The FA Cup fourth-round tie between Port Vale and Bristol City, scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 3pm, has been postponed. A pitch inspection on Friday, February 13, at Vale Park deemed the playing surface waterlogged and unplayable. The fixture will now take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with a 7:45pm kick-off.
Both clubs are guaranteed a place in Monday's fifth-round draw, according to reports. Championship side Bristol City reached this stage after defeating Watford 5-1 in the third round. For the Robins, an FA Cup run could provide a boost during a busy schedule. League One strugglers Port Vale secured their spot by beating Fleetwood Town 1-0. The postponement follows recent heavy rainfall in the Stoke-on-Trent area, affecting the Vale Park pitch. This cup tie offers Port Vale a chance to upset higher-ranked opposition.
