Stevenage earned a 2-1 win over Port Vale, with Harry Cornick scoring the winner.

What happened?

The striker, on loan from Bristol City, suffered a serious-looking injury to his right ankle while scoring the goal. He immediately called for attention, and his worried teammates rushed to his side.

The match

The visitors took a shock 10th-minute lead, with Elijah Williams' left-wing cross turned in by Jayden Stockley. But Stevenage leveled the score with a Dan Phillips volley, aided by a deflection. Then, Cornick pounced on a parried Matt Phillips effort to score the winner, although he paid a heavy price.

League standing

As of June 26, 2026, Stevenage sits 6th in League One, with 75 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WDWDL. The team has scored 49 goals and conceded 46, resulting in a +3 goal difference. They are 28 points behind leaders Lincoln. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Stockport County on May 13, 2026. Their recent form has been 1W-0D-4L, with the last four matches ending in losses. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 6th | | Points | 75 | | Recent form | WDWDL | | Goals scored | 49 | | Goals conceded | 46 | | Goal difference | +3 |

What comes next?

Stevenage will look to bounce back from their recent losses and maintain their position in the league. With the injury to Harry Cornick, the team may need to adjust their strategy and find new ways to score goals. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the team's fate in the league.