"Port Vale are playing in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1995/96, when they lost against Premier League side Leeds in a replay. Only once have they reached the quarter-finals of the competition, in 1953/54."
"Vale are winless in their last 15 meetings with Premier League opponents in all competitions (D4 L11), since a 2-1 win over Everton in the 1995/96 FA Cup fourth round."
"New Zealand forward Ben Waine has scored once in each of their last two home matches and three of their last five goals at Vale Park, including the 112th-minute winner in the fourth round."
Port Vale and Sunderland meet in the FA Cup fifth round, with both teams dealing with significant absences. Sunderland has seven players sidelined through injury, including goalkeeper Robin Roefs and key defenders, while also missing suspended players Trai Hume and Noah Sadiki. Port Vale, playing in the fifth round for the first time since 1995/96, has shown recent defensive improvement with clean sheets in two of their last three matches. Ben Waine has been instrumental for Vale, scoring in their last two home matches. Historically, Vale hold an advantage in early meetings but have lost the last two FA Cup encounters with Sunderland. Vale remain winless in 15 consecutive matches against Premier League opponents across all competitions.
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