The 2015-16 campaign delivered a solid, respectable mid-table finish for Port Vale as The Valiants secured 12th place in League One under the guidance of Rob Page in his first full season. Leading the charge was the prolific forward A-Jay Leitch-Smith, whose 12 goals in all competitions anchored the attack, notably in the latter half of the season as they flirted with the play-off spots. It was a year of consolidation and stability, highlighted by the crucial victory that confirmed the relegation of local rivals Crewe Alexandra, securing their place as a defining chapter in the club's modern history.