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Faulkner is a folk hero for keeping Valiants out

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The LeaguePaper Team
23 August 2026

By Craig Arnold

PORT VALE 1 Byers 18
PORT VALE: Smith 7, Lawrence-Gabriel 7, Humphreys 7, Montsma 7 (Hall 82), Gordon 6, Dempsey 7, Byers 6 (Walters 27, 6), Hernandez 7, Lynch 6 (Simpson 75, 6), Hall 7 (Waine 83), Faal 7 (Garrity 83). Subs not used: Terry, Headley.

TRANMERE R 1 Ince 72
TRANMERE: Male 6 (Turnbull 53, 7), Senior 6, Faulkner 7, Smith 6, Brough 7 (Slater 59, 6), Vaulks 7, Conlon 6 (Finley 59, 6), Davies 7, Ince 7, Okoro 6 (Veevers 84), Ironside 6. Subs not used: Scott, O’Connor, Mann.
Att: 8,668 Rating: ★★★★★ Ref: Declan Bro...

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