Adver Sport reporter Matt Edwards gives out his match ratings from Swindon Town’s 1-0 defeat away to Port Vale

Lawrence Vigouroux: 6

Could do little about the early goal but sliced a few clearances and spilled a shot that nearly resulted in a Vale second. A good stop at the death saved his score. 

Bradley Barry: 7

Showed good attacking intent and proved to be a good outlet down the right but just needed to create more chances for the front two

Nathan Thompson: 7

A marked improvement on Saturday as the skipper continues to find his match fitness. Made some important challenges when left exposed

Michael Doughty: 8*

Considering he was only standing in at centre-back, he carried out the role very well and did not look out of place at all

Brandon Ormonde-Ottewill: 6

Has set some high standards in recent weeks and didn’t quite live up to them on the night as Ben Purkiss dealt with him well

Anton Rodgers: 7

Was a solid figure at the base of the midfield as he broke up play well and set Town on their way with some nice passing

Yaser Kasim: 7

Many questioned his effort after missing out on a deadline day move but he worked hard, despite being a bit shy of a 50/50 challenge

Jeremy Balmy: 6

A mixed bag on a rare start for the midfielder as he showed plenty of endeavour without setting the world alight

Fabien Robert: 8

Looked Town's brightest player going forward as he enjoyed a lot of time and space on the ball and was unlucky with some of his end product

Jermaine Hylton: 6

Had limited chances to impress on another rare start. He had some nice touches but a lot of the game passed him by

Jonathan Obika: 7

Used his strength well up top to try and link up play but lacked many clear cut chances to get Town back into the game, his header over probably the best

SUBS

Lee Marshall (on for Balmy 61’) 7

For a young player, he did not look overawed by the situation and showed some very nice touches on the ball

Jordan Young (on for Hylton 61’) 7

The fourth-youngest player ever for Town but, like his fellow substitute, he showed some fine flare as he impressed on his debut