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Match report
Port Vale vs Sunderland — the facts
Port Vale beat Sunderland 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
Port Vale met Sunderland in the FA Cup (Round of 16). Kick-off was Sunday, 8 March 2026, 13:30 UTC at Vale Park. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Team pages: Port Vale · Sunderland · FA Cup
Key moments
- 28' Goal: Benjamin Waine (assist: Dajaune Brown) — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Port Vale (5-4-1)
Sunderland (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Port Vale vs Sunderland final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Port Vale and Sunderland team pages or the FA Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Port Vale vs Sunderland?
Port Vale beat Sunderland 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Port Vale vs Sunderland?
Benjamin Waine (28') for Port Vale.
›Where can I watch Port Vale vs Sunderland highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Port Vale vs Sunderland; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Sunderland?
Port Vale and Sunderland have met 1 time — 0 wins for Port Vale, 1 win for Sunderland and 0 draws.