Full Time: Port Vale 0-0 Crewe

Port Vale and Crewe Alexandra played out a goalless draw at Vale Park in League Two, with neither side able to find the breakthrough. The first half was a closely fought affair, with chances at a premium, although Port Vale came closest when Onel Hernández saw a shot saved by Crewe goalkeeper Tom Booth. Connor Hall also headed narrowly wide just before half-time, while Crewe threatened from distance through Jordan Gibson.

The second half followed a similar pattern, as both teams struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the final third. Crewe, who had won their opening two league matches, maintained their unbeaten start, while Port Vale collected a second point of the campaign after beginning the season with a defeat and a draw. In the end, the 0-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of a tight and competitive local clash, although both sides will feel they could have offered more in attack.