Port Vale vs Sunderland Highlights and Objectives
FA Cup
1:30 PMMarch 8, 2026
Spherical of 16
Vale Park
Referee: Anthony Taylor, England
Port Vale
Sunderland
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0.00
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.00
Passing
122 (60%)
Correct passes
361 (80%)
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46
G
Joe Gauci
15
D
Liam Gordon
5
D
Connor Corridor
25
D
Cameron Humphreys
24
D
Kyle John (C)
6
D
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
11
M
Ethon Archer
14
M
Funso Ojo
12
M
Rhys Walters
M
Ben Waine
28′
54′ HoldingF
Dajaune Brown
30′ 
28′ G
Melker Ellborg
61′ Tripping
13
D
Luke O’Nien (C)
15
D
Omar Alderete
5
D
Daniel Ballard
6
D
Lutsharel Geertruida
28
M
Enzo Le Fée
19
M
Habib Diarra
7
M
Chemsdine Talbi
11
M
Chris Rigg
10
M
Nilson Angulo
12
F
Eliezer Mayenda
Substitutes
F
Wilson Isidor
68′ Changed by C. TalbiM
Granit Xhaka
83′ Changed by C. Rigg
21
G
Simon Moore
51
D
Jenson Jones
30
M
Milan Aleksić
50
M
Harrison Jones
53
M
Jack Whittaker
29
F
Ahmed Abdullahi
74
F
Finn Geragusyan
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Port Vale secured a monumental FA Cup victory over Sunderland, with Ben Waine’s first-half aim proving decisive at Vale Park.
Port Vale shocked Championship guests Sunderland 1-0 in a dramatic FA Cup conflict at Vale Park on March 8, 2026. Ben Waine emerged because the hero for the League One aspect, putting the solitary aim that separated the groups.
This FA Cup tie pitted the lower-league Valiants in opposition to their higher-ranked Championship opponents. Sunderland arrived aiming for a deep cup run. Nonetheless, Port Vale have been decided to make their house benefit rely in entrance of their passionate supporters.
The match started with Sunderland dominating possession, controlling the midfield. They pressed excessive and regarded to dictate play. Port Vale defended resolutely, absorbing early stress from the Black Cats with out conceding many clear possibilities.
In opposition to the run of play, Port Vale broke the impasse. Within the twenty eighth minute, Ben Waine scored after receiving a cross from David Brown. Waine drilled a low shot previous the goalkeeper, sending Vale Park into raptures.
The aim ignited the ambiance on the venue. Simply two minutes later, Port Vale’s David Brown acquired a yellow card for a foul. Sunderland pushed for a direct equaliser however discovered Joe Gauci in sturdy type within the Vale aim.
The half-time whistle blew with Port Vale holding a stunning however deserved lead. Sunderland wanted to transform their important possession into extra harmful assaults. Port Vale, in the meantime, centered on sustaining their defensive form and denying area.
Sunderland intensified their assault after the break. They created a number of alternatives, forcing Joe Gauci into essential saves. The Port Vale goalkeeper made 5 very important stops all through the match, incomes him a excessive ranking.
The bodily nature of the sport continued into the second half. Waine was booked within the 54th minute, adopted by Michael Ellborg for Sunderland within the 61st minute. Jack Brady additionally noticed yellow for Port Vale within the 63rd minute.
Each groups made substitutions to refresh their lineups and alter ways. Notably, Waine was changed within the 88th minute after his goal-scoring heroics. Port Vale held agency because the clock ticked down, with Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel excelling in defence.
The statistics highlighted Sunderland’s dominance in possession with 69% and 17 complete pictures. But, Port Vale’s single shot heading in the right direction secured their win. Each groups recorded 0 Anticipated Objectives (xG), indicating a match with few really clear-cut scoring alternatives.
This memorable FA Cup upset sends Port Vale into the subsequent spherical of the competitors. Sunderland will mirror on a missed alternative in opposition to a decided opponent. The Valiants celebrated a hard-fought victory at Vale Park.
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