Uche Ikpeazu netted his third goal of the season in all competitions on Tuesday night as Port Vale beat Carlisle United 1 - 0 in the Football League Trophy.

The Anglo - Nigerian, who is on loan at Port Vale from Watford until January, netted the match  - winner on the hour mark before he was replaced four minutes from time.

“Solid 1-0 win against Carlisle, through to the next round of the JPT so buzzing and  most importantly back to winning ways.,” said Uche Ikpeazu.

“Well played lads! It was also nice to get another goalâ�½ â�ª#‎PVFCâ�¬ â�ª#‎Godsplanâ�¬ â�ª#‎itmustendinpraiseâ�¬.”

The 20 - year - old Uche Ikpeazu has scored nine senior goals since he turned professional in 2013.