Wigan Athletic 1:3 Port Vale — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Mitchell Clark was the highest-rated player on the pitch as Port Vale beat Wigan Athletic 3-1 in a Club Friendly, though the result was more comfortable than the even contest suggested. The scoreline flattered the visitors, who led 2-0 at half-time through a quick double from Rhys Walters.

The turning point arrived in the 15th minute when Rhys Walters tapped Port Vale ahead, and he doubled the lead four minutes before the break with another unmarked finish. Port Vale added a third in the 52nd minute, leaving Wigan with a mountain to climb, and Harrison Bettoni's 71st-minute consolation was all the hosts could muster in reply.

Possession was split exactly 50-50, but Wigan earned six corners to Port Vale's three, indicating they spent more time in the attacking third without finding a way through. Mitchell Clark, despite not scoring, earned the highest rating of any player with 6.75, anchoring a defence that kept Wigan at bay for the bulk of the game. No CheckLive prediction data was available for this fixture, and with no next fixture listed, Port Vale simply take the win and move on.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Wigan Athletic vs Port Vale?

Wigan Athletic 1-3 Port Vale (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Rhys Walters (15') for Port Vale; Rhys Walters (41') for Port Vale; Harrison Bettoni (71') for Wigan Athletic.