Those who have written Justin Richards off do so at their peril. His goals have come back on tap, and Vale are top of the league and in the 3rd round of the FA Cup again. They haven't been this far since they were defeated 3-1 at Villa Park nearly 5 years ago.
And all it needed was Richards to head home from a Rob Taylor cross on 24 minutes.
Accrington Stanley tried their best at a comeback in the second half, but it was no good and they are out.
Who will Vale draw now? Burnley away, of course.