The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Salford City at 1.82 — an implied 52% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Salford City: opened 1.88, closed 1.82 (52%)
• Draw: opened 3.50, closed 3.75 (25%)
• Port Vale: opened 4.30, closed 4.20 (23%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.86 / Under 1.99); the 1-goal final went Under.

Port Vale — recent form

• 2026-09-01Swindon Town 2-1 Port Vale
• 2026-08-29Port Vale 0-0 Crewe Alexandra
• 2026-08-22Port Vale 1-1 Tranmere Rovers
• 2026-08-15Oldham Athletic 2-0 Port Vale
• 2026-08-01Blackpool 0-1 Port Vale

Salford City — recent form

• 2026-09-01Salford City 2-1 Newport County
• 2026-08-29Shrewsbury Town 1-0 Salford City
• 2026-08-22Salford City 0-1 Chesterfield FC
• 2026-08-15Barnet FC 3-1 Salford City
• 2026-08-01Salford City 2-2 Bradford City