pre-season friendly confirmed

Port Vale has confirmed that they will be hosting Championship side Leicester City at Vale Park on Tuesday July 23, (7.30pm).

Nigel Pearson’s side finished sixth place, earning themselves a play-off place. The Foxes lost their play-off semi-final against Watford 3-2 on aggregate, and will play Championship football again next season.

The match will be the first of two home pre-season fixtures for the Valiants, with Micky Adams’ side also welcoming Derby County on Tuesday July 16.

2013-2014 pre-season schedule

First-Team: July 5 Norton (A) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 16 Derby County (H) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 19 Kidderminster Harriers (A) 7.30pm

Development Squad: July 20 Harborough Town (A) 3.00pm

First-Team: July 23 Leicester City (H) 7.30pm

First-Team: July 27 Alfreton (A) 3.00pm

Development Squad: July 30 Stafford Rangers (A) 7.30pm