The 2021-22 campaign delivered a season of dramatic, emotional triumph for Port Vale, as The Valiants secured promotion through the League Two play-offs. Leading the charge was the prolific joint-tally of Ben Garrity and Jamie Proctor, whose 12 goals each provided the firepower in a campaign built on a thrilling surge in the final months. The season culminated in a magnificent, career-defining victory over Mansfield Town in the Wembley Final, securing a long-awaited return to League One and a truly memorable moment for the club and its supporters.