Match report

Port Vale Stuns Bolton 1-0 in EFL Trophy Clash

Bolton
Bolton
0–1
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Jan 13, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, Port Vale held off Bolton to secure a 1-0 win in the EFL Trophy. The match saw multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, but it was B. Waine's late goal that made the difference. Both teams showcased strong performances, with Bolton managing to keep the pressure but ultimately falling short at the hands of a resolute Port Vale.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bolton 0-1 Port Vale
  • • B. Waine scored the winning goal in the 90th minute
  • • Bolton received three yellow cards (M. Forss, Chris Forino, C. Christie)
  • • Port Vale made multiple substitutions including J. Lawrence-Gabriel, Jaheim Headley, Cameron Humphreys, M. Faal, and R. Paton
  • • R. Croasdale of Port Vale also received a yellow card

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Sharman-Lowe (G)
  • 2 J. Dacres-Cogley (D)
  • 29 C. Christie (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 5 R. Taylor (D)
  • 16 A. Morley (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 4 X. Simons (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)
  • 24 M. Forss (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Broome
  • 18 E. Toal
  • 21 E. Erhahon
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry
  • 45 J. McAtee
  • 48 M. Burstow

Port Vale

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 B. Amos (G)
  • 6 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
  • 24 Kyle John (D)
  • 25 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 3 J. Headley (D)
  • 18 R. Croasdale (M)
  • 14 F. Ojo (M)
  • 17 R. Paton (M)
  • 10 D. Brown (F)
  • 36 M. Faal (F)
  • 12 R. Walters (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Clark
  • 15 L. Gordon
  • 4 B. Heneghan
  • 1 M. Marosi
  • 9 J. Stockley
  • 19 B. Waine
  • 33 G. Hall

Timeline

  1. Bolton
    31' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    M. Forss

    Foul

  2. Bolton
    38' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Forino

    Foul

  3. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lawrence-Gabriel · On: Mitchell Clark
  4. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jaheim Headley · On: L. Gordon
  5. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cameron Humphreys · On: B. Heneghan
  6. Port Vale
    61' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Faal · On: B. Waine
  7. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: K. Dempsey
  8. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Forss · On: John McAtee
  9. Bolton
    64' Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Dalby · On: M. Burstow
  10. Bolton
    68' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Christie

    Foul

  11. Bolton
    76' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Dacres-Cogley · On: A. Cozier-Duberry
  12. Port Vale
    81' Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Paton · On: G. Hall
  13. Bolton
    82' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Xavier Simons · On: E. Erhahon
  14. Port Vale
    90'+4 Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    R. Croasdale

    Foul

  15. Port Vale
    90' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Waine

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Port Vale
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 468 433
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 407 353
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Port Vale's early substitutions at the 46th minute marked a shift in momentum, setting the stage for their eventual victory
  • ▸ B. Waine's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the win for Port Vale, despite Bolton's persistent efforts to equalize