Former Port Vale defender signs one-year deal at Chester
Port Vale defender Ben Lomax has signed a one-year deal with Chester FC, with an option for a further year. The 20-year-old departed Port Vale in the summer and will add to manager Phil Parkinson's defensive options at the Deva Stadium.
What happened?
Ben Lomax, a 20-year-old defender, has joined Chester FC on a one-year deal with an option for a further year. He departed Port Vale in the summer and will bring valuable experience to the Deva Stadium.
Why it matters for Port Vale
The departure of Ben Lomax is a significant loss for Port Vale, who will need to find a replacement for their young defender. The club's academy system has produced several talented players in recent years, and Lomax's departure will be a blow to their development.
What comes next?
Port Vale will need to find a replacement for Ben Lomax in the coming weeks, and the club's academy system will be under scrutiny to produce another talented young defender. The club's management will need to assess their options and make a decision on how to proceed.
As of 13 August 2026, Port Vale are 22nd in League One, with 42 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLLD. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 61 this season, with a goal difference of -25. They are 61 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race, and their last result was a 0-2 loss to Lincoln on 2 May 2026.
Ben Lomax made six senior appearances for Port Vale, including three in League One, and gained valuable experience through loan spells at Peterborough Sports and Redditch United. He will add to Chester FC's defensive options and provide a boost to their squad.
Chester FC, who opened the season with a 2-1 win at Chorley, are at home to King's Lynn Town on Saturday. The club will be looking to build on their positive start to the season and push for a top-half finish in League One.
