1902–03 Burslem Port Vale F.C. season

Their success was down mainly due to their home form, and in fact, a club record 29 away games without a win began on 17 January 1903.

Goalkeeper Harry Cotton played 36 games; Billy Heames, W. Perkins, Ernest Mullineux, Arthur Hartshorne, Bert Eardley, Arthur Rowley, George Price, and William Loverseed were all constant figures in the first XI.

[1] In a financially difficult season, in March 1903, the directors decided to sell defenders Arthur Hartshorne and Ted Holdcroft to Stoke for over £500.

In the Charity Vase, they were conquered by Second Division rivals Burton United 5–1 away in a replay, following a 1–1 draw at home.

The club failed to qualify for the FA Cup, after losing 2–1 away at St. Helens Recreation's short, sloped, boggy pitch.

Right-back Ernest Mullineux played 34 games for the club in all competitions.
Loyal Valeite Bert Eardley was a key first team member.
Winger Billy Heames missed just one game in the league.
George Price was an important player yet again.
Top scorer Adrian Capes .
Danny Simpson had his last season with the club.
Right-half Lucien Boullemier retired in October 1902 to concentrate on his pottery, he enjoyed a benefit match.
Half-back Harry Croxton .
Albert Cook played a cameo role.