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25/08/2026, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes, England
EFL Trophy, G1

Milton Keynes Vs Port Vale

Milton Keynes play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: O McCowen (GK) , R Lewis (CB) , K Griffiths (CB) , G Evans (RB) , R Weir (LB) , A Hom (CM) , E McPherson (CM) , D Starritt (CDM) , J Bryce (CAM) , J Struthers (ST) , L Kelly (ST) And the subs are: M Byrnes (CB) , S McCardell (CB) , P Reese (CM) , R Lewis (CM) , C Saia (ST)

Port Vale play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: M Jones (GK) , D Whitfield (CB) , D McClimans (CB) , J McArtor (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: M Scott (CB) , F McComb (CB) , D Running (CM) , S Berrie (CM) , M McKay (ST)

Welcome to Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England where Milton Keynes will face Port Vale.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 9484.

1' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Dennis McClimans sees a run from Gordon McCowen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gordon McCowen is able to control the ball.  Gordon McCowen attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Gordon McCowen for Port Vale!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

8' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the restart.  

11' - Kieran Griffiths passes the ball to Rob Weir.  Rob Weir plays a short pass to Dan Starritt.  Dan Starritt plays a short pass to Kieran Griffiths.  Kieran Griffiths passes a long ball to John Bryce.  John Bryce speeds past Hayden Vincent.  

12' - John Bryce spots a run from Jake Struthers.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jake Struthers runs on to the ball.  Jake Struthers tries to cutback, but John McArtor intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

13' - John McArtor passes a long ball to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot looks to shoot from distance into the top of the net...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Joshua Arnot for Port Vale!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

14' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Eric McPherson plays a short pass to Kieran Griffiths.  Kieran Griffiths passes to Alastair Hom.  John Keane successfully tackles Alastair Hom and takes possession.  Port Vale attempt a quick counter attack.  John Keane spots a run from Hayden Vincent.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

25' - Lee Kelly dispossesses John Keane and takes the ball.  Lee Kelly passes to Alastair Hom.  With a turn of pace, Alastair Hom beats John McArtor.  

26' - Alastair Hom crosses the ball, and manages to find John Bryce.  John Bryce looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

32' - John Bryce sees Alastair Hom making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Alastair Hom is able to take the ball.  Alastair Hom attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

38' - Jake Struthers attempts to outskill Dennis McClimans, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Milton Keynes.  

40' - Glyn Evans steps up to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, and manages to find John Bryce.  John Bryce directs a powerful header attempting to beat Mike Jones...and John Bryce scores!  That's a good goal from the Milton Keynes player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

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

42' - Gareth Llywelyn slides the ball to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot plays a short pass to John McArtor.  John McArtor sees a run from Gareth Llywelyn.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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

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

51' - John Keane crosses the ball and finds Hayden Vincent.  Hayden Vincent directs a header towards goal...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Hayden Vincent for Port Vale!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

51' - Milton Keynes kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Daniel Whitfield is going to be taken off.  Frank McComb is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob Lewis will come off.  Max Byrnes joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Max Byrnes finds Kieran Griffiths with a short pass.  Kieran Griffiths slides the ball to Lee Kelly.  With a turn of pace, Lee Kelly beats Frank McComb, but is then fouled.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Frank McComb has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Milton Keynes.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Kieran Griffiths is going to be taken off.  Steven McCardell joins the game from the bench.  

62' - Lee Kelly hits a shot from distance towards goal...and Lee Kelly scores!  That's a wonderful goal from the Milton Keynes player!  The ball went in off the upright!

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

65' - Frank McComb passes the ball to Gordon McCowen.  Gordon McCowen passes to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot brings the ball forward, outpacing Dan Starritt.  

66' - Joshua Arnot shoots from outside the area, aiming for the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

66' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Hom is going to be taken off.  Philip Reese is going to be brought on.  

74' - Joshua MacIver chips a long ball to Robert Rhydderch.  Robert Rhydderch attempts to beat Eric McPherson using his skills, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Port Vale.  

75' - Gareth Llywelyn stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He curls the ball into the box, and manages to find John Keane.  John Keane jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the ball flies over the bar!

76' - Oscar McCowen sees Jake Struthers making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jake Struthers is able to control the ball.  Jake Struthers hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gareth Llywelyn is going to be taken off.  Stuart Berrie is brought on from the bench.  

79' - Mike Jones spots a run from Stuart Berrie.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Stuart Berrie is caught offside!  

89' - John Bryce spots a run from Jake Struthers.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Jake Struthers takes the ball.  Jake Struthers strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  The linesman signals its a corner for Milton Keynes.  Glyn Evans places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding John Bryce.  John Bryce jumps up and gets his head to the ball towards the top corner...but the shot goes over!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Milton Keynes 2 - 3 Port Vale.