Match report
Port Vale Defeats Bolton 1-0 in League One Clash
Port Vale
1–0
FT
Bolton
Mar 21, 2026
Port Vale clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bolton in League One action, thanks to a goal from G. Hall. Despite being a man down for much of the game, Port Vale's defense stood firm, denying Bolton any chance to equalize. The victory was a crucial three points for Port Vale, who continue to push for a higher finish in the League One standings.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Port Vale 1–0 Bolton
- • Goal: G. Hall (34')
- • Assist: Jaheim Headley
- • Bolton had two yellow cards: J. Osei-Tutu (21') and E. Erhahon (60')
- • Port Vale's Hall was substituted in the 84th minute
- • Bolton made five substitutions throughout the match
Lineups
Port Vale
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 46 Joe Gauci (G)
- 6 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
- 5 Connor Hall (D)
- 27 Elijah Campbell (D)
- 15 Liam Gordon (D)
- 14 Funso Ojo (M)
- 12 Rhys Walters (M)
- 33 George Hall (M)
- 8 Ben Garrity (M)
- 3 Jaheim Headley (M)
- 21 Martin Sherif (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Ben Amos
- 35 Tyler Magloire
- 11 Ethon Archer
- 26 Jordan Shipley
- 45 Andre Gray
- 50 Onel Hernández
- 19 Ben Waine
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jack Bonham (G)
- 14 Jordi Osei-Tutu (D)
- 18 Eoin Toal (D)
- 3 Chris Forino (D)
- 6 George Johnston (D)
- 4 Xavier Simons (M)
- 21 Ethan Erhahon (M)
- 9 Johnny Kenny (M)
- 22 Kyle Dempsey (M)
- 15 Robert Apter (M)
- 10 Sam Dalby (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Max Conway
- 23 David Harrington
- 29 Cyrus Christie
- 8 Josh Sheehan
- 45 John McAtee
- 48 Mason Burstow
- 11 Thierry Gale
Timeline
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21' Bolton Card · Yellow CardJ. Osei-Tutu
Foul
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34' Port Vale Goal · Normal GoalG. Hall · Assist: Jaheim Headley
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46' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: Robert Apter · On: M. Conway
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60' Bolton Card · Yellow CardE. Erhahon
Foul
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61' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Erhahon · On: J. Sheehan
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61' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: Xavier Simons · On: John McAtee
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69' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Garrity · On: B. Waine
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74' Bolton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: M. Burstow
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74' Bolton subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Toal · On: C. Christie
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78' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Sherif · On: J. Shipley
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84' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Hall · On: E. Archer
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85' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4Off: Jaheim Headley · On: Tyler Magloire
Match Stats
| Stat | Port Vale | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 54% | 65% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 248 | 370 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 133 | 242 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 1 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Hall's goal in the 34th minute gave Port Vale the lead and the momentum, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Bolton's early yellow card to J. Osei-Tutu hindered their attacking efforts and left them short-handed as they struggled to break through Port Vale's defense.