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24/10/2026, Vale Park, Stoke, England
FA Cup, Round 1

Port Vale Vs Nantwich

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

Nantwich play in a 4-4-2 Flat formation, and line up with: J McQuire (GK) , G Symons (CB) , M Scroggins (CB) , P Cranston (RB) , C Malloye (LB) , D Quilliam (CM) , R Evans (CM) , A Ferris (RM) , M Mathie (LM) , A Campbell (ST) , D Furguson (ST) And the subs are: B Bowen (CB) , B Magowan (CB) , O Flanagan (CM) , A Parry (CM) , R Maguire (ST)

Welcome to Vale Park in Stoke, England where Port Vale will face Nantwich Town.  This is round 1 of the FA Cup.  The attendance is 4627.

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

4' - Daniel Whitfield passes the ball to Robert Rhydderch.  Robert Rhydderch passes to Frank McComb.  Frank McComb passes to Gareth Llywelyn.  Gareth Llywelyn hits the ball long to Daniel Whitfield.  Daniel Whitfield crosses the ball, but the ball goes over everyone.  

8' - Dennis McClimans brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace David Furguson, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Port Vale.  

10' - Dennis McClimans spots a run from Max Liston.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

14' - Joshua Arnot spots a run from John Keane.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and John Keane is able to control the ball.  John Keane looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by James McQuire!  That will be a corner for  Port Vale.  Max Liston places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but Declan Quilliam intercepts and takes possession.  

24' - Robert Rhydderch finds Daniel Whitfield with a long ball.  Daniel Whitfield sees a run from Max Liston.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Max Liston  is unable to take the ball down!  

26' - David Furguson attempts to beat Daniel Whitfield using his skills, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

27' - David Furguson sees Matthew Mathie making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

30' - John McArtor passes a long ball to Frank McComb.  Frank McComb finds Robert Rhydderch with a short pass.  Robert Rhydderch passes the ball to Max Liston.  Max Liston whips in a cross, but the ball misses everyone.  

31' - Ryan Evans crosses the ball into the box, but Frank McComb intercepts the ball.  

33' - Frank McComb plays a long pass to Dennis McClimans.  Dennis McClimans tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

35' - James McQuire plays a long ball to Mike Scroggins.  Mike Scroggins plays the ball to Adam Campbell.  Adam Campbell sees a run from Aidan Ferris.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Aidan Ferris has strayed offside!  

43' - Declan Quilliam spots a run from Adam Campbell.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Adam Campbell is unable to control the ball!  

44' - Robert Rhydderch hits the ball long to John Keane.  John Keane crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

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

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

50' - Declan Quilliam tries to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gyn Symons is going to be taken off.  Bradley Bowen is brought on from the bench.  

52' - Robert Rhydderch attempts to outskill Ryan Evans and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

53' - Robert Rhydderch spots a run from Joshua Arnot.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Joshua Arnot runs on to the ball.  Joshua Arnot tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Joshua Arnot scores!  That's a nice goal from the Port Vale player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

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

53' - Nantwich kick the ball off for the restart.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Daniel Whitfield will come off.  Steven Baines is going to be brought on.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Furguson is going to be taken off.  Roger Maguire is brought on from the bench.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mike Scroggins is going to be taken off.  Brendan Magowan is going to be brought on.  

58' - Port Vale try to launch a counter attack.  John McArtor sees a run from Joshua Arnot.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Joshua Arnot can't get to the ball!  

62' - Steven Baines plays a long ball to Joshua Arnot.  Declan Quilliam successfully tackles Joshua Arnot and takes the ball.  Declan Quilliam runs with the ball, beating Robert Rhydderch.  

66' - Declan Quilliam spots a run from Matthew Mathie.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Matthew Mathie is unable to control the ball!  

67' - John Keane speeds past Declan Quilliam.  

68' - John Keane runs with the ball, beating Adam Campbell.  

72' - John Keane plays the ball to Joshua Arnot.  Joshua Arnot finds John McArtor with a long pass.  John McArtor curls in a cross, finding Gareth Llywelyn.  Cody Malloye fouls Gareth Llywelyn.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Joshua Arnot will take the penalty.  He attempts  to strike the ball into the top corner...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Joshua Arnot pounces on the loose ball...Joshua Arnot looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John McArtor is going to be taken off.  Davie Connor joins the game from the bench.  

77' - Max Liston attempts to hit a long range shot...but James McQuire stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Michael McKay is first to the loose ball...Michael McKay attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Michael McKay scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Port Vale player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

78' - Nantwich kick the ball off for the restart.  

84' - Roger Maguire takes the ball past Davie Connor with a turn of pace.  

88' - Steven Baines finds Joshua Arnot with a long ball.  Joshua Arnot crosses the ball, but Ryan Evans intercepts and clears the ball.  

89' - With a turn of pace, John Keane beats Brendan Magowan.  

89' - John Keane spots a run from Gareth Llywelyn.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

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



The match has ended Port Vale 2 - 0 Nantwich Town.