Port Vale secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Leyton Orient in a tightly contested English Football League One match at the Brisbane Road on January 31, 2026. The only goal of the game came late in the first half, as Port Vale's winger cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Leyton Orient dominated possession for much of the second half as they searched for an equalizer, but they found the Vale defense in stubborn form. The home side's best chance came from a header that rattled the crossbar, but they could not find a way through. The three points were massive for Port Vale's survival hopes, providing a rare away victory, while Leyton Orient's playoff aspirations suffered a setback with this home defeat.