Port Vale midfielder Shipley has signed for Cheltenham, as the League One club continues to rebuild its squad.

What happened?

Shipley's transfer is the latest move in a busy offseason for Port Vale, who are looking to improve on their 22nd place finish in League One, with 42 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LWLLD.

Why it matters for Port Vale

The loss of Shipley may be a blow to Port Vale's midfield, but the club is currently focused on its upcoming season, with the team 61 points behind leaders Lincoln, and looking to turn around its recent form, which has seen them lose their last two games.

What comes next?

As Port Vale prepares for the new season, the club will be looking to strengthen its squad and improve on its recent performances, including its last result, a 0-2 loss to Lincoln on 2026-05-02, and its goals this season, with 36 scored and 61 conceded, resulting in a -25 goal difference. The team's recent form has been a concern, with 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in its last 5 games, and the club will be looking to turn things around and move up the League One standings.