League Two

ALEX’S PERFECT START HALTED

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The LeaguePaper Team
30 August 2026

By Trevor Bishop

PORT VALE 0

CREWE ALEX’ 0

DENIED: Jordan Gibson sees his shot blocked by Port Vale’s Kyle Dempsey
PICTURES: WhiteRosePhotos

CREWE boss Lee Bell was adamant his in-form side should have taken all three points as lowly local rivals Port Vale ended the Railwaymen’s perfect start to the new campaign.
Having arrived at Vale Park with two 1-0 wins from their opening games against Crawley and Northampton, hopes were high that similar punishment could be dished out on a home side yet to taste success.
However, the Alex were left frustrated in the...

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