Port Vale drew 1-1 with Tranmere on Saturday, 22 August 2026 in League Two. The match was refereed by Declan Brown. It was played at Vale Park.
First half: K. Dempsey received a yellow card for Port Vale at 5'. Port Vale took the lead at 18' when G. Byers scored (Penalty), making the score 1-0. Port Vale made their 1st substitution at 27', with G. Byers replacing R. Walters.
Second half: Tranmere made their 1st substitution at 53', with H. Male replacing J. Turnbull. Tranmere made their 2nd substitution at 59', with P. Brough replacing J. Slater. Tranmere made their 3rd substitution at 59', with T. Conlon replacing S. Finley. N. Smith received a yellow card for Tranmere at 68'. Tranmere leveled the score at 72' when T. Ince scored, making the score 1-1. Port Vale made their 2nd substitution at 75', with O. Lynch replacing T. Simpson. J. Ironside received a yellow card for Tranmere at 79'. Port Vale made their 3rd substitution at 83', with M. Faal replacing B. Garrity. Port Vale made their 4th substitution at 83', with L. Montsma replacing C. Hall. Port Vale made their 5th substitution at 84', with G. Hall replacing B. Waine. Tranmere made their 4th substitution at 84', with Z. Okoro replacing Charlie Veevers. B. Garrity received a yellow card for Port Vale at 86'. S. Finley received a yellow card for Tranmere at 90+10'.
Port Vale used 5 substitutions while Tranmere used 4 substitutions. Port Vale got 2 yellow cards, while Tranmere got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was played
- Match ended level at 1-1.
- Shots were tight (9-6).
- Possession was balanced (52%-48%).
