Stockport County 1 Port Vale 2 ( Football League 1 ) Tuesday 28 April 2026
County`s promotion push hit the buffers last night at Edgeley Park where they were beaten 2-1 by a well-motivated Port Vale side. Relegated Vale thoroughly deserved their victory -delighting their travelling support with a spirited performance that County just could not match. Two first half goals from Jordan Gabriel and Martin Sherif proved more than enough to dispose of County s tepid challenge on a disappointing night for County supporters who must now travel to Oakwell , on Saturday, knowing that their team still needs a point to secure a play-off place-on last night`s showing …..quite an ask ! ………………………….. Back to 7.45, and the only aggravation was us being `turned around` to attack the Cheadle End first by Vale. I fancied the well-worn ploy would rebound on Jon Brady`s side but we would see…and fast! The opening moments threw us something to hang our hats on ,as Adama Sidibeh went should...