English
Port Vale Secures Away Win Against Northampton with Late First-Half Goal
Northampton, England – In a match held at Sixfields Stadium, Port Vale emerged victorious against Northampton with a single goal scored by J. Stockley in the 45th minute. The game, part of League One’s matchday 26, saw Northampton dominate possession with 60%, but they failed to convert their superiority into goals. Despite taking seven shots, none were on target, reflecting the home team’s lack of effectiveness. Port Vale, on the other hand, capitalized on one of their limited opportunities to score the goal that would ultimately give them the three points. The visitors displayed a solid defense and, despite having only 40% possession, were more effective in front of goal. Referee C. Breakspear cautioned J. Burroughs of Northampton for a foul in the 28th minute. Regarding shots, both teams had 7, but Port Vale was more effective with two shots on goal against Northampton’s zero.
The match was characterized by a large number of interruptions and tactical changes on both sides.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 21 B. Heneghan came in and J. Lawrence-Gabriel went out., at minute 60 E. Archer came in and J. Shipley went out., at minute 61 M. Sherif came in and A. Gray went out., at minute 61 G. Hall came in and R. Walters went out., at minute 76 J. Stockley came in and B. Waine went out., at minute 89 F. Ojo came in and L. Gordon went out.
Substitutions northampton: at minute 46 J. Burroughs came in and K. Swyer went out., at minute 64 N. Guinness-Walker came in and J. Perkins went out., at minute 64 T. Taylor came in and E. List went out., at minute 72 T. Eaves came in and J. Evans went out., at minute 86 S. Hoskins came in and M. Jacobs went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Northampton

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