Port Vale beat Leeds United U21 4-1 at home in the EFL Trophy, Northern Group Stage. Before the match, Port Vale were 2nd in the EFL Trophy table with Leeds United U21 in 4th. Their only previous encounter (since 2025) was won by Port Vale. Port Vale had scored 9 goals this season (3.0 per game), Leeds United U21 had 3 (1.0 per game). Port Vale's goals came from R. Paton (23'), Jack Shorrock (34'), Ronan Curtis (63'), Mo Faal (86'); Leeds United U21 scored through Josh McDonald (12'). Match stats: possession 42%-58%, shots 17-8, on target 7-1, corners 5-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
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
