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·8 March 2026

Sunderland stunned by League One strugglers in huge FA Cup shock

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  • League One strugglers Port Vale have advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in over 70 years.
  • Ben Waine, a New Zealand international, scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute, securing a 1-0 victory against Premier League side Sunderland.
  • This win marks Port Vale's first triumph over top-flight opposition in three decades.
  • Despite being at the bottom of League One, this victory provides a significant moment of celebration for the club in its 150th anniversary season.
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