Port Vale defeated Sunderland 1-0 at Vale Park to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, marking a significant upset in English football's premier cup competition.

The decisive goal was scored by Ben Waine, securing victory for Port Vale despite their position at the bottom of League One. The result represents a major shock, with the lower-division side eliminating a Championship opponent to continue their cup run.

Port Vale's advancement to the quarter-finals ends a 70-year wait for the club to reach this stage of the FA Cup. Their last appearance in the final eight came in 1954, making this achievement particularly significant for the Staffordshire-based club.

The defeat marks a disappointing end to Sunderland's FA Cup campaign, with the Black Cats falling to opponents from a division below them in the English football pyramid. Sunderland, currently competing in the Championship, had been expected to progress against their lower-league opponents.

The victory continues Port Vale's remarkable cup run and sets up a quarter-final appearance that will be closely watched given their underdog status and current league position.