Port Vale v Sunderland: FA Cup fifth round – live

2026-03-08 - 12:43

⚽ League One vs Premier League in 1.30pm (GMT) kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Bluesky | And email Dominic There have been no shocks in the FA Cup fifth round yet, so the baton falls to Port Vale – who only booked their spot in this round on Tuesday with an extra-time win over Bristol City – who host Sunderland. Vale haven’t reached this stage since 1996, after they shocked holders Everton at Vale Park. Given they’re rooted to the foot of League One and the Black Cats are flying high in the Premier League, the chances of an upset seem low. But it’s the cup. You never know for sure. This may not be the most glamorous of ties but isn’t that where the real magic of the FA Cup lies? A healthy crowd is expected in Burslem for this one, with Sunderland looking to join the big boys of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City in a star-studded quarter-final lineup. Team news will follow in the next post and kick off is 1.30pm (GMT). Continue reading...