | |||||
| 8 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
42 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 55 | 30 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 47 | 81 | 77 | 1.052 | + 4 | 45 | |||||
| 9 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
42 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 74 | 62 | 1.194 | + 12 | 44 | |||||
| 10 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
42 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 39 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 61 | 63 | 0.968 | – 2 | 44 | |||||
| 11 | Stoke City Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
42 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 34 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 54 | 64 | 71 | 0.901 | – 7 | 44 | |||||
| 12 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
42 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 44 | 61 | 72 | 0.847 | – 11 | 42 | |||||
| 13 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
42 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 62 | 75 | 82 | 0.915 | – 7 | 41 | |||||
| 14 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
42 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 55 | 71 | 80 | 0.887 | – 9 | 39 | |||||
| 15 | Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic F.C. Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,... |
42 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 53 | 59 | 86 | 0.686 | – 27 | 39 | |||||
| 16 | Bristol City Bristol City F.C. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City... |
42 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 25 | 59 | 54 | 82 | 0.659 | – 28 | 38 | |||||
| 17 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
42 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 35 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 26 | 50 | 80 | 85 | 0.941 | – 5 | 37 | |||||
| 18 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
42 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 51 | 76 | 84 | 0.905 | – 8 | 36 | |||||
| 19 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
42 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 56 | 59 | 79 | 0.747 | – 20 | 35 | |||||
| 20 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
42 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 45 | 51 | 74 | 0.689 | – 23 | 34 | |||||
| 21 | Reading Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
42 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 47 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 25 | 63 | 72 | 96 | 0.750 | – 24 | 30 | |||||
| 22 | Cardiff City Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
42 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 56 | 47 | 87 | 0.540 | – 40 | 25 |
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against;
GA = Goal average; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Legend
| Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August 1930 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
H | 5–2 | 9,853 | Pynegar Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood... (2), Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... (2), Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 3 September 1930 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
A | 1–2 | 16,000 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
| 6 September 1930 | Bristol City Bristol City F.C. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City... |
A | 1–1 | 13,206 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
| 8 September 1930 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
A | 1–5 | 10,296 | Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
| 13 September 1930 | Cardiff City Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
H | 2–0 | 9,693 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... , Baxter |
| 20 September 1930 | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
A | 3–2 | 27,142 | Baxter, Pynegar Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood... , Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
| 22 September 1930 | Bradford Park Avenue Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C. Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England... |
H | 8–2 | 8,621 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... (4), Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... (2), Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... , o.g. Own goal An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents.... |
| 27 September 1930 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
H | 0–1 | 12,906 | |
| 4 October 1930 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
A | 1–2 | 20,243 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 11 October 1930 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
H | 2–0 | 10,970 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 18 October 1930 | Reading Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
A | 3–0 | 10,927 | Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... , Spencer Clarence Spencer Clarence Grenville Spencer was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.-Playing career:... , Jones Roger Jones (footballer born 1902) Reginald Jones was an English footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Middleport and Ravensdale before joining Port Vale in July 1923. It took him six years to establish himself in the first team, but he was a part of the side that won the Football League Third Division North championship in... |
| 25 October 1930 | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
H | 0–1 | 9,578 | |
| 1 November 1930 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
A | 3–3 | 11,625 | Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... , Marshall Harry Marshall William Henry 'Harry' Marshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Marshall played for Hucknall Primitives, Bromley's Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Southport and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale for a sizeable outlay in March 1930... , Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 8 November 1930 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
H | 3–2 | 9,753 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... , Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 15 November 1930 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
A | 2–1 | 12,277 | Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... (2) |
| 22 November 1930 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
H | 1–0 | 10,086 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
| 29 November 1930 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
A | 0–5 | 23,609 | |
| 6 December 1930 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
H | 1–0 | 8,828 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
| 13 December 1930 | Stoke City Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
A | 0–1 | 26,609 | |
| 20 December 1930 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
H | 3–2 | 8,448 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... , Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... (pen) |
| 25 December 1930 | Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic F.C. Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,... |
H | 1–1 | 15,827 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 26 December 1930 | Charlton Athletic Charlton Athletic F.C. Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,... |
A | 1–3 | 4,768 | Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
| 27 December 1930 | Barnsley Barnsley F.C. Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's... |
A | 2–5 | 6,469 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 3 January 1931 | Bristol City Bristol City F.C. Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City... |
H | 1–0 | 7,411 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 17 January 1931 | Cardiff City Cardiff City F.C. Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for... |
A | 1–2 | 10,455 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 26 January 1931 | Everton Everton F.C. Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football... |
H | 1–3 | 9,028 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 31 January 1931 | Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
A | 3–0 | 3,430 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... , Henshall James Henshall James Cecil Henshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 home win over Millwall. After being a regular for the remainder of the season he fell out of favour and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in... |
| 7 February 1931 | Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle F.C. Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the... |
H | 2–1 | 10,236 | Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... , Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 14 February 1931 | Swansea Town Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... |
A | 1–2 | 8,602 | Henshall James Henshall James Cecil Henshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 home win over Millwall. After being a regular for the remainder of the season he fell out of favour and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in... |
| 21 February 1931 | Reading Reading F.C. Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship... |
H | 2–1 | 8,474 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... , Chell Joseph Chell Joseph Arthur Chell was an English footballer.-Playing career:Chell joined Port Vale in November 1930 and made his debut on 14 February 1931 in a 2–1 defeat at Swansea Town. Seven days later he got his first goal in a 2–1 home win over Reading, but also cut an artery in his leg... |
| 7 March 1931 | Oldham Athletic Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league... |
H | 2–0 | 7,720 | Marshall Harry Marshall William Henry 'Harry' Marshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Marshall played for Hucknall Primitives, Bromley's Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Southport and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale for a sizeable outlay in March 1930... , Oakes Jimmy Oakes James Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left back for Port Vale between 1923 and 1933.-Playing style:He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough player or dirty tricks.... |
| 11 March 1931 | Wolverhampton Wanderers Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at... |
A | 0–3 | 4,243 | |
| 14 March 1931 | Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest F.C. Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship... |
A | 0–1 | 9,281 | |
| 21 March 1931 | Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
H | 0–0 | 9,185 | |
| 28 March 1931 | Preston North End Preston North End F.C. Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One... |
A | 3–1 | 7,696 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... (2), Littlewood Stewart Littlewood Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:... |
| 3 April 1931 | West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich Albion F.C. West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands... |
H | 1–0 | 18,043 | Littlewood Stewart Littlewood Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:... |
| 4 April 1931 | Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane.... |
H | 3–0 | 14,290 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... (2), Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... (pen) |
| 6 April 1931 | West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich Albion F.C. West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands... |
A | 1–4 | 23,879 | Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
| 11 April 1931 | Southampton Southampton F.C. Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club... |
A | 0–2 | 9,452 | |
| 18 April 1931 | Stoke City Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
H | 0–0 | 13,403 | |
| 25 April 1931 | Millwall Millwall F.C. Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the... |
A | 1–0 | 8,188 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
| 2 May 1931 | Bradford City Bradford City A.F.C. Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two.... |
H | 1–0 | 5,570 | Rowbotham Harry Rowbotham Henry Rowbotham was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowbotham played for Cheddleton Mental Hospital before joining Port Vale in April 1931. He scored on his debut in a 1–0 home win over Bradford City on the last day of the season on 2 May 1931. The next season he was only used as a back-up... |
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 10 January 1931 | Corinthians | A | 3–1 | 12,832 | Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... (2), Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
| R2 | 24 January 1931 | Birmingham Birmingham City F.C. Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the... |
A | 0–2 | 44,119 |
Appearances
| Pos. | Name | Football League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| GK |  Ben DaviesBen Davies (goalkeeper) -Playing career:Davies played for Wellington St. George and Crewe Alexandra before joining Port Vale in October 1929. He kept a clean sheet in his first game; a draw at South Shields on 2 November 1929, and won the #1 jersey off Jack Prince to become the regular keeper for most of the next three... |
28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| GK | Arthur Slater Arthur Slater Thomas Arthur Slater was an English footballer.-Playing career:Slater played for Easington Colliery, Murton and Clapton Orient before joining Port Vale in June 1930... |
14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DF | Jimmy Oakes Jimmy Oakes James Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left back for Port Vale between 1923 and 1933.-Playing style:He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough player or dirty tricks.... |
39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| DF | Jack Maddock Jack Maddock John Maddock was an English footballer, noted for his 'rifle shot'. He played in the right-back position for Stoke between 1919 and 1921, before signing with Port Vale following a two years spell at Macclesfield Town. He spent eight years with Vale, before joining Crewe Alexandra in 1931... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DF | Billy Wootton Billy Wootton William "Billy" Wootton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Wootton played for Trentham, Stoke and Congleton Town before joining Port Vale in June 1925. He spent seven seasons with the Valiants but was never a regular. In August 1932, after 59 games he was transferred to Southend United... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DF | George Shenton George Shenton (footballer) George "Shino" Shenton was an English footballer.-Playing career:Shenton played for Naybro Stone, Downing's Tileries and Blythe Bridge before joining Port Vale as an amateur in June 1927, signing professional forms in August that year and making his debut on 10 November in a 3–1 defeat at Grimsby... |
40 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| DF | William Cope Bill Cope (footballer) John William "Bill" Cope was an English footballer, he was noted for his tough-tackling ability.-Playing career:Cope played for Leek Alexandra and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in July 1929... |
35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| MF |  Bob ConnellyBob Connelly Robert Connelly was a Scottish footballer.-Playing career:Connelly started his career with Townhead Hibernians and later Shettleston Juniors, before joining Port Vale in August 1921. Over the next eleven years he played in 341 matches and scored 18 league goals... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MF | Roger Jones Roger Jones (footballer born 1902) Reginald Jones was an English footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Middleport and Ravensdale before joining Port Vale in July 1923. It took him six years to establish himself in the first team, but he was a part of the side that won the Football League Third Division North championship in... |
40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 1 |
| MF | Jack Simms Jack Simms John Simms was an English footballer.-Playing career:Simms played for Whitfield Colliery, Stoke and Leek Alexandra before joining Port Vale as an amateur in June 1926. He signed as a professional in October that year, making his debut in a 4–0 defeat at Portsmouth at the end of the month... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MF |  Phil GriffithsPhil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
37 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 13 |
| MF | Bert Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... |
11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| MF | Tom Baxter |
15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| MF | Dennis Izon Dennis Izon Dennis Izon was an English footballer.-Playing career:Izon played for Rugeley and Colwich before joining Port Vale as an amateur in November 1928. He signed as a professional the next month and made his debut in a 1–0 home win over Tranmere Rovers on 21 December 1929... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MF | Clarence Spencer Clarence Spencer Clarence Grenville Spencer was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.-Playing career:... |
11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| MF | Jack Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... |
38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 2 |
| MF | James Henshall James Henshall James Cecil Henshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 home win over Millwall. After being a regular for the remainder of the season he fell out of favour and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in... |
18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| MF | George Whitcombe George Whitcombe George Charles Whitcombe was a Welsh footballer. He also captained Wales at baseball, winning a total of five caps.... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | Jack Sherlock Jack Sherlock John Stanley Sherlock was an English footballer.-Playing career:Sherlock played for Hanley Y.M.C.A. before joining Port Vale in May 1929. It took until April 1932 for him to establish himself, but he lost his first team spot in March 1933. He was transferred to Colwyn Bay United in July... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| FW | Harry Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 6 |
| FW | Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood... |
9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| FW | Harry Marshall Harry Marshall William Henry 'Harry' Marshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Marshall played for Hucknall Primitives, Bromley's Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Southport and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale for a sizeable outlay in March 1930... |
24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| FW | Sam Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
31 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 17 |
| FW | Harry Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 11 |
| FW | Harry Rowbotham Harry Rowbotham Henry Rowbotham was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowbotham played for Cheddleton Mental Hospital before joining Port Vale in April 1931. He scored on his debut in a 1–0 home win over Bradford City on the last day of the season on 2 May 1931. The next season he was only used as a back-up... |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FW | Joseph Chell Joseph Chell Joseph Arthur Chell was an English footballer.-Playing career:Chell joined Port Vale in November 1930 and made his debut on 14 February 1931 in a 2–1 defeat at Swansea Town. Seven days later he got his first goal in a 2–1 home win over Reading, but also cut an artery in his leg... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| FW | Stewart Littlewood Stewart Littlewood Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:... |
10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
All competitions
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
17 |
| Phil Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
13 |
| Harry Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
11 |
| Harry Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
6 |
| Bert Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... |
4 |
| Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood... |
3 |
| Tom Baxter |
2 |
| Harry Marshall Harry Marshall William Henry 'Harry' Marshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Marshall played for Hucknall Primitives, Bromley's Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Southport and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale for a sizeable outlay in March 1930... |
|
| Jack Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... |
|
| Stewart Littlewood Stewart Littlewood Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:... |
|
| James Henshall James Henshall James Cecil Henshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 home win over Millwall. After being a regular for the remainder of the season he fell out of favour and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in... |
|
| Jimmy Oakes Jimmy Oakes James Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left back for Port Vale between 1923 and 1933.-Playing style:He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough player or dirty tricks.... |
1 |
| Roger Jones Roger Jones (footballer born 1902) Reginald Jones was an English footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Middleport and Ravensdale before joining Port Vale in July 1923. It took him six years to establish himself in the first team, but he was a part of the side that won the Football League Third Division North championship in... |
|
| Clarence Spencer Clarence Spencer Clarence Grenville Spencer was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.-Playing career:... |
|
| Harry Rowbotham Harry Rowbotham Henry Rowbotham was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowbotham played for Cheddleton Mental Hospital before joining Port Vale in April 1931. He scored on his debut in a 1–0 home win over Bradford City on the last day of the season on 2 May 1931. The next season he was only used as a back-up... |
|
| Joseph Chell Joseph Chell Joseph Arthur Chell was an English footballer.-Playing career:Chell joined Port Vale in November 1930 and made his debut on 14 February 1931 in a 2–1 defeat at Swansea Town. Seven days later he got his first goal in a 2–1 home win over Reading, but also cut an artery in his leg... |
|
League
| Scorer | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Jennings Sam Jennings Samuel "Sam" Jennings was a tall English footballer and football manager who was killed during World War II. As a player, he was a goal-scoring centre-forward, with a ratio of a goal every two games.... |
16 |
| Phil Griffiths Phil Griffiths Philip Henry "Phil" Griffiths was a former Welsh international footballer. He played 118 games for Port Vale, including 85 in the Football League and scored 43 goals, 30 of which were in the league.-Club career:... |
13 |
| Harry Roberts Harry Roberts (footballer) Henry Roberts was an English international footballer.-Club career:Roberts played for Barrow Wireworks, R.A.S.C. , Barrow, Chesterfield and Lincoln City before joining Port Vale for £100 in June 1930. He was a first team regular from December 1930 and managed a tally of 11 goals in 26 games... |
9 |
| Harry Anstiss Harry Anstiss Harry Augustus Anstiss was a much travelled English footballer.-Playing career:Anstiss played for Hammersmith Athletic, Brentford, Millwall, Watford, Rochdale and Sheffield Wednesday before joining Port Vale in February 1927, along with 'a substantial financial consideration' in exchange for... |
6 |
| Bert Fishwick Bert Fishwick Albert Edward "Bert" Fishwick was an English footballer.-Playing career:Fishwick played for Leyland, Hamilton Central, Chorley and Plymouth Argyle before joining Blackpool in 1925. He made his debut for Frank Buckley's team on 24 October, in a 4–0 victory over Wolves at Bloomfield Road... |
4 |
| Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar Albert Pynegar was an English footballer.-Playing career:Pynegar played for Eastwood Rangers, Sutton Town, Leicester City, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic before joining Port Vale in January 1929, in a deal where he and 'a monetary consideration' were exchanged for Stewart Littlewood... |
3 |
| Tom Baxter |
2 |
| Harry Marshall Harry Marshall William Henry 'Harry' Marshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Marshall played for Hucknall Primitives, Bromley's Athletic, Nottingham Forest, Southport and Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Port Vale for a sizeable outlay in March 1930... |
|
| Jack Round Jack Round John Henry Round was an English footballer.-Playing career:Round played for Brierley Hill Alliance, Cradley Heath and Bolton Wanderers before joining Port Vale in September 1930. He quickly became a regular in the side and played 134 games before being released at the end of the 1934–35 season... |
|
| Stewart Littlewood Stewart Littlewood Stewart Christopher Littlewood was an English footballer. He played 55 games and scored 35 league goals for Port Vale.-Playing career:... |
|
| James Henshall James Henshall James Cecil Henshall was an English footballer.-Playing career:Henshall joined Port Vale in May 1928 and made his debut on 20 December 1930, in a 3–2 home win over Millwall. After being a regular for the remainder of the season he fell out of favour and was transferred to Crewe Alexandra in... |
|
| Jimmy Oakes Jimmy Oakes James Oakes was an English footballer who played as a left back for Port Vale between 1923 and 1933.-Playing style:He was noted as being a clean player, who never resorted to rough player or dirty tricks.... |
1 |
| Roger Jones Roger Jones (footballer born 1902) Reginald Jones was an English footballer.-Playing career:Jones played for Middleport and Ravensdale before joining Port Vale in July 1923. It took him six years to establish himself in the first team, but he was a part of the side that won the Football League Third Division North championship in... |
|
| Clarence Spencer Clarence Spencer Clarence Grenville Spencer was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Port Vale, Barrow and Carlisle United.-Playing career:... |
|
| Harry Rowbotham Harry Rowbotham Henry Rowbotham was an English footballer.-Playing career:Rowbotham played for Cheddleton Mental Hospital before joining Port Vale in April 1931. He scored on his debut in a 1–0 home win over Bradford City on the last day of the season on 2 May 1931. The next season he was only used as a back-up... |
|
| Joseph Chell Joseph Chell Joseph Arthur Chell was an English footballer.-Playing career:Chell joined Port Vale in November 1930 and made his debut on 14 February 1931 in a 2–1 defeat at Swansea Town. Seven days later he got his first goal in a 2–1 home win over Reading, but also cut an artery in his leg... |
|