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Your matchday card
Port Vale v Rochdale
Saturday 31 October 2026 · 12:30 · Vale Park
Leave home
3h journey each way
07:00
Pub / food
Time for a pint and a bite
10:00
At the ground
Beat the turnstile queues
11:30
In your seat
Warm-up and team news
12:10
Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.
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Port Vale v Rochdale: the build-up
Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.
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Away days at Vale Park
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Places to eat in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
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Best pubs in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.
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Getting there
- Longport station — The nearest station, around 20 minutes' walk to the ground through Burslem.
- Bus from Hanley — Buses run from Stoke-on-Trent's city centre out to Burslem.
- Driving — M6 J15 or J16, then follow signs into Burslem; the ground has a large car park.
Food and drink options
No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.
- The Wheatsheaf, Burslem — Traditional pub near the ground, popular with home and away fans. Colours policy unknownMap
- Burslem market — Local market in the historic town centre, good for a browse before kick-off. Colours policy unknownMap
- Ground concourse — Solid matchday fare including the local Staffordshire oatcake. Colours policy unknownMap
Worth the detour
Middleport Pottery
Working Victorian pottery factory offering tours, a short walk from the ground.
Open in mapsBurslem town centre
The 'Mother Town' of the Potteries, with striking Victorian architecture.
Open in mapsCeramics heritage trail
Several historic pottery sites in the wider Stoke area worth exploring.
Open in mapsOff the beaten track
Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.
The Leopard, Burslem
Historic backstreet pub with literary connections, quieter than the main matchday pubs.
Open in mapsWestport Lake
Nature reserve near Longport station, a peaceful pre-match walk.
Open in mapsMiddleport oatcake shop
Local shop selling the Staffordshire oatcake, a must-try before the game.
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Transport alert
Weekend rail
Engineering work can affect weekend services into Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent; check the operator close to the match.
Local event
Local arrangements
Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.
Ground note · unverified
Vale Park is one of the largest grounds in the division relative to attendance — the away end can feel sparse on quieter fixtures.
Ground note · unverified
Burslem's streets are narrow and can get congested quickly before kick-off.
What the day will cost
Rough guide for a trip to Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent
Rough advance return fare per person
- Travel£53
- Away ticket£30
- Drinks (3 pints)£16
- Food on the day£14
Each person
£112
Group of 2
£225
Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.
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