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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Bristol City and Port Vale is set for 14.02.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Bristol City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Port Vale, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 14.02.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Port Vale
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on -, finishing -.
Bristol City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Bristol City squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Bristol City lineup today or Bristol City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Bristol City home performances:
Date Event Score 20.01.2026 Ipswich Town vs Bristol City 2 - 0 17.01.2026 Oxford United vs Bristol City 0 - 0 10.01.2026 Bristol City vs Watford 5 - 1
Port Vale Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Port Vale have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: -
- Wins this season over Bristol City: 0
Recent away match stats for Port Vale:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Mansfield Town vs Port Vale 3 - 0 13.01.2026 Bolton Wanderers vs Port Vale 0 - 1 09.01.2026 Port Vale vs Fleetwood Town 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 24.01.2026, odds point to Port Vale as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Bristol City and Port Vale lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
