"This was the sixth FA Cup meeting between the sides. Vale were unbeaten in the first four between 1936 and 1962 (including two draws, winning the replay at home on both occasions) but had lost the previous two, 3-0 away in January 1992 and 2-1 at home in November 2018."
"Vale had been winless in their last 15 meetings with Premier League opponents in all competitions (D4 L11), since a 2-1 win over Everton in the 1995/96 FA Cup fourth round."
"Port Vale were playing in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1995/96, when they lost against Premier League side Leeds in a replay."
Port Vale hosted Sunderland in an FA Cup fifth-round match, their first appearance at this stage since 1995/96. Port Vale fielded Joe Gauci in goal with a defensive line of Kyle John, Cameron Humphreys, and Connor Hall. Sunderland made two forced changes due to suspensions of Trai Hume and Noah Sadiki, bringing in Chris Rigg and Chemsdine Talbi. Sunderland also faced significant injury concerns with six players unavailable including goalkeeper Robin Roefs and forwards Bertrand Traore and Brian Brobbey. Historically, this was the sixth FA Cup meeting between the clubs, with Port Vale previously unbeaten in their first four encounters but losing the last two meetings. Port Vale remained winless in their last 15 matches against Premier League opponents across all competitions.
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