"It's been a terrific week for Port Vale - beating Championship Bristol City on Tuesday then a Premier League scalp today. While their league form hasn't been great, they were brilliant today and it's another memorable upset in this season's FA Cup."
"Sunday's shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland sent Vale into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. And the contrast between their results in league and cup matches is stark. Their victory over the Black Cats was their seventh in the two major cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup."
"Port Vale manager Jon Brady, who was 'still in shock' when interviewed after the match, said the players are 'proving themselves' and 'hopefully' they can turn their league form around. Five of their six league wins have been in 2026, four of them since Brady took charge in January."
Port Vale has experienced a stark contrast between their league and cup performances this season. While struggling in League One with only six wins from 32 matches, they have won seven games across the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Their 1-0 victory over Premier League Sunderland on Sunday sent them to the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in club history, their first appearance since 1954. This impressive cup run includes a recent win against Championship side Bristol City. Manager Jon Brady expressed optimism about turning around their league form, noting that five of their six league wins occurred in 2026, with four coming since his January appointment. Goalscorer Ben Waine, a Newcastle fan, was unaware of the quarter-final achievement when interviewed.
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