The 1895–96 season was Burslem Port Vale's fourth consecutive season of football in the English Football League. This season marked a significant downturn for the club, as they finished 14th with 18 p
Ever-present goalkeeper Tom Baddeley saved Vale from embarrassing scorelines on numerous occasions.
Ever-present George Price made his debut in 1896 and remained with the club for another eleven years.
Danny Simpson made his debut in 1896 and would become top scorer for 1896–97 and 1897–98.