Match Report
Port Vale went into the game 2nd in the table on 6 points; Leeds United U21 sat 4th on 0 — a 6-point gap. Leeds United U21 ranked just 59th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 3/1.33 for Port Vale and 1/3.67 for Leeds United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.9.
Vale Park staged the fixture, a ground that holds 19,052. Port Vale led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Port Vale: R. Paton (23'), Jack Shorrock (34'), Ronan Curtis (63'), Mo Faal (86') · Leeds United U21: Josh McDonald (12')
Key stats
Possession: Port Vale 42% · Leeds United U21 58% · Total shots: 17-8 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 5-2