Match report

Port Vale Defeats Stockport County 2-1 in League One Clash

Stockport County
Stockport County
1–2
FT
Port Vale
Port Vale
Apr 28, 2026

Port Vale secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Stockport County in a League One clash. Goals from M. Sherif and J. Lawrence-Gabriel put Port Vale in control early on, but Stockport County managed to pull one back through O. Bailey late in the game. The win solidifies Port Vale's position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Port Vale secured a 2-1 victory over Stockport County
  • • Goals by M. Sherif (4') and J. Lawrence-Gabriel (23') for Port Vale
  • • O. Bailey scored for Stockport County at 86'
  • • C. Gardner and B. Osborn received yellow cards for Stockport County
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including G. Hall and B. Waine for Port Vale, and Jack Diamond for Stockport County

Lineups

Stockport County

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 C. Addai (G)
  • 48 C. Gardner (D)
  • 19 K. Wootton (D)
  • 15 E. Pye (D)
  • 23 B. Osborn (D)
  • 26 O. Norwood (M)
  • 27 O. Bailey (M)
  • 7 J. Diamond (M)
  • 28 J. Stokes (M)
  • 11 M. Mothersille (M)
  • 29 A. Sidibeh (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Hinchliffe
  • 14 T. Edun
  • 4 L. Bate
  • 9 T. Olaofe
  • 20 L. Barry
  • 22 B. Andresson
  • 45 C. Grogan

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 46 J. Gauci (G)
  • 6 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (D)
  • 35 T. Magloire (D)
  • 25 C. Humphreys (D)
  • 28 G. Ward (M)
  • 12 R. Walters (M)
  • 8 B. Garrity (M)
  • 15 L. Gordon (M)
  • 33 G. Hall (F)
  • 21 M. Sherif
  • 19 B. Waine (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 B. Amos
  • 50 O. Hernandez
  • 11 E. Archer
  • 18 R. Croasdale
  • 4 B. Heneghan
  • 7 G. Byers
  • 23 J. Shorrock

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    4' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Sherif · Assist: B. Waine
  2. Port Vale
    23' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lawrence-Gabriel · Assist: G. Hall
  3. Stockport County
    36' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gardner

    Foul

  4. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Waine · On: O. Hernandez
  5. Port Vale
    46' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Hall · On: E. Archer
  6. Stockport County
    46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gardner · On: C. Grogan
  7. Stockport County
    65' Stockport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jack Diamond · On: L. Bate
  8. Stockport County
    65' Stockport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sidibeh · On: B. Andresson
  9. Port Vale
    76' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Grant Ward · On: B. Heneghan
  10. Stockport County
    86' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Bailey · Assist: O. Norwood
  11. Port Vale
    89' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Walters · On: R. Croasdale
  12. Port Vale
    89' Port Vale subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Sherif · On: George Byers
  13. Stockport County
    90'+1 Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    B. Osborn

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Stockport County Port Vale
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 70%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 588 300
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 492 210
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Port Vale took an early lead with a goal from M. Sherif in the 4th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Stockport County's late goal by O. Bailey at 86' offered hope, but Port Vale held on to secure the victory