Match Report
49 points separated the sides: Cardiff City 2nd on 91, Port Vale 22nd on 42. The last five rounds placed Port Vale 16th in the league for form — higher than their 22nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.96/1.09 for Cardiff City and 0.78/1.33 for Port Vale (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
5 matches unbeaten backed Cardiff City's arrival.
Cardiff City Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 33,280. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Cardiff City: Rubin Colwill (79')
Key stats
Possession: Cardiff City 66% · Port Vale 34% · Total shots: 14-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 6-6