"Ben Waine's 28th-minute header saw Sunderland fall behind, with the Vale forward looping the ball home after Ethon Archer's dangerous cross. But for all of the visitors' dominance, the third tier's bottom club were able to hold on for a seismic victory and reach the last eight for the first time since 1953-54."
"Ross Stewart came off the bench to score a 91st-minute penalty and help Southampton to a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Stewart, who sustained an Achilles injury at the same ground for Sunderland in 2023, coolly dispatched past Benjamin Lecomte from 12 yards to send Saints into the next round."
"Fulham had, however, been denied the opening goal in the 19th minute when Daniel Peretz's goal-kick struck Ryan Manning's back, which allowed Rodrigo Muniz to tuck home. But referee Jarred Gillett had already blown his whistle before the ball had crossed the line, adjudging that the ball was still moving when Peretz had taken the goal-kick."
Port Vale, a League One club at the bottom of the table, defeated Championship side Sunderland 1-0 in a major FA Cup upset. Ben Waine scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute with a header from Ethon Archer's cross. Despite Sunderland's early dominance and chances throughout the match, Port Vale held firm to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1953-54. In another surprise result, Southampton beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage with Ross Stewart scoring a 91st-minute penalty. The match featured controversial refereeing decisions, including a disallowed Fulham goal in the 19th minute when the referee stopped play before the ball crossed the line.
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