Match report

Plymouth Stuns Port Vale with Late Comeback, Secures Crucial Win (1–3) in League One

Port Vale
Port Vale
1–3
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
May 7, 2023

Plymouth staged an impressive comeback to defeat Port Vale 3-1 in a closely contested League One fixture at Vale Park. Despite falling behind early on through James Plant's third-minute opener, Plymouth rallied with quick goals from A. Randell and Joe Edwards before halftime. F. Azaz further extended the lead after the break, securing a crucial win for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • James Plant scored Port Vale's early goal in the 3rd minute with an assist from D. Butterworth.
  • • A. Randell and Joe Edwards both found the net for Plymouth within five minutes (34th and 38th) to give them a lead before halftime.
  • • F. Azaz, who came on as a substitute, sealed the win for Plymouth with his goal in the 61st minute.
  • • Plymouth made four substitutions during the match: F. Azaz replaced D. Mayor, R. Hardie entered for N. Ennis, J. Matete subbed C. Wright, and Conor Grant came on for B. Mumba.

Lineups

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Stone (G)
  • 6 N. Smith (D)
  • 5 A. Donnelly (D)
  • 11 M. Benning (D)
  • 29 J. Plant (M)
  • 14 F. Ojo (M)
  • 10 T. Conlon (M)
  • 7 D. Worrall (M)
  • 19 G. Massey (F)
  • 9 J. Wilson (F)
  • 26 D. Butterworth (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 T. Pett
  • 20 M. Taylor
  • 2 L. Cass
  • 13 J. Proctor
  • 31 J. Shorrock
  • 33 D. Politic
  • 25 J. Stevens

Plymouth

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Burton (G)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 6 D. Scarr (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 8 J. Edwards (M)
  • 4 J. Houghton (M)
  • 20 A. Randell (M)
  • 17 B. Mumba (M)
  • 26 C. Wright (F)
  • 10 D. Mayor (F)
  • 11 N. Ennis (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 F. Azaz
  • 9 R. Hardie
  • 28 J. Matete
  • 15 C. Grant
  • 16 S. Cosgrove
  • 21 N. Lonwijk
  • 32 A. Parkes

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    3' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Plant · Assist: D. Butterworth
  2. Plymouth
    34' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Randell · Assist: D. Mayor
  3. Plymouth
    38' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Joe Edwards · Assist: C. Wright
  4. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mayor · On: F. Azaz
  5. Port Vale
    57' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Butterworth · On: T. Pett
  6. Plymouth
    61' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ennis · On: R. Hardie
  7. Plymouth
    61' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz
  8. Port Vale
    64' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Wilson · On: Matty Taylor
  9. Port Vale
    64' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Donnelly · On: L. Cass
  10. Plymouth
    72' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Wright · On: J. Matete
  11. Port Vale
    78' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Massey · On: J. Proctor
  12. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Plant · On: J. Shorrock
  13. Plymouth
    81' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    F. Azaz

    Simulation

  14. Plymouth
    84' Plymouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Mumba · On: Conor Grant

Match Stats

Stat Port Vale Plymouth
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 62%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 461 304
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 344 189
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Plymouth quickly turned the game around with goals from A. Randell and Joe Edwards in quick succession during the first half, overturning an early deficit.
  • ▸ F. Azaz's goal after coming on as a substitute further cemented Plymouth’s lead, leaving Port Vale struggling to mount a comeback.