Port Vale lose more ground on leaders Walsall after Carlisle stalemate

Port Vale lost further ground at the top of the League Two table. After being held to a 0-0 draw by struggling Carlisle.

Vale have now failed to win any of their last five league matches and find themselves six points behind leaders Walsall, having played a game more, in second place.

A point for Carlisle sees them move off the bottom of the table ahead of Morecambe.

The Cumbrians had the ball in the net early on through Luke Armstrong. But it was rule out for a foul on Valiants goalkeeper Connor Ripley.

An early second-half goal from Walsall proved decisive as the Vale fell to defeat after a disappointing ninety minutes display.

It was a poor start to the second-half as Walsall took the lead after five minutes. Jamille Matt was allow to turn following a corner and although. His shot was parried by Ripley it crossed the line. It was almost two-nil six minutes later but Ripley redeemed himself with a solid save from Lowe.

Vale made changes but were without a second-half effort on goal as the clock ticked over to 79 minutes. Their best (and only) chance came from a ทางเข้า ufabet Sang free-kick with Stockley turning and firing goalwards only for a goal-line clearance with Vale claiming it had crossed the line. It showed the fine lines in this game as Matt’s effort went in despite a save, while Stockley’s effort was inches away from doing the same.

Down at the other end, Ethan Chislett’s low shot was well save by Carlisle keeper Gabe Breeze. After Ruari Paton had played him through on goal.

After a closely-fought opening 45 minutes ended scoreless, the hosts started the second half brightly with Chislett’s inswinging corner hitting the crossbar and Jayden Stockley heading narrowly over moments later.

The visitors continued to carry a threat though, and Ripley had to be alert to deny Armstrong from close range shortly after the hour mark.

Rekeem Harper’s volley towards goal went agonisingly wide as Vale pushed to break the deadlock, but it was not to be on a disappointing day for Darren Moore’s side.