Clear-cut chances and free-flowing football were in short supply on a blustery afternoon in Stoke-on-Trent as both sides created and missed one big chance apiece. Here are our player ratings from Vale Park...
5. Sam Hoskins
Harshly penalised for handball just before seeing a shot saved. Overlapped at times and curled in one delightful cross that needed a team-mate to gamble on, but generally this was a day for defensive graft over attacking flair and he did his job... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Nesta Guinness-Walker
Recalled to the side at wing-back in the only change from last weekend as Nolan opted for his experience over the exuberance of Wormleighton, who was unfortunate to miss out. His long throws were also a useful weapon. Missed Town's best chance of the game when dragging into the side-netting... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Dean Campbell
A good player to have in your midfield in a game like this. Full of graft, grit and industry, exactly what the conditions called for. His set-piece delivery was mixed but one or two did cause problems, particularly a corner late in the first half that saw McGeehan go close... 7.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Terry Taylor
He too is not afraid to roll his sleeves up and get stuck in. Controlled things with the wind behind him in the first half and then twice went close from the edge of the box in the second, stinging the palms of Gauci with a fizzed effort before steering wide... 7 Photo: Pete Norton