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08/12/2026, Vale Park, Stoke, England
League One, English Football League

Port Vale Vs Blackpool

Port Vale play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Jones (GK) , F McComb (CB) , D Whitfield (CB) , M Scott (CB) , J MacIver (RB) , R Rhydderch (LB) , J Keane (CDM) , J Arnot (CAM) , G McCowen (RM) , G Llywelyn (LM) , H Vincent (ST) And the subs are: S Baines (CB) , J McArtor (CB) , S Berrie (CM) , D Running (CM) , M McKay (ST)

Blackpool play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: J Cody (GK) , A Barrett (CB) , M Aradeon (CB) , G Vaill (CB) , A Lewis (RB) , G Ryan (LB) , D MacDougal (CDM) , B Farrell (CAM) , M Smylie (RM) , B Profit (LM) , D Weale (ST) And the subs are: L Connolly (CB) , S Mulloy (CB) , T Stilley (CM) , J Ionesco (CM) , J Duarte (ST)

Welcome to Vale Park in Stoke, England where Port Vale will face Blackpool.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League One, English Football League.  The attendance is 17087.

1' - Port Vale kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - John Keane passes to Mark Scott.  Mark Scott passes to Joshua MacIver.  Joshua MacIver finds Daniel Whitfield with a long ball.  Daniel Whitfield finds Joshua Arnot with a short pass.  Joshua Arnot hits a shot from distance towards goal...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Port Vale.  Gareth Llywelyn places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Daniel MacDougal.  

6' - Daniel MacDougal sees Barry Farrell making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

7' - Joshua MacIver hits the ball long to John Keane.  John Keane tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and John Keane scores!  That's a fine goal from the Port Vale player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

8' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

10' - Aeron Lewis passes the ball to Gus Vaill.  Gus Vaill slides the ball to Matt Smylie.  Matt Smylie spots a run from Barry Farrell.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Barry Farrell is able to take the ball.  Barry Farrell tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

18' - Gareth Llywelyn tackles Mike Aradeon and takes the ball.  Port Vale try to launch a quick counter attack.  Gareth Llywelyn crosses the ball, but Andrew Barrett intercepts and takes possession.  

21' - Frank McComb passes the ball to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot slides the ball to John Keane.  John Keane runs with the ball, beating Mike Aradeon.  

21' - John Keane sees Gareth Llywelyn making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

29' - Gareth Ryan passes a long ball to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett spots a run from Barry Farrell.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Barry Farrell runs on to the ball.  Barry Farrell attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a fine goal from Barry Farrell for Blackpool!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

29' - Port Vale kick the ball off for the restart.  

31' - Gareth Llywelyn finds Frank McComb with a short pass.  Frank McComb plays a short pass to Gareth Llywelyn.  Gareth Llywelyn sees Joshua Arnot making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Joshua Arnot runs on to the ball.  Joshua Arnot looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! Its a goal for Port Vale!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

32' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

35' - Aeron Lewis passes the ball to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell plays a short pass to Gareth Ryan.  Gareth Ryan passes the ball to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell plays a long ball to Aeron Lewis.  Aeron Lewis curls in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

37' - Mark Scott finds Joshua Arnot with a short pass.  Joshua Arnot uses his pace to beat Barry Farrell.  

38' - Joshua Arnot spots a run from Gordon McCowen.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gordon McCowen takes the ball.  Gordon McCowen strikes the ball...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Gordon McCowen for Port Vale!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

38' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

41' - Mike Aradeon finds Gus Vaill with a short pass.  Gus Vaill passes to Daniel MacDougal.  Daniel MacDougal spots a run from Barry Farrell.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Barry Farrell runs on to the ball.  Barry Farrell hits the ball towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Andrew Barrett passes to Aeron Lewis.  Aeron Lewis plays a short pass to Barry Farrell.  Barry Farrell brings the ball forward, outpacing John Keane.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Hayden Vincent will come off.  Michael McKay joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gareth Ryan is going to be taken off.  Lee Connolly joins the game from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Daniel Whitfield is going to be taken off.  Steven Baines joins the game from the bench.  

53' - Barry Farrell spots a run from Danny Weale.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Danny Weale is caught offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gus Vaill is going to be taken off.  Scott Mulloy is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Danny Weale is going to be taken off.  Jose Duarte is brought on from the bench.  

61' - Robert Rhydderch tackles Andrew Barrett and takes possession.  Robert Rhydderch hits the ball long to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot strikes the ball from long range towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

62' - John Cody spots a run from Bart Profit.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Bart Profit  is unable to take the ball down!  

65' - John Keane passes a long ball to Mark Scott.  Mark Scott plays a short pass to John Keane.  John Keane sees Gordon McCowen making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Gordon McCowen has strayed offside!  

68' - Matt Smylie passes the ball to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett spots a run from Jose Duarte.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Jose Duarte takes the ball.  Jose Duarte takes a shot...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Joshua MacIver manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

69' - John Keane attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...and John Keane scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Port Vale player!  The ball hit the crossbar and into the net!

70' - Blackpool kick the ball off for the restart.  

75' - Mike Aradeon passes to Scott Mulloy.  Scott Mulloy plays a short pass to Andrew Barrett.  Andrew Barrett passes to Aeron Lewis.  Robert Rhydderch dispossesses Aeron Lewis and takes the ball.  Barry Farrell dispossesses Robert Rhydderch and gains possession for his team.  Steven Baines successfully tackles Barry Farrell and the ball goes loose.  Joshua Arnot passes a long ball to Steven Baines.  Steven Baines curls in a cross, but Scott Mulloy intercepts the ball.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Scott is going to be taken off.  John McArtor is brought on from the bench.  

82' - Mike Aradeon passes a long ball to Scott Mulloy.  Scott Mulloy passes to Jose Duarte.  Jose Duarte speeds past John McArtor.  

85' - Joshua MacIver chips a long ball to Frank McComb.  Frank McComb passes to Michael McKay.  Michael McKay attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!



The match has ended Port Vale 4 - 1 Blackpool.