Match report
Peterborough Secures Narrow Win Over Port Vale in League One Clash
Port Vale
0–1
FT
Peterborough
Dec 20, 2025
Peterborough secured a narrow but crucial victory over Port Vale with a single goal by H. Leonard in the 83rd minute, maintaining their momentum in League One. Despite numerous substitutions and cautions on both sides, Peterborough's defensive resilience held firm as they prevented any equalizer from the home side.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Port Vale 0–1 Peterborough
- • Goal Scorer: H. Leonard (Peterborough) at 83'
- • Substitutions: J. Debrah for C. Hall, B. Waine for R. Curtis (Port Vale)
- • Substitutions: J. Mendy for C. Johnston, T. Lees for Thomas O'Connor (Peterborough)
- • Yellow Cards: Jaheim Headley, B. Heneghan, D. Cole (Port Vale); Jimmy Morgan, H. Leonard (Peterborough)
Lineups
Port Vale
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 13 B. Amos (G)
- 2 M. Clark (D)
- 4 B. Heneghan (D)
- 5 C. Hall (D)
- 3 J. Headley (D)
- 33 G. Hall (M)
- 18 R. Croasdale (M)
- 12 R. Walters (M)
- 17 R. Paton (M)
- 44 D. Cole (F)
- 19 B. Waine (F)
Substitutes
- 46 J. Gauci
- 9 J. Stockley
- 11 R. Curtis
- 22 J. Debrah
- 26 J. Shipley
- 30 B. Lomax
- 36 M. Faal
Peterborough
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Bass (G)
- 33 J. Dornelly (D)
- 12 T. Lees (D)
- 26 D. Okagbue (D)
- 40 J. Mendy (D)
- 4 A. Collins (M)
- 16 B. Woods (M)
- 28 M. Garbett (M)
- 24 J. Morgan
- 17 K. Lisbie (M)
- 27 H. Leonard (F)
Substitutes
- 21 V. Reyes
- 2 C. Johnston
- 11 D. Frith
- 18 C. Hayes
- 19 G. Lindgren
- 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
- 29 T. O'Connor
Timeline
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19' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Hall · On: J. Debrah -
36' Port Vale Card · Yellow CardJaheim HeadleyFoul
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41' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Mendy · On: C. Johnston -
45'+4 Peterborough Card · Yellow CardJimmy MorganFoul
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60' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Waine · On: R. Curtis -
61' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Morgan · On: C. Hayes -
71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Lees · On: Thomas O'Connor -
72' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Garbett · On: G. Lindgren -
76' Port Vale Card · Yellow CardB. HeneghanFoul
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79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3Off: Mitchell Clark · On: M. Faal -
83' Peterborough Goal · Normal GoalH. Leonard · Assist: K. Lisbie -
87' Port Vale Card · Yellow CardD. ColeFoul
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90'+6 Peterborough Card · Yellow CardH. LeonardTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Port Vale | Peterborough |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 84% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 265 | 456 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | 1.47 | 1.46 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 201 | 384 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of Peterborough when H. Leonard scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, which stemmed from a precise assist by K. Lisbie.
- ▸ Port Vale's multiple substitutions and cautions did not yield an equalizer, as they struggled to maintain offensive pressure against Peterborough’s organized defense.