Match report

Port Vale Defeats Swindon Town 1-0 in League Two Clash

Port Vale
Port Vale
1–0
PEN
Swindon Town
Swindon Town
May 19, 2022

Port Vale held off a spirited challenge from Swindon Town to secure a vital win in the League Two standings. James Wilson put Port Vale ahead on eight minutes, capitalizing on an assist by K. Harratt, setting the tone for their defensive effort throughout the match. Despite several yellow cards and late substitutions, Swindon could not find an equalizer until penalties were required, where Malvind Benning sealed victory with a crucial penalty.

Key Facts

  • • James Wilson scored on 8 minutes to give Port Vale the lead.
  • • Ellis Iandolo (Swindon Town) and James Wilson (Port Vale) received yellow cards for fouls and arguments.
  • • Substitutions included Jake Taylor replacing H. Charsley, and R. Edmondson coming in for K. Harratt in the second half.
  • • Malvind Benning converted a penalty during shootout to secure victory.

Lineups

Port Vale

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 26 A. Stone (G)
  • 11 M. Benning (M)
  • 5 C. Hall (D)
  • 6 N. Smith (D)
  • 2 J. Gibbons (D)
  • 7 D. Worrall (M)
  • 23 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 B. Garrity (F)
  • 17 J. Taylor (M)
  • 9 J. Wilson (F)
  • 24 K. Harratt (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 H. Charsley
  • 29 R. Edmondson
  • 21 S. Robinson
  • 19 D. Amoo
  • 1 Lucas
  • 16 A. Martin
  • 14 A. Hurst

Swindon Town

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 L. Ward (G)
  • 6 M. Baudry (D)
  • 4 D. Conroy (D)
  • 18 M. Egbo (D)
  • 20 J. Williams (M)
  • 10 J. Payne (M)
  • 11 H. McKirdy (F)
  • 25 L. Reed (M)
  • 3 E. Iandolo (D)
  • 19 L. Barry (F)
  • 9 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 B. Gladwin
  • 16 J. O'Brien
  • 28 R. Aguiar
  • 1 J. Wollacott
  • 17 J. Mitchell-Lawson
  • 2 A. Odimayo
  • 29 H. Parsons

Timeline

  1. Port Vale
    8' Port Vale Goal · Normal Goal
    James Wilson · Assist: K. Harratt
  2. Port Vale
    42' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    James Wilson

    Foul

  3. Swindon Town
    56' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    Ellis Iandolo

    Argument

  4. Port Vale
    59' Port Vale Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pett

    Foul

  5. Port Vale
    60' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jake Taylor · On: H. Charsley
  6. Port Vale
    74' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Harratt · On: R. Edmondson
  7. Swindon Town
    81' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Barry · On: Ben Gladwin
  8. Swindon Town
    95' Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    Dion Conroy

    Argument

  9. Swindon Town
    105' Swindon Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonathan Williams · On: Jake O'Brien
  10. Swindon Town
    120'+1 Swindon Town Card · Yellow Card
    H. McKirdy

    Argument

  11. Port Vale
    120'+15 Port Vale Goal · Penalty
    Malvind Benning

    Penalty Shootout

  12. Swindon Town
    120'+16 Swindon Town Goal · Missed Penalty
    Ellis Iandolo

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Port Vale Swindon Town
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 59% 69%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 15
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 413 475
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 8
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 242 326
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ James Wilson's early goal set the tone, giving Port Vale a solid lead and defensive assurance.
  • ▸ Swindon Town faced multiple yellow cards and key substitutions but could not break through until penalties were needed, allowing Benning to secure the win for Port Vale.