Oldham – Port Vale

Oldham secured a tidy 2‑0 victory over Port Vale at home, extending their modest tally to seven points from six games and keeping them perched in 14th place. The win lifted their goal difference to +1, edging them ahead of the relegation‑threatened side that remain 22nd with just five points. For Port Vale, the defeat left their record unchanged at one win, two draws and three losses, and their goal deficit widened to –4. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Oldham’s favour, as they now hold the only win in their two meetings. Both clubs will now look to bounce back quickly as the league race tightens.