Lincoln's eight-match unbeaten league run came crashing to an end as Port Vale hung on to win at Sincil Bank.

The visitors' five-man midfield kept a tight control on the game right from the start with Lincoln given little time to build spells of possession.

The winner came in the 25th minute when David Howland smashed a long-range shot past the helpless goalkeeper Rob Burch.

Vale keeper Joe Anyon made fine saves from Lee Beevers and Aaron Brown late on to deny the hosts a point.

Port Vale: Anyon, Griffith, Prosser, Howland, Collins, Richman (Rodgers 85), Brammer (Davidson 78), Paul Edwards, McCrory, Dodds, Richards.
Subs Not Used: Martin, McCombe, Glover.

Booked: Richards, Prosser, Paul Edwards.

Goals: Howland 26.

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Ref: Carl Boyeson (E Yorkshire).

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