Match report

Port Vale 0-0 Cambridge United: Stalemate in League One

Port Vale
Port Vale
0–0
FT
Cambridge United
Cambridge United
Apr 27, 2024

Port Vale held off Cambridge United to secure a goalless stalemate in their League One clash. Despite numerous chances, neither side could break through for a winning goal. Port Vale’s late substitutions by Uche Ikpeazu and E. Chislett nearly tipped the balance but failed to convert into goals.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Port Vale 0-0 Cambridge United
  • • Yellow cards for Port Vale's J. Weir (29') and N. Smith (74'), plus multiple yellows for Cambridge United, including J. Gibbons (29'), L. Bennett (35'), G. Yahyai (39'), and J. Okedina (86').
  • • Substitutions: Port Vale - R. Walters on for F. Ojo at 22', Uche Ikpeazu replaces Jason Lowe at 70', E. Chislett and Mitchell Clark come in for A. Buah and J. Weir at 84'.
  • • Cambridge United made their own changes with M. Bonne entering for S. Kaikai at 46', followed by E. Kachunga and J. Brophy replacing G. Hoddle and Adam May late in the game.

Lineups

Port Vale

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Ripley (G)
  • 27 J. Debrah (D)
  • 6 N. Smith (D)
  • 17 A. Iacovitti (D)
  • 23 J. Shorrock (D)
  • 8 B. Garrity (M)
  • 24 R. Walters (M)
  • 20 J. Weir (M)
  • 10 E. Chislett (M)
  • 12 U. Ikpeazu (F)
  • 25 B. Dipepa (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 F. Ojo
  • 16 J. Lowe
  • 28 A. Buah
  • 7 M. Clark
  • 13 J. Leutwiler
  • 5 K. Łopata
  • 34 K. Agnero

Cambridge United

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 15 J. Okedina (D)
  • 6 R. Bennett (D)
  • 3 D. Andrew (D)
  • 2 L. Bennett (M)
  • 21 E. Kachunga (M)
  • 4 P. Digby (M)
  • 7 J. Brophy (M)
  • 26 J. Gibbons (M)
  • 27 M. Bonne (F)
  • 23 G. Yahyai (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 S. Kaikai
  • 38 G. Hoddle
  • 19 A. May
  • 10 J. Lankester
  • 9 F. Okenabirhie
  • 24 J. Cousins
  • 31 L. Chadwick

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    22' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Walters · On: F. Ojo
  2. Cambridge United
    29' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gibbons

    Foul

  3. Port Vale
    35' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  4. Cambridge United
    37' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bennett

    Foul

  5. Cambridge United
    39' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    G. Yahyai

    Foul

  6. Cambridge United
    46' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Bonne · On: S. Kaikai
  7. Port Vale
    70' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Uche Ikpeazu · On: Jason Lowe
  8. Port Vale
    74' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    N. Smith

    Foul

  9. Port Vale
    84' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Chislett · On: A. Buah
  10. Port Vale
    84' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Weir · On: Mitchell Clark
  11. Cambridge United
    86' Cambridge United Card · Yellow Card
    J. Okedina

    Foul

  12. Cambridge United
    90'+3 Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Kachunga · On: G. Hoddle
  13. Cambridge United
    90' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brophy · On: Adam May

Match Stats

Stat Port Vale Cambridge United
Fouls 8 16
Pass Accuracy 78% 72%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 458 371
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 357 267
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early substitution of R. Walters for F. Ojo on Port Vale's side altered their midfield dynamic, potentially affecting attack flow.
  • ▸ Cambridge United faced early setbacks with yellow cards to J. Gibbons and L. Bennett within the first 35 minutes, which might have impacted team morale and tactical flexibility.