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Listen in the appJames Copley and Phil Smith react as Sunderland crash out of the FA Cup with defeat to Port Vale at Vale Park.The pair analyse what went wrong for Régis Le Bris’ side, the key moments in the game, and what the result means heading into Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton.They also discuss selection decisions, standout performances - both positive and negative - and how Sunderland respond quickly after a frustrating afternoon in the cup.

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"Analysis as Sunderland lose to Port Vale ion FA Cup ahead of Brighton game." is an episode of The Roar Podcast - Sunderland Echo. Runtime 40 min. Published March 10, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.