Port Vale Completes Signing of Goalkeeper Jackson Smith

Port Vale have signed goalkeeper Jackson Smith from Barnsley. The 24-year-old joins on a three-year contract.

What does this mean for Port Vale?

This signing is a significant move for the club, especially after their recent form. As of the end of the season, Port Vale stood at 22nd in League One, with 42 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLLD.

Background on Jackson Smith

Smith spent the second half of last season on loan at Grimsby Town, where he kept 13 clean sheets in 22 League Two appearances. He becomes the club's second signing of the summer window, following the arrival of Jasper Moon.

Why it matters for Port Vale

The signing of Smith is crucial for Port Vale as they look to improve their performance in the upcoming season. With 36 goals scored and 61 conceded, resulting in a -25 goal difference, strengthening the defense is a key priority. They are currently 61 points behind leaders Lincoln, after their last result, a 0-2 loss to Lincoln on 2026-05-02.