Tranmere defender steps in as goalkeeper, holds Port Vale to draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
In a League Two match on August 22, Tranmere Rovers' defender Bobby Faulkner took over in goal after starting keeper Harrison Male was injured in the 53rd minute. With Tranmere trailing 1-0, Faulkner, who had no prior experience as a goalkeeper, successfully held the opposition scoreless during his tenure. Tom Ince equalized for Tranmere in the 72nd minute. The point earned leaves Tranmere in fourth place after the second round of matches, while Port Vale is currently 20th in the standings.
- •Bobby Faulkner assumed goalkeeping duties for 50 minutes.
- •Harrison Male was injured shortly after halftime.
- •Tranmere Rovers equalized in the 72nd minute.
- •The match ended with a score of 1-1.
- •Tranmere is in fourth place in League Two.
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"Have you ever imagined if an outfield player on your team had to go in goal for nearly 50 minutes?Well, that’s exactly what happened last Saturday (22) with Tranmere Rovers, a team that plays in Lea...
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