Port Vale's perfect start to the season was short-lived as Wolves took charge, securing a 3-0 win in their EFL return. The Midlands outfit, under new manager Cesar Peixoto, dominated the game, with Mateus Mane's enterprising play and poor defending from Vale contributing to the hosts' lead.
What happened?
Wolves took charge of the game after surviving a couple of early scares, with Mateus Mane marauding past Cameron Humphreys and cutting the ball back to Adam Armstrong, who gave the hosts the lead after 14 minutes. Wolves would assert their dominance and kill the game off before the break with goals from Andre and the returning Fer Lopez, who spent the second half of last season on loan at former club Celta Vigo.
Why it matters for Port Vale
Port Vale's perfect start to the season was short-lived, and they now face a tough task to make an immediate return to the English top flight. The team's recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being a 0-2 loss to Lincoln.
What comes next?
Port Vale now turn their attentions to a week's time, where it is another Friday night start for them as their Championship campaign gets underway against Blackburn Rovers. The midlands outfit kickstart their bid to make an immediate return to the English top flight.
Port Vale finished 22nd in League One last season, with 42 points from 46 games, and have scored 36 goals this season, conceding 61. They are 61 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. Their recent form has been 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being a 0-2 loss to Lincoln on 2026-05-02.
