1985–86 Port Vale F.C. season
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The 1985–86 season was Port Vale's 74th season of football in the English Football League, and second-successive (13th overall) season in the Fourth Division.[1] John Rudge achieved his first success as manager, leading Vale to promotion into the Third Division with a fourth-place finish. The club also reached the Second Round in both the FA Cup and League Cup, as well as the Northern Section Semi-finals of the Associate Members' Cup. Rudge signing Andy Jones excelled to become the club's top-scorer, whilst Robbie Earle had another impressive season. However, the promotion campaign was built on the strength of the Vale defence, and goalkeeper Jim Arnold was made Player of the Year.
1985–86 season | |||
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Chairman | Jim Lloyd | ||
Manager | John Rudge | ||
Stadium | Vale Park | ||
Football League Fourth Division | 4th (79 Points) | ||
FA Cup | Second Round (knocked out by Walsall) | ||
League Cup | Second Round (knocked out by West Bromwich Albion) | ||
Associate Members' Cup | Northern Section Semi-finalists (knocked out by Wigan Athletic) | ||
Player of the Year | Jim Arnold | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Robbie Earle (15) All: Andy Jones (18) | ||
Highest home attendance | 11,736 vs. Walsall, 8 December 1985 | ||
Lowest home attendance | 1,584 vs. Blackpool, 10 February 1986 | ||
Average home league attendance | 3,581 | ||
Biggest win | 4–0 (three games) | ||
Biggest defeat | 1–4 vs. Chester City, 1 January 1986 | ||
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