Match report

Peterborough Secures Narrow Win Over Port Vale in League One Clash

Port Vale
Port Vale
0–1
FT
Peterborough
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

  1. Port Vale
    19' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Hall · On: J. Debrah
  2. Port Vale
    36' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    Jaheim Headley

    Foul

  3. Peterborough
    41' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mendy · On: C. Johnston
  4. Peterborough
    45'+4 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Jimmy Morgan

    Foul

  5. Port Vale
    60' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Waine · On: R. Curtis
  6. Peterborough
    61' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morgan · On: C. Hayes
  7. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Lees · On: Thomas O'Connor
  8. Peterborough
    72' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Garbett · On: G. Lindgren
  9. Port Vale
    76' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    B. Heneghan

    Foul

  10. Port Vale
    79' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mitchell Clark · On: M. Faal
  11. Peterborough
    83' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Leonard · Assist: K. Lisbie
  12. Port Vale
    87' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    D. Cole

    Foul

  13. Peterborough
    90'+6 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    H. Leonard

    Time 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.