Stoke therefore have finished above Vale 87 times ( as of 2011 , and only including seasons in which Vale have competed in the Football League ) .
Whilst competing in the same division , Vale have finished above Stoke on seven occasions .
Stoke have finished above Vale 87 times ( as of 2011 , and only including seasons in which Vale have competed in the Football League ) .
Whilst competing in the same division , Vale have finished above Stoke on seven occasions .