Match report
Stockport County Defeats Port Vale 4-0 in EFL Trophy
Port Vale
0–4
FT
Stockport County
Feb 10, 2026
Stockport County stunned Port Vale with a convincing 4-0 victory in the EFL Trophy, thanks to two goals from A. Sidibeh and one each from O. Norwood and Jack Diamond. Port Vale struggled to mount a comeback, despite several late substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Stockport County's A. Sidibeh scored two goals in the match at the 36th and 59th minutes.
- • O. Norwood added another goal for Stockport County at the 83rd minute.
- • Jack Diamond sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute.
- • Port Vale had to substitute several players, including Jaheim Headley, G. Hall, and J. Stockley, as they tried to find a way back into the game.
- • T. Edun received a yellow card for Stockport County in the 27th minute, while B. Heneghan and J. Shipley were cautioned for Port Vale.
Lineups
Port Vale
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 B. Amos (G)
- 35 T. Magloire (D)
- 4 B. Heneghan (D)
- 27 E. Campbell (D)
- 6 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (M)
- 12 R. Walters (M)
- 26 J. Shipley (M)
- 15 L. Gordon (M)
- 10 D. Brown (F)
- 45 A. Gray (F)
- 19 B. Waine (F)
Substitutes
- 46 J. Gauci
- 3 J. Headley
- 33 G. Hall
- 5 C. Hall
- 9 J. Stockley
- 28 G. Ward
- 50 O. Hernandez
Stockport County
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 34 C. Addai (G)
- 24 T. Onyango (D)
- 5 J. Olowu (D)
- 15 E. Pye (D)
- 12 R. Dixon
- 26 O. Norwood (M)
- 4 L. Bate (M)
- 14 T. Edun (M)
- 11 M. Mothersille (F)
- 29 A. Sidibeh (F)
- 9 T. Olaofe (F)
Substitutes
- 1 B. Hinchliffe
- 3 O. Dodgson
- 7 J. Diamond
- 19 K. Wootton
- 27 O. Bailey
- 33 B. Hills
- 48 C. Gardner
Timeline
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27' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardT. Edun
Foul
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36' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalA. Sidibeh · Assist: M. Mothersille
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46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Gordon · On: Jaheim Headley
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46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Brown · On: G. Hall
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46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3Off: Andre Gray · On: J. Stockley
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59' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalA. Sidibeh · Assist: O. Norwood
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62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Sidibeh · On: K. Wootton
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62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Bate · On: O. Bailey
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62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Onyango · On: B. Hills
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62' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Dixon · On: C. Gardner
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68' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Walters · On: Grant Ward
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72' Port Vale Card · Yellow CardB. Heneghan
Foul
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79' Stockport County subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Mothersille · On: Jack Diamond
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81' Port Vale Card · Yellow CardJ. Shipley
Foul
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83' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalO. Norwood
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89' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardO. Norwood
Foul
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90' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalJack Diamond · Assist: T. Edun
Match Stats
| Stat | Port Vale | Stockport County |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 64% | 89% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 12 |
| Corners | 1 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 214 | 651 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 4 |
| Possession | 25% | 75% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 137 | 581 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Stockport County's early goal from A. Sidibeh at the 36th minute set the tone for the match, showing their dominance.
- ▸ The second goal by A. Sidibeh at the 59th minute effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for Port Vale, solidifying Stockport's lead.
- ▸ Late goals by O. Norwood and Jack Diamond further emphasized Port Vale's defensive struggles and solidified Stockport County's control over the match.