“Ben Waine gives Port Vale a shock lead with a perfectly placed header from Dajaune Brown's corner, finding the top right corner to stun the Championship visitors”
Pivotal“Sunderland make a double substitution bringing on Andre Gray and George Hall as they desperately search for an equalizer against the League Two side”
“Melker Ellborg picks up a yellow card for a foul as Sunderland's frustration grows in their attempts to break down Vale's stubborn defense”
“Sunderland throw on Granit Xhaka in a final desperate attempt to salvage something from this FA Cup tie with time running out”
Port Vale
Sunderland
Outstanding performance
Sunderland•MidfielderPort Vale pulled off a stunning FA Cup upset, defeating Championship side Sunderland 1-0 through Ben Waine's well-taken header from a corner kick on 28 minutes. The League Two outfit defended resolutely after taking the lead, frustrating Sunderland's attempts to find an equalizer despite the visitors making multiple attacking substitutions including bringing on experienced striker Andre Gray. Dajaune Brown's corner delivery proved decisive, while Vale's disciplined defensive display and ability to see out the result under pressure showcased the kind of cup magic that makes the FA Cup special. This giant-killing performance sends Port Vale through to the next round and continues Sunderland's disappointing cup form.
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Habib Diarra from Sunderland earns a free kick in his own half.
George Hall commits a foul for Port Vale.
Missed opportunity! Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar.
Missed opportunity! Andre Gray from Port Vale took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel from Port Vale is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Foul committed by Nilson Angulo of Sunderland.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Substitution for Port Vale: Grant Ward comes on to take the place of Ben Waine.
A shot attempt is thwarted. George Hall from Port Vale takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Funso Ojo.
Substitution for Port Vale: Elijah Campbell comes on to take the place of Liam Gordon.
Ben Waine from Port Vale committed a handball foul.
Sunderland is flagged for offside. Nilson Angulo has been caught in an offside position.
Ben Waine from Port Vale committed a handball offense.
Habib Diarra from Sunderland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ben Waine commits a foul for Port Vale.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland committed a handball.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel from Port Vale earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland commits a foul.
Kyle John commits a foul for Port Vale.
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Joe Gauci from Port Vale.
Funso Ojo from Port Vale is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Chris Rigg from Sunderland commits a foul.
Nien takes the corner kick...
Sunderland has earned a corner kick, with Joe Gauci being the one responsible for conceding it.
A shot on goal was blocked. Dan Ballard from Sunderland directed a header from the middle of the penalty area, but Joe Gauci from Port Vale managed to save it, reaching for the ball in the upper center of the net. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Enzo Le Fée.
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, following a defensive play by Joe Gauci.
A shot on goal was thwarted. Nilson Angulo from Sunderland directed a header from a challenging position on the left, but Joe Gauci from Port Vale made a fantastic save, reaching to the top left corner. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Chris Rigg.
Missed opportunity! Dan Ballard from Sunderland had a header from close range, but it sailed just over the bar. The chance was set up by Enzo Le Fée, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Substitution for Sunderland: Wilson Isidor comes on to take the place of Chemsdine Talbi.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
Match is currently on hold - Port Vale.
The attempt is thwarted. George Hall from Port Vale takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Melker EllborgYellow CardMelker Ellborg from Sunderland receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
George Hall from Port Vale earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Melker Ellborg from Sunderland commits a foul.
George Hall from Port Vale earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland after Connor Hall allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Port Vale: Andre Gray comes on to take the place of Dajaune Brown.
Corner kick awarded to Port Vale after Eliezer Mayenda allowed the ball to go out of play.
Sunderland has earned a corner kick after Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel allowed the ball to go out.
Enzo Le Fée commits a foul for Sunderland.
Dajaune Brown from Port Vale is awarded a free kick in the offensive zone.
Ben WaineYellow CardBen Waine from Port Vale receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Ben Waine commits a foul for Port Vale.
Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Missed opportunity! Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland had a header from the middle of the box after a set piece, but it went wide.
Habib Diarra from Sunderland earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
Habib Diarra from Sunderland earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel commits a foul for Port Vale.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel commits a foul for Port Vale.
Kyle John from Port Vale earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland committed a foul.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Chemsdine Talbi from Sunderland took a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but Joe Gauci of Port Vale managed to make a save, stopping the ball in the bottom right corner.
Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland commits a foul.
Sunderland has been awarded a corner kick after Tyler Magloire allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, following a foul by Tyler Magloire.
Substitution for Port Vale: Tyler Magloire comes on to take the place of Cameron Humphreys.
The second half is underway with the score at Port Vale 1, Sunderland 0.
The first half concludes with Port Vale leading Sunderland 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Habib Diarra from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Nilson Angulo.
Lutsharel Geertruida commits a foul for Sunderland.
Ethon Archer from Port Vale is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
A shot on goal was stopped. Nilson Angulo of Sunderland took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Joe Gauci from Port Vale made a save in the bottom right corner, with assistance from Habib Diarra.
Missed opportunity! Habib Diarra from Sunderland heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the right. The cross was delivered by Nilson Angulo.
Ethon Archer from Port Vale has a shot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away by a defender.
Missed opportunity! Dajaune Brown of Port Vale took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it went wide to the left. The attempt was set up by Ethon Archer.
Missed opportunity! Dajaune Brown from Port Vale took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide.
Sunderland is flagged for offside. Nilson Angulo has been caught in an offside position.
Offside call against Sunderland. Nilson Angulo has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity. Habib Diarra from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Joe Gauci from Port Vale.
Dajaune BrownYellow CardDajaune Brown from Port Vale receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Dajaune Brown from Port Vale commits a foul.
Dan Ballard from Sunderland earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Nilson Angulo from Sunderland earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Liam Gordon from Port Vale commits a foul.
assist: Dajaune Brown
Goal! Port Vale takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sunderland. Ben Waine scores with a header from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Dajaune Brown after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Port Vale after Enzo Le Fée allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Port Vale after Chris Rigg allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner kick awarded to Port Vale, following a foul by Melker Ellborg.
Habib Diarra from Sunderland committed a foul.
Connor Hall from Port Vale is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Ben Waine commits a foul for Port Vale.
Chemsdine Talbi from Sunderland has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Corner awarded to Sunderland after a deflection off Liam Gordon.
A shot attempt is thwarted. Chris Rigg from Sunderland takes a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Nien from Sunderland earns a free kick in their own half.
Nien from Sunderland earns a free kick in their own half.
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, following a play that resulted in a deflection off Joe Gauci.
Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland heads the ball towards the left post from the left side of the six-yard area after a corner kick, but it strikes the post.
Sunderland has been awarded a corner kick after Cameron Humphreys allowed the ball to go out of play.
Rhys Walters from Port Vale commits a foul.
Enzo Le Fée of Sunderland is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Missed opportunity. Connor Hall from Port Vale took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area after a corner kick.
Port Vale has been awarded a corner kick after Omar Alderete allowed the ball to go out of play.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their warm-up routines.
