Port Vale – Crewe

Match analysis

Port Vale were held to a goalless draw at Vale Park, leaving them languishing in 22nd place with just five points from six games – a solitary win, two draws and three defeats, and a 3‑7 goal deficit. Crewe, who sit eighth with ten points after an unbeaten run of six matches (two wins and four draws) and a modest 6‑4 scoring record, also failed to find the net. The stalemate meant Crewe remain five points clear of the relegation zone, while Vale’s survival hopes grow ever more precarious. Their head‑to‑head record this season remains unchanged, with the two sides having already drawn once. The point each side earned does little to alter the stark contrast in their campaigns.

• 63´ 🔁 B. GarrityPort Vale
• 70´ 🔁 O. LynchPort Vale
• 70´ 🔁 B. WainePort Vale
• 78´ 🔁 J. LankesterCrewe
• 78´ 🔁 J. GibsonCrewe
• 80´ 🟨 Mickey DemetriouCrewe
• 87´ 🔁 J. MarchCrewe
• 87´ 🔁 J. TabinerCrewe
• 88´ 🔁 R. WaltersPort Vale
• 94´ 🔁 M. DemetriouCrewe